In the Albert Park the thick screen of bushes round the bowling green has been mostly removed. This is all part of the regeneration scheme, that began two years ago, to preserve and improve the park – cutting back overgrown leylandi and laurel and replace with other species. The park is looked after by the charity Christ’s Hospital of Abingdon, which dates from 1553.
Winds were variable when pictures 1 and 2 were taken on Sunday morning, but a northerly wind had taken over by Sunday afternoon for the other pictures.
The pictures show 12 different weather vanes – all in Abingdon.
You might like to see how many you know and check your answers at this link . The knowledge could come in very useful in a future Abingdon quiz – if I get to set the questions.
An alternative to the Boundary Walk, for people wanting a group new year’s walk, was the Christian Aid walk from which John sent pictures. The walk set out from Christ Church on Northcourt Road,
stopped for refreshments at Tall Trees in Boars Hill then returned to Christ Church by another route. Walkers could either get sponsors before the event or simply turn up and make a donation.
This morning saw the traditional New Year’s day walk round the 1556 Abingdon Borough bounds. The walk was led by Councillor Martin Smith, aided by the town crier.
Instead of the traditional green gown and nautical hat, the town crier wore a red lumberjacks jacket and top hat. His bib and bell were authentic.