In late October, people have started to turn on their heating.
Pigeons are attracted by the warmth they find round chimney pots.
This will be the first winter for many of these birds. They will eat where they can, and find warmth where they can.
Planning permission was given in June for (P15/V1049/FUL) the conversion of the grass area in the middle of the running track at Tilsley Park to form a synthetic pitch for rugby and football use. It has, up to now, been used as a competitive area for throwing javelin, discus and hammer. The conversion of the grass area has been delayed after protests from throwers who use the facility for winter training.
A second planning application (P15/V2198/FUL) is now being considered by the Vale of White Horse District Planning Department. It involves improvements to the practice throwing area at the side of Tilsley Park, including the addition of floodlighting for winter use.
The prospect of floodlights has brought protests from neighbouring properties, in the line of the new flood lighting – and an objection from the the town council.
The clocks in Abingdon were turned back an hour last night – at the end of British Summer Time. St Helen’s Church had already adjusted when I went out this morning.
The parking machines were just being changed back.
And St Nicolas Church had already been adjusted.
It was a lovely day with sunshine and lots of fallen leaves. I can hardly believe we are already into the fortnight of Halloween, fireworks, and Remembrance Day. 2015 is just flying by.
Brave members of the 2nd Abingdon Scouts had a gazebo on the Market Place, and were selling tickets for their annual fireworks that takes place behind Long Furlong Community Centre on Saturday 7th November. Gates Open at 6:30pm for fireworks starting some time later.
Advance Tickets: Family £12, Single £4.
On the night: Family £15, Single £5.
Members of the Abingdon Army Cadets were out in force selling poppies.
Undercover, at St Nicolas Church, Abingdon Artists had an exhibition.
A lot of people went to the second weekend of the Craft Fair at the Old Abbey Buildings.
There are also local crafts to be bought at Added Ingredients who have a display of local pottery.
There was a final workshop at the Community Space led by the Abingdon Flower Club before taking down their window display.