The day was chilly. No stalls on the Market Place. But later, a couple of boats from AV Boats on the River Thames took out some hardy people.

We caught the bus to Oxford to buy art materials that used to be so much better at Prices – a much-missed shop. Bus tickets are currently £2 as part of a government-financed scheme to get people onto buses.

Then for a walk as the setting sun shone through the clouds behind St Helen Church.

Thanks to Rob for this picture of Abingdon Silver club enjoying a demonstration of silver casting from John Huddleston.

They will be present at the Abingdon Clubs & Societies’ Day on March 18th to display the items that they have made and invite interest in the group. The closing date for other clubs to book a place is February 28th 2023. See https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/news/come-along-to-our-clubs-and-societies-day-on-18-march-2023

The ATOM Society (Abingdon science and technology), has its annual festival from March 11th to March 16th. Details are at https://www.atomfestival.org.uk/2023-programme/.

Valentine’s Day is back on top of the postbox in the Market Place with a clever crochet idea.

On Saturday, the Abingdon Community Support day centre organised a Valentine’s Disco on Audlett Drive. The day centre usually arranges daytime activities for adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health problems and dementia.

A good time was had by all at the disco.

There is more information about the day centre at https://livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/3217.

The Abingdon Monk has been making news.

He fell over, lay on the traffic roundabout for weeks, and then disappeared.

People commented that he had a giant chip on his shoulder after reappearing.

Ben has sent a picture to show that he has now acquired a little friend.