The extension to Costa, into what was Jessops, on Abingdon Market Place became more evident with the erection of a new sign. Work has been going on inside for some weeks.
Costa not only has an Abingdon outlet on the Market Place, but also in the Esso Filling Station on Marcham Road, and in a couple of convenience stores where, I can now reveal, those giant coffee cups contain bricks.
Connells have been redecorated and now the window is full of balloons.
The moon was just aligned behind the flag above the County Hall – an almost full moon.
Still a few days to go but window dressers are enjoying Halloween. The Oxfam window is looking eerily good.
Abbey Brass are delighted to announce that they walked away with first place for the unregistered section of the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association’s Entertainment Contest last Sunday. They won the same section in the winter contest, too!
Thanks to Rosemary for the news and Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association for the picture.
The Town Council is organising a “Flood Fair” to be held at the Guildhall on Thursday 24th October 2013 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Flooding has been a problem in the town in the past, and with the winter approaching the Town Council are organising an event at which people will be able to find out “What You Can Do In The Event Of A Flood.”
At the Flood Fair they are bringing together a number of organisations who can give people practical advice on how to prepare for flooding and how to protect your property.”
These pictures were taken during the floods in July 2007 – an exceptional event that affected a large number of properties in Abingdon.
As well as the practical measures individual property owners can take there is still the need to work together – like the Ock Valley Flood Group, and to campaign for better flood defences for Abingdon – like the South Abingdon Flood Action Group.