In Abingdon this morning the first thing that struck me was that there was a long queue outside Acreedo Tattoos.

It was the day of the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan. Was that the reason?

Most of the Royal Family could be seen at the Punchbowl with Harry and Meghan at the centre.

The Royal Wedding was taking place inside.

The Royal Wedding could also be viewed in The Old Anchor Inn and other pubs in the town centre.

Shops in town did not have a TV, but that did not stop them joining in. Oxfam had sparkling elderflower drinks to toast the Royal Wedding.

For those not invited to St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, who would still like to celebrate The Royal Wedding, as part of a community event, there will be a screening of the wedding at Preston Road Community Centre, followed by a party.

The Charity Shops in Abingdon also have window displays in honour of the royal wedding. Helen & Douglas House have white dresses and union flags.

Oxfam has a wedding dress and bunting.

Sue Ryder has a bride and groom.

There was not a cloud in the sky for the 19th annual Abingdon Air and Country Show.

As usual there were a lot  of ex military vehicles, and classic vehicles – including MGs and Rileys made in Abingdon.

The event is run by a dedicated team of volunteers led by Neil Porter. Over the years the event has raised a lot of money for charities, including £72.095.70 for the Thames Valley & Chiltern Ambulance Trust. The trust had a stall where people could perform operations.

There was the usual big variety of stalls, and a fairground for people who came before the air display started.

There was a music tent, a craft tent, and two arenas where performances took place, including some by the Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers, and Vale Islanders.

A big crowd gathered to watch the air display that started at around two O’Clock.

The event, held on the ex-RAF Abingdon Airfield, celebrated the RAFs centenary. The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flew over with a Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire to start the flying display.

The heat meant that people found shade where they could, including under this large RAF people carrier.

There followed a flight by a roaring Strikemaster jet.

Various planes flew. There was also a parachute display and Royal Navy helicopter display.

The most amazing display involved a bi-plane and a car going down the runway together, the bi plane at 45 degrees. A video below gives you an idea of what they were like if you missed the event.

The 10th Abingdon Scouts (St Helens) had a large jumble stall on the Market Place today. The weather could not have been better for the start of the Early May Bank Holiday weekend with Abingdon Air and Country Show happening tomorrow (6th May 2018). Bring on the Sunshine!

Fun and Music in the Park will be happening on the 2nd June 2018 and wrist bands for Music in the Park were on sale on the Market Place thanks to Councillor Alice Badcock, Mayor last year, and Councillor Jan Morter, Mayor this year.

Artweeks has started in parts of Oxfordshire. The regional schedule is North and West Oxfordshire 5th-13th May; Oxford City 12th-20th May and South Oxfordshire (including Abingdon) 19th-28th May.

Posters have also appeared to say that the Abingdon County Hall museum at night event is happening again on 18th May. As well as looking at the history of England’s oldest settlement, there will be  a celebration of traditional folk music from all quarters of the British isles – including Abingdon.