Monthly Archives: July 2012

Sun Shines on Church Olympics

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I did see a report recently about the inter school olympics in Abingdon.
Church Olympics
Another less publicised event, last weekend, was the church olympics in the Albert Park – where St Helen’s, St Nicolas and St Michael’s churches held a picnic and Olympics challenge in Albert Park.
Church Olympics
The Rector of Abingdon, the Revd Dr Charles Miller, can be seen trying his hand at the javelin.

There was also a picture of Clare, the Revd Jane Baun and Tony from St Nicolas Church sharing a high-five after winning silver in the jug-of-water race.

Thanks to Tony, for the report. He says “The sun shone.”

Olympic Torch Relay Through Abingdon

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Many thanks to everybody who sent pictures of the Olympic Torch being carried through Abingdon.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
The first picture is of the torch relay at 7:41am, precisely, as it started at the roundabout at the top end of Oxford Road. The first runner is 007.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
Stuart captured the torch relay handover at the Boundary House.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
Beryl sent pictures from the Oxford Road at the junction with St Johns Road.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
Andy picked up the coverage as the torch was carried from the Oxford Road and down the Vineyard.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
Half way down Stert Street Syd caught the next torch carrier.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
Kev was there early and had a good position at the lower end of Stert Street, where the crowd was spilling onto the roads. Abingdon had many marshalls, including soldiers from Dalton Barracks. My wife said the atmosphere was amazing.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
By the time the torch had reached Paul outside his shop in Bridge Street the crowds were enormous and there was no controlling them. This runner is Margaret Brown.
Olympic Torch through Abingdon
Here Margaret is again thanks to Stephen. I got more pictures of Margaret than any other torch holder. The crowd thinned a little over Abingdon Bridge.

Many thanks for all the pictures. Sorry I have not used more.

First Schools’ Music Showcase – on the Market Place

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First Schools' Music Showcase
Just after the museum opening ceremony we saw the first Schools’ Music Showcase – on the Market Place.
First Schools' Music Showcase
I caught the first part where musicians and singers from Larkmead School performed to a very dedicated audience.
First Schools' Music Showcase
After the early rain, conditions did improve. The Headmaster of Larkmead was there to watch, and applaud, and thought it very worthwhile – as it gave students confidence performing in public.

John Mason were on next, then I think Thomas Read and Caldecott.

Rush Common Pre-School – 50th Year Summer Fair

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Rush Common Pre-School 50 Years
Rush Common Pre-School opened in 1962 and operates from the church hall at All Saints Methodist Church in Abingdon. This year’s they celebrate their 50th anniversary.

The notice on the church door says “Praise God – Come Rain or Shine.” There was more rain than shine on the occasion of the summer fair. The people running the outside fair rides said they are not having a very good summer.
Rush Common Pre-School 50 Years
Inside there were some very interesting stalls, like snakes and iguanas from a nearby reptile rescue centre.