Work began in May, converting Old Abbey House into a 27-bedroom hotel after the VWHDC gave planning permission and listed building consent.
Contractors are tiling the roof
and improving utility services.
Work should be completed by Summer 2023.
The building became Grade II listed in October 2021 to help protect features such as stain-glass windows and fireplaces.
Oxford Vapours used to run a successful business on Stert Street selling vapes. A flood shut their old premises.
They will be returning to Abingdon in Bury Street with premises that will not flood.
The other new business opening is Gents Cut on Bath Street- a traditional barber.
Abingdon Music Centre was established over 45 years ago to give the people of Abingdon opportunities to make music, from the very young to the very old. They run many groups, and yesterday at Thomas Reade School, the different groups performed for each other.
In this picture, the singing for pleasure group sang some old favourites and two catchy songs written by a local composer for The Queen’s Jubilee: ‘Celebration’ and ‘What would you do if the Queen came to tea?’
The plot to plate community event will involve music and dance as well as classes, talks and tastings focused on vegetable growing, cooking and eating. The event will be in the Abbey Buildings and gardens on Saturday the 9th of July. The event is a collaboration between the Abbey Buildings, One Planet Abingdon, Abingdon Carbon Cutters and Abingdon Events Partnership. You can find out more and book places for talks at https://abingdonabbeybuildings.co.uk/plot-to-plate-community-festival/.
Raised vegetable beds were introduced this year by the Abingdon Carbon Cutters in their Abbey Gardens plot. Their green-fingered experts are leading by example.