The Abingdon Rugby Club hosted Party on the Pitch today, organised by the Royal British Legion with support from the Town Council. Instead of the traditional bun throw from the County Hall, this year there was a team bun-throwing competition. Each throw earned 1–4 points depending on distance, with scores added together.
Stalls were run mainly by veterans’ organisations, alongside games such as welly wanging, a catapult challenge, and Bunga Bog Roll – a street-party favourite from Exbourne Road, where players throw toilet rolls into a toilet kindly donated by Abingdon Kitchens and Bathrooms.
Other attractions included a rifle range and a jeep for children to explore.
The Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers also made an appearance on their way to Wootton and Dry Sandford for The WADS Fest. They are joined here by a Town Crier making his first appearance in green robes.
Music was provided by Abbey Brass.
The Mayor of Abingdon, Councillor Rawda Jehanli, presented prizes to the bun-throwing winners, joined by her cadets and Penny Clover, who had led much of the organisation and is also a Town Crier. The winning team of three – all former Larkmead students, two soon heading to university after strong A-level results – received golden tickets to throw buns at the next official bun throw. A separate prize went to the female competitor with the furthest throw.
The event was well run and publicised, though attendance was lower than expected.
