Monthly Archives: May 2013

Nags Head Garden Open

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Nags Head Garden Open
Last year the Nags Head was closed during the summer months. It re-opened under new management back in October, and has been doing well during the winter months. Now the warm weather is here it will also benefit from the footfall of visitors and people out walking across Abingdon Bridge.
Nags Head Garden Open
This bank holiday weekend the cabin serving food and drink in the pub garden reopened.
Nags Head Garden Open
Thanks to Spike who sent me a picture of the model Type 45 Destroyer that was steaming up the Thames, past Nags Head Island. They are raising funds for The Royal British legion and the RNLI. Visit Ateam Boatyard to find out more.

Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013

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Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
The day started off cloudy as aircraft purred overhead, heading towards the show at Dalton Barracks.
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
By about lunchtime the show was busy thanks to the blue sky and sun and another excellent show program. There were lots of stalls and amusements …
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
the usual mix of vintage cars, traction engines, and old military vehicles.
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
Then came the air show with near ideal conditions. The Tristar from Brize Norton was the largest plane to fly by.
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
A Lancaster from the RAF Coningsby, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, had top billing.
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
Another World War II plane was a Hurricane based locally at Wallingford.
Abingdon Air and Country Show 2013
The Breitling Wingwalkers returned for a second year. In this manoeuvre the wing walkers got very close to holding hands.

Money raised goes to the Air Ambulance which also did a display. Thanks to Neil and Co for organising another fantastic event.

24 young canoeists going from Witney to Westminster via Abingdon

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Young Canoeists
A group of 24 young canoeists slept overnight in St Helens Church Centre last night, before setting off from Abingdon Rowing Club this morning, on their way from Witney to Westminster. This Canoe Challenge covers 127 miles. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the work of Adventure Plus, in its mission to help children and young people to reach their potential through adventure and education.

They can be seen on the video passing Abingdon Marina this morning with the whole world ahead of them. Further information about this organization can be found on their website www.adventureplus.org.uk.

This Saturday in Abingdon – Book Sale, Cadet Recruitment, and need for helpers

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Big Book Sale
There was a Book sale at the Fire Station from 10 -2 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Firefighters Charity and to raise much needed funds for them.

Cadet Recruitment
The Abingdon Cadets of the Army, Navy and RAF were recruiting new members in the Market Place, Abingdon.
Cadet Recruitment
The sea cadets mentioned they needed a treasurer if you know anybody.

Come to think of it I need help with Abingdon Town Amateur Boxing club as some committee members will be moving on this summer so if you know anybody who has an interest in the sport please get in touch.

Oxfordshire Art Weeks starts in Oxford City today and next week is our area. The new Riverly Club at Thames View, Abingdon, will be one venue. A first chance to see the newest building in Abingdon.