Abbey Field and Red Arrows

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It looks like Daniel is airborne again with a replacement drone. He gave it a test flight near the Abbey Field development north of Abingdon, where there is now a tarmac road.

The road crosses the footpath to Sunningwell, and goes through the woodland near Tilsley Park.

More work can be seen beyond the trees with the A34 in the distance.

Daniel also emailed to say that the Red Arrows were flying over early this evening. The red arrows were returning from a show in Bournemouth and Abingdon was on the flightpath. This image is taken from Daniel’s youtube video … https://youtu.be/ySvZ0dUBJEs.

Abingdon Healthfest 2021

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Dave Butterworth, and colleagues from Healthy Abingdon, organised the Abingdon Healthfest on Abingdon Market Place. There were thirteen stalls with different community groups. The event was sponsored by Penlon, the Abingdon company that makes lots of important equipment for the health sector.

One of Abingdon’s Guild of Town Criers was there to announce the events. He also did a cry from on top of the County Hall roof.

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Cheryl Briggs, spoke to a lot of the stalls.

A fire engine from the Abingdon Fire Station was on display. The fire service were promoting Bikeability (cycle training).

Last weekend I showed Mr. Busby and his Beekeeping business. This week he was there on the Abingdon Free Wheelers cycle stand. They have a calendar of weekly rides for all abilities.

Abingdon Athletics Club has coaching sessions on track and road running. Look at Abingdon Athletic Club to find out more.

Dementia Friendly Abingdon aim to make the town more supportive of people affected by dementia, and their carers.

Other groups included:
* Active Communities
* Abingdon Parkrun
* Community Dental Service
* Leisure / Tennis Centre
* Shed Oxford
* Talking Space Plus were giving out stress balls. If a stress ball is not enough, they also have videos and material to help and can arrange free talking therapies.

Homebase to open in September

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Homebase will be opening its store in the Fairacres retail park later in September. Some of the staff, made redundant when the old store was closed for demolition in 2019, could well return.

The store takes the last three units at the Fairacres phase 2 redevelopment. Fairacres is full. The new garden center was an addition to the original development and is completed and being filled with stock.

Old Abbey House – plans await decision

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Plans were submitted for Old Abbey House to be converted into a hotel and the consultation period is over.

The original plans included a new retail building at the front near the trees. The retail building has now been removed from the plans following concerns for the trees.

Another concern is that heritage features are guaranteed before work begins.

A decision on the plans should not be far away. Meanwhile, creepers are taking over at one side.