Monthly Archives: May 2010

Albert Park Seats

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A month or so ago there was a letter to the Abingdon Herald…

Sir, I notice that the last bench bordering the southern path in Albert Park has been removed. This leaves only two in the whole park…
Original Seat at Albert Park
There was this, the only remaining example of the benches that used to be all round the park…
Seat at Albert Park from Steventon Railway Station
and this one donated from Steventon Railway Station in 1986.

A reply came from Christs Hospital, the Abingdon Charity, that look after the park.

For many years the benches have suffered from vandalism and repairs have been carried out…
Seat at Albert Park from the Almshouses
Two metal benches, from our almshouse gardens, have been installed…

But, during the last 12 months in particular, the vandalism has been to such an extent that some benches were beyond repair and so had to be removed…

We are looking at purchasing some replacement benches and two local people have offered to fund the purchase of a bench each. Any further donations for this purpose will be most welcome.

Artweeks

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Artweeks in Oxfordshire is into its second week which means that it has reached the southern half of the county, including Abingdon.
Mind in South Oxfordshire
Mind in South Oxfordshire have an exhibition in the Mind building, opposite the library. It will be open from 17-20 May and 24-27 May from 10-1. This collection is by some of the people who use the Mind centre in Abingdon, who use art as a from of self expression and sometimes therapy.
Michelle Garner
Upstairs from Local Roots, at 4 East St Helen Street, there is an exhibition of paintings by this lady, and jewellery by her sister. Open 10-5:30.
East Helen Group
As in previous years art by the East Helens Group is shown is St Ethelwolds House.

Other venues are shown on the Artweeks website or in the free brochure.