Saturday in Abingdon with rousing concert by ADMS

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The day started off sunny and warm, with people enjoying the coffee culture in Abingdon town centre. The temperature reached a high of 30 degrees Celsius.

The latest post box topper, featuring Pooh Bear and Piglet with a jar of honey, is a popular attraction, particularly for children and the young at heart.

In the afternoon, thunder clouds built and there were thundery showers.

In the evening, there was a concert at St Helen’s Church featuring symphonic poems from Smetana’s Ma Vlast and the rousing German Requiem by Johannes Brahms.

The Abingdon & District Musical Society is a non-profit organization that has been performing classical music in Abingdon since 1946.

The concert was a great success, and the Abingdon & District Musical Society (ADMS) is to be congratulated on their performance.

During Ma Vlast, a downpour outside caused the timpanist to play from an unusual angle to avoid getting wet. The roof of St Helen’s Church has many ridges and troughs, and there can be occasional leaks.

While many people in Abingdon were enjoying a concert at St Helen’s Church, others were watching Manchester City win the UEFA Champions League to complete a historic treble.

Baroness Airey of Abingdon

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Airey Neave, a former Member of Parliament for Abingdon, is buried with his wife, Diana, in the churchyard extension of St Margaret’s Church in Hinton Waldrist, Oxfordshire. The churchyard is located a few miles from Abingdon.

Shortly after Airey Neave’s death, his widow was named Baroness Airey of Abingdon.

Mayor of Ock Street 2023 – Lego reminder

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Morris Dancers have put up a Lego model in the window of Fat Face to remind people of Mayor’s Day on Saturday 17th June. The model shows Abingdon Market Place complete with Morris dancers and Sami’s kebab Trailer.

The highlight of the day will be the Election of Mayor of Ock Street at around 16:15, followed by a procession chairing the Mayor along Ock Street.

There will be processions and dancing throughout the day from 11:00 until about 19:30. The Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers will be joined by the Bampton Traditional Morris Dancers and Old Speckled Hen Morris.

A running order can be seen at http://atmd.org.uk/coming-events/

MG Celebrates 100 Years

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MG cars have been a part of British motoring for 100 years, and Abingdon played a big role in the marque’s history. Today, a number of MG Vintage and MG Triple M cars were on display in Abingdon Market Place as part of the MG100 celebrations.

The MG marque was founded in 1923 by Cecil Kimber. The first MG car, the MG Midget, was produced in 1924. MGs were built in Abingdon from 1928 to 1980.

There will be a larger event for all MGs at Silverstone from 10th – 11th June.

For more information about the MG100 celebrations please visit the MGCC website www.mgcc.co.uk/mg100/.

Thank you to Martin Wackenier for the pictures.