Car Park Refurbishment

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The Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) will close the Cattle Market car park to vehicles and pedestrians from November 11th, 2024.

The closure, lasting up to twenty weeks, will allow for an archaeological survey, followed by improvements to the car park, including:
* Layout
* Resurfacing
* Lighting

* Creation of a garden to soak away rainwater and improve biodiversity.

There are alternative VWHDC car parks, including:
* Civic car park
* Audlett Drive car park
* Abbey Close car park
* Rye Farm car park
* Charter multi-story car park (limited access)
* West St Helen Street (long queue to get out if traffic is bad in West St Helen Street).

See https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/cattle-market

New Building Lands at Ferry Walk

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One of two new residential buildings has been lifted into position on the site of the demolished Ferry Boat House. The first building will comprise a one bedroom flat on the ground floor and a two-bedroom flat on the upper storeys.

A three-bedroom house with direct views of the River Thames has yet to arrive. The development will have small gardens, and between the two buildings car parking spaces.

The prefabricated building was transported to the site and lifted into place.

Forthcoming Christmas Fair, Rock Music & Arts and Crafts in Abingdon

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St Michael & All Angels’ Church annual Christmas Fair will be on Saturday, 9 November, from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be a mixture of craft and gift stalls, a raffle with prizes, and items like cakes, bottles, books, plants, and bric-a-brac. There will be music, activities for children, and refreshments. Proceeds go to church funds and Flexicare (a sitting service for families with children with disabilities).

There will be a charity concert at the Northcourt Music Venue (Abingdon United) on Friday, 22 November 2024, from 7:00 PM to Midnight, supporting SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide). The live performances are by Oxfordshire bands: Hatchee, The Ramblers, and Hard On Ya Ears. Tickets are £10 from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/66203

Artwork by a group of Abingdon artists will be at St Nicolas’ Church, Abingdon for two days. There will be art from Margaret Horton, Emma Williams, Claire Cross, and glass artist Chris Eccles, along with prints, cards, and jewellery. This is in addition to Cards for Good Causes that is in the church anyway.

Abbey Cinema moves to Magistrates Court temporarily

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The town council has arranged for scaffolding to be installed in the Abbey Hall (Guildhall) to allow experts to safely access and remove ceiling tiles containing asbestos. This process is complex, costly, and requires approval from the HSE, which will take several weeks.

The council has granted the Abbey Cinema rent-free use of the Old Magistrates’ Court from 4th November 2024 to 31st January 2025 and free use of the Roysse Room on 14th and 15th December for pantomime performances. The Abbey Cinema will be screening Paddington in Peru in The Old Magistrates Court from 8th November, and have invested in new projection, audio, and screen technology. Tickets price of all films will be reduced to £7.50.