There are not as many posters as you might get during a General Election here in Abingdon. But the decision of the electorate is far more important.
In the UK over 40 million people have the right to vote, nearly 30 thousand of them in Abingdon.
We have heard all the arguments. The politicians and newspapers and businesses and unions have all had their say. Should we leave or remain in the EU?
The decision is yours.
We had a meeting today to plan this year’s Heritage Open Day (which is on September 10th). It will be 600 years since Abingdon Bridge was built in 1416. There will be talks, and exhibitions about Abingdon Bridge, and the museum are creating a large medieval event on the Market Place.
At Abingdon Bridge this evening one of the Salter Steamer boats was dressed up in unusual livery with the message ‘Your IKEA is Coming’.
IKEA will be downstream at Reading.
Abingdon Beds have been operating for over twenty five years at their current location in Spring Road. The building was once a chapel.
The Tower of London has been operating for over 1000 years, looking after famous and infamous prisoners. It is the keep of the Crown Jewels, and more recently has become a tourist attraction.
Spike recently moved from Abingdon to become the newest Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London. Thank to him for this picture ‘Keeping it Local!’
At the Card Factory there are not only England Flags for sale for the Euro 2016 Football Tournament, there are also cards for Dad, and T-shirts in tins for Dad. It is Fathers Day today.
W H Smith have been offering copies of the Ladybird Book called ‘The Dad’ for £4.99 when you buy ANY Father’s Day Card.
Restaurants have been offering Father’s Day breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And Greene King have a deal they call ‘Utter Dadness – A FREE PINT’ for Dad on Father’s Day.