Learning Garden at Larkmead

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Learning Garden
Steve Relston, gardening expert on BBC Radio Oxford visited Larkmead School and used garden shears to formally open the Learning Garden today.
Learning Garden
Over the last two years, students, staff, parents and other volunteer helpers have developed a purpose-build, bedding area. Local businesses have given materials and help. Jane Barnard, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, led this project and explained that since gardening was introduced attendance and enthusiasm for school has increased among her students.

(Thanks to Pauline and Cliff for the pictures.)

Abingdon Works Car Show – 2013

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The Abingdon Works Car Show was on today in Rye Farm Meadow
Abingdon Works Car Show
The show celebrated the days when a lot of wonderful cars were made in Abingdon-on-Thames. The event was run in conjunction with the MG Car Club and Abingdon Rotary Club. But it was not all about MGs. Rileys are being admired in this picture.
Abingdon Works Car Show
The Abingdon works fire engine was there, as well as a modern day fire engine from Abingdon-on-Thames Fire Station.
Abingdon Works Car Show
This MG has a numberplate that almost says Abingdon Works.
Abingdon Works Car Show
Today was the day that Andy Murray won Wimbledon for the first time. The previous time a male player from these isles won the competition cars like these were on the road. The one in the foreground has done nearly 450,000 miles, although the clock does not show quite that much,as it starts again every 100,000 miles.
Abingdon Works Car Show
Such a hot day – a lot of the cars had their bonnets up, and on the other side of the River the open air pool and water feature were packed. The Rotary and all the MG Car Clubs made us proud of our Abingdon heritage.

Mostly Yeah Baby and Books

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Mark from Mostly Books tweeted at the start of the day “In #Abingdon today? Three things: outdoor swimming pool, free music fest in the market square and author takeover at @MostlyReading.”

Outdoor swimming pool was doing well. I sometimes go early on Saturday and nobody else is there. Today it was popular. No pictures of that. But there are some of Mark’s other two events.
Mostly Yeah Baby and Books
The ‘Yeah Baby’ free music event attracted some stars. Micky Mouse gave it the big thumbs up.
Mostly Yeah Baby and Books
The trees were blooming pom-poms, and lots of band were playing to help raise money for the charities that Yeah-Baby supports.
Mostly Yeah Baby and Books
There were also the ‘Yeah Baby’ cakes.
Mostly Yeah Baby and Books
‘Mostly Books’ had cakes too as three authors took over the shop for the day. Paula Harrison, one of the authors, is seen here having a break from working in the shop. Paula writes about the Rescue Princesses.
Mostly Yeah Baby and Books
Another author, F.R.Hitchcock, is seen here selling her own book ‘The Trouble with Mummies’ – one of the perks of the job.

Mark has more to say about the event on the Mostly Books Blog.

Health Walkers and Mayor thank Viv

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Health Walks Picnic
Thanks to our Health Walks correspondent for pictures of an event earlier this week. The Mayor attended and said some words to thank Viv Boorman (in hi viz jacket and sun glasses) for her 10 years of tireless service in organising the health walks.
Health Walks Picnic
Over 50 of the group attended the picnic. A good time was had by all.