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Bells toll out of respect for PC Andrew Harper

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PC Andrew Harper
At 11 am this morning a single bell was tolled at St Nicolas Church, and another at St Helen’s Church, Abingdon. This was out of respect for PC Andrew Harper who died from multiple injuries when he was dragged under a van on a road near Sulhamstead, Berkshire, on 15th August. The funeral was today, at 11 am, at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford .
PC Andrew Harper
In the window of the Sue Rider charity shop is a tribute to PC Harper.
PC Andrew Harper
A police car and two policemen were nearby. People were stopping to say a few words to them about PC Harper who was based at Abingdon Police Station and is well remembered in the town.

Splash of Pink

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Splash of Pink
On Abingdon Market Place there was a Splash of Pink. The day began with a short speech by the Mayor of Abingdon, and a performance by the Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums.
Splash of Pink
The event was organised by againstbreastcancer.org.uk – an Abingdon based charity that funds research into secondary spread, the main cause of breast cancer related deaths.
Splash of Pink
There were lots of stalls including one selling cakes.
Splash of Pink
There were strange characters from other worlds,
Splash of Pink
and musical entertainment. The Undercovers did two popular sets in the afternoon.

If you could not be there and would like to help the work of against breast cancer then visit the website https://www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk/ . On it you can read and watch the video about the most precious stone.

P.S Apologies. I should not have put this together with Extinction Rebellion as it helped neither cause so I have noted the comments and split these 2 posts

Re-opening at Kings Head and Bell

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Re-opening at Kings Head and Bell
The Kings Head and Bell re-opened this evening after being closed during the summer months.
Re-opening at Kings Head and Bell
The pub had been refurbished and repainted and there was a new pub sign. The King’s head has been replaced with a Brewing Bell. According to The Town Council History Portal there was a pub here before 1554 called The Bell. In the eighteenth century the King’s Head was first added to its name.
Re-opening at Kings Head and Bell
The beer was good.
Re-opening at Kings Head and Bell
The Mayor was there with the head of the pub chain for the opening.

The major innovation from the refurbishment is enclosing a lot of the courtyard. The roof can be retracted – as happens at Wimbledon. One of the glass walls can also be opened. So on sunny days there is a courtyard, and in rain and winter there is a covered eating area near the revamped kitchen.

Downton Abbey competition, Rugby World Cup, Guide Dogs …

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Cancer Research UK
In Abindon town centre, Cancer Research UK had a Downton Abbey competition.

The King and Queen are coming and some precious pearls and the cleaning equipment have gone missing. You have until October 26th to help avoid a Downton disaster. Find the missing items. Tickets cost £1. Prizes:
* String of pearls, donated by Frend and Co Jewellers;
* Vacuum cleaner, donated by Miele;
* tickets to Downton Abbey: The Movie, donated by Abbey Cinema.
Cancer Research UK
On the big screen at the Abbey Cinema there was a Rugby world cup match between England and Argentina. Breakfast was being served.
Cancer Research UK
Meanwhile on the Market Place, Guide Dogs for the Blind had a fundraising stall and were selling small gifts, cuddly puppies, cards, and second hand books.
Cancer Research UK
Outside Station House there were a number of stalls, and an owl, as part of an autumn fete and fundraiser for Station House.
Cancer Research UK
The Community Free Space was open again, and will be again next week with the Abingdon Carbon Cutters. You can bring your apples and clean screwtop bottles and take your turn using their apple press and pasteuriser to make apple juice. There is also a display by Extinction Rebellion Abingdon.