Monthly Archives: May 2012

J D Wetherspoons Planning Application

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J D Wetherspoons plans
JD Wetherspoons have put in a planning application for a change of use of 25 High Street
J D Wetherspoons plans
from post office to public house.

Planned hours of opening are 7 am to 1:30 am.

The proposed seating area for customers extends into what was the old sorting office and so is about three times the size of the area where we used to queue for stamps.

Wetherspoons say in their application that this change will “increase shopper/visitor footfall in this part of town and re-introduce life and vibrancy to a prominent building that is currently a ‘dead’ unit.”

The full plans are at … VWHDC Planning

Abingdon prepares for only the second ever Diamond Jubilee – Victoria & Elizabeth II

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Diamond Jubilees Compared
In the last 24 hours Union Jack flags have been put up in the town centre and along Ock Street. Some are on buildings.
Diamond Jubilees Compared
Some are on Lamp Posts.
Diamond Jubilees Compared
In two weeks time there will be the first Diamond Jubilee celebrations since 1897. I have seen the old B&W pictures of the crowded Market Place and the parades along High Street during that  Diamond Jubilee.
Diamond Jubilees Compared
Queen Victoria was 78 when she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years). Queen Elizabeth will be 86.

Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years and is currently the longest ever reigning monarch.

In the library there is a display about the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubliee where the town council committee discussed whether to pay for a meal for a big celebration or create a lasting memorial. Nothing changes.

Abingdon Sea Cadets awarded a Burgee

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Abingdon get a Burgee
The Abingdon Sea Cadets have been awarded a Burgee – the highest level award for a Sea Cadets Corps Unit. It is in recognition of the continued commitment and hard work of Volunteers and Cadets. Not only are they a highly efficient unit but they also give youngsters many opportunities to try out new activities and earn qualifications.

Thanks to Sue for news. I see that the story has already got a good mention in the Herald.