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Saturday in Town
In town this morning poppy boxes were being delivered to shops.
Saturday in Town
On the Market Place there were stalls giving away free samples of food and drink as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Food and Drink Showcase. The stall in the picture is Rosie’s Tea Room.
Saturday in Town
In the Guildhall the Abingdon Alzheimer’s Club Day Centre had their annual sale of festive crafts, bric a brac and books.
Saturday in Town
Then there was the ACF Craft Fair in the Old Abbey Buildings where a strolling accordion player added to the atmosphere.

Abingdon Arts Festival usually brings in the Spring

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Spring Late
I see from the front page of the Abingdon Herald that the Abingdon Arts Festival 2013 is Off. Not enough money! A quick look at google images (above) brings back some of the memories.
Spring Late
I am always impressed by the Abingdon Arts Festival Brochure (above). The website is equally good. Both are the work of Mike Ward. Mike has given his services for free for the town of Abingdon. As has Malcolm Ross who has co-ordinated the arts festival for 14 years. As have many other volunteers.

Over the years, The Abingdon Arts Festival has given this blog much to report on at the start of Spring.  Next Spring could get a slower start without those two weeks of: art, theatre, films, big crazy community events, photographic competitions, music, and celebrities.

Saturday Only

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It has been raining most of Sunday as the weather forecast predicted.
Motocross at Culham Park
For three or four weeks now, an event at Culham Park (over the River Thames from Abingdon) has been advertised around Abingdon on roadside signs.

The event combined Motocross with a family amusement event.

As the event neared, the weather forecast looked good for Saturday but bad for Sunday.  

And so  “Saturday Only”  appeared on signs. The main events were switched to Saturday as the organisers did not want to fall victim to the weather. There was still Motocross on the rainy Sunday and could be seen from across the river.
Motocross at Culham Park
As it happens they had a glorious Saturday at the Motocross and Kids Zone.
Motocross at Culham Park
Sunday morning started overcast and then the rain set in and has continued until now. The forecasters and organisers got it right.