Monthly Archives: June 2013

Time for a hug

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Time for a hug
On Saturday Hugless Douglas was in Abingdon, and can be seen here with Mark of Mostly Books.
Time for a hug
There are a number of books about Hugless Douglas.

In the first he tries to find that hug he is after, having just woken from hibernation.

A rock is big but is not that good to hug. Neither is a tree. Nor are some of the following hugs that get very funny: sheep, rabbit, owl etc. …

You will have to read the book to see if Douglas finds that hug.

(Mark Comments: It is worth mentioning that his creator – author and illustrator David Melling – is an Abingdonian, and we can all be very proud of him. Douglas is becoming a global publishing phenomenon!)

Gold Buying Shop Moves Out

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Three or four years ago, when this time of low or negative economic growth began, companies appeared in Abingdon buying gold. First they hired space at the Guildhall on Saturdays.
Goodbye Gold Buying Shop
Then to our surprise one of them opened up a gold buying shop on the Market Place.

That shop has just closed – possibly a sign that better economic growth is about to return.
Goodbye Gold Buying Shop
Gold prices have been falling in the last couple of months. Stock prices have been rising.

Fun in the Parks and Music in the Parks

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Fun in the Parks
Lots of young families turned out for Fun in the Park which ran from 11 – 3 today.
Fun in the Parks
The main feature that struck me, comparing this to previous Fun in The Parks, was all the activities for younger family members … crafts activities, and play tents, and
Fun in the Parks
sports. Not just the Abbey Gardens, but also the carpark had play buses and a fire engine, and then people could go to the riverside park area for more free entertainment. Even the Open Air Pool was free.
Fun in the Parks
A family could spend their time at Fun in the Parks without spending money. Only balloons and food and drinks cost money.

Everybody was cleared out at three from Fun in the Park in order for preparations for Music in the Park which opened at 5:30.
Fun in the Parks
Nearly 3000 people were there – many partying and picnicking in family / friendship groups. The entertainment included the likes of Green Onions (UK Blues Brothers Tribute Band), Bruno Mars (Michael Buble tribute act) and Elkie (covering popular songs from the last four decades).
Fun in the Parks
The Mayor gave a big thank you to the staff, helpers, and volunteers who had worked so hard to make these two events possible. Then Abingdon Town Band performed the Proms,
Fun in the Parks
where the Deputy Mayor sang Rule Britannia,
Fun in the Parks
and at about 10pm Spyrotechnics did a brilliant firework display.

New Shops in Abingdon this week

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Two new shops have opened this week.
Two new shops
Pedro the Cobbler opened up a new shop on Stert Sreet. He mends shoes, and sells a few shoes, cuts keys, and engraves. (Beyond Bubbles, who used to be there will be selling more at craft fairs, local events, and online, but some of her products are still available from Pedro, I believe.)
Two new shops
Meanwhile on East St Helen Street, Belinda Chong opened a new studio selling artwork and jewellery.