Monthly Archives: June 2013

2nd Saturday in June

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2nd Saturday in June
Good to see Paul Viney again. The studio may have closed but Paul Viney Photography lives on. He and other local businesses were on the Market Place.
2nd Saturday in June
Java & Co moved from one side of the Market Place to centre stage for the day …
2nd Saturday in June
A little further out from the centre, Trinity Church had a Summer Fair. Ice creams were 50p and they still made money for good causes.
2nd Saturday in June
Further still, Peachcroft Christian Centre were celebrating their 25th anniversary. More celebrations with a big church service followed by a pig roast tomorrow.
2nd Saturday in June
Kingfisher School had a fete. Abingdon Fire Service were there, as were lots of fun stalls and Peppa the Pig.
2nd Saturday in June
Back in the town centre Ruby’s Retro Fair was on. You may have seen people in retro clothes with retro hair cuts.
2nd Saturday in June
Ruby will be back on September 14th. Maybe next time I will buy that chip cutter, cake tin, and sieve – remembered from childhood.

The Grapes, The Keys, and The Old Post Office

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Greene King
Greene King have put the Grapes pub on the market. Ten years ago it was one the liveliest pubs, but of late it has only opened on busy evenings. This will be the third pub Greene King have sold in Abingdon in recent years. The first two have become Tesco convenience stores.
Greene King
The Keys has notices out saying they are closed until further notice. The pub always had lots of events and was always flying lots of flags outside but it seems that the Landlord could not continue operating under Greene King’s terms.
Greene King
Meanwhile the old post office is still empty but Wetherspoons have said they will be opening a new pub there in October and creating 40 jobs.

Inspiring the next generation

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Sea Cadets
Thanks to Sue from the Abingdon Sea Cadets for news of their success at Reading waterfront, where Abingdon Sea Cadets won the District Paddlesports Trophy for the fourth year in succession. They now go on the regional championships and possibly the nationals.

Lieutenant Kevin Anderson, the Commanding Officer of Abingdon Sea Cadets, said, “I am delighted with the success achieved by our cadets. It is due to their dedication, commitment and healthy competitive spirit that we have been able to retain the Paddlesports Trophy once again.”

Junior Kayaking gold medallist Ordinary Cadet Mitchell Stock, speaking after his event said, “My arms ache.”

Abingdon Sea Cadets‘ aim is to inspire the next generation and give them the best possible start in life. But like all youth groups they need adult volunteers to help inspire the next generation.

MG Car Show to return to Rye Farm Meadow

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Time for a hug
Sunday 7th July will see the return of a dedicated Abingdon Works Car Show to Rye Farm Meadow, just the other side of the River Thames from Abingdon.

In recent years, I believe, the show has been a part of the Abingdon Air and Country Show. So thanks to generous sponsorship, and the help of the The Abingdon Rotary Club, it takes centre stage.
Time for a hug
The objective of the Show is to showcase cars built at the MG Factory in the town. There will  be a funfair, local craft stalls, catering and a beer tent.
Time for a hug
Cars will be able to drive round the old factory test route, a journey Abingdon MGs, built between 1932 and 1980, will have made before.

(Pictures from 1999 August Bank Holiday Gala)