The blood donor service are at Abingdon United FC on Tuesday. They always like to see new blood.

There is one of those famous Terry Pratchett plays at the Unicorn.

Mandy Knight is headlining the Out of Bounds Comedy on Thursday at the Guildhall. She looks good on Youtube.

The European School have their Christmas Fair on Saturday. It will also be a chance to visit their chapel which is open for the event. Same day as the Christmas Extravaganza.

There is also a Christmas Fayre at Our Lady’s School. That is usually a good event. Same day as the Christmas Extravaganza.

That same evening Abingdon Town Band have a concert at the Guildhall.

In town this morning, at the Local Excellence Market, there were two young ladies who have their own company, called Rainbow Lane. They sell a wide variety of crochet, and were also part of the much larger group that yarn bombed Abingdon earlier this year.

Added Ingredients have a fine display of il Panettone and other Italian Cake – enjoyed usually at Christmas and New Year.

Meanwhile down Bury Street, The Abingdon Flower Club have been in the Community Shop for the last week giving people of all ages the opportunity to make their own Floral Christmas Decorations.

In St Helens Church there was a Christmas Fair with stalls, a very exciting raffle, and Handbell ringing.

Out in the cold, somebody has taken up residence in the porch of the closed down Connexions, job advice service for young people. They are keeping the area tidy using a dustpan and broom.

The new Christmas lights in Bury Street were already on this evening, and looking very good. It could have been a test run, or they could be on from now until twelfth night.

All the rest of the street lights will be turned on as part of the Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday 30th December – followed by fireworks. I have no idea who is turning on the lights this year but I hope it will be Cinderella .

The Extravaganza will start with the traditional parade at 11.45am. There will be the usual mix of stalls and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Reindeer and baby animals will be in the Roysse Gardens. Cinderella’s ballgown will be on display at the Guildhall.