Monthly Archives: May 2018

Oxfordshire Artweeks comes to Abingdon

Oxfordshire Artweeks
Oxfordshire Artweeks has already happened in Oxford City. We visited the exhibition in the cloisters behind St John the Evangelist Church, on the Iffley Road – a lovely setting with interesting exhibits including some by Caroline Harben of Abingdon. Her paintings included the County Hall in Abingdon,
Oxfordshire Artweeks
and a view from the roof top of the county hall (abstract above,realistic below).
Oxfordshire Artweeks
The exhibitions in Abingdon have now opened. They include the exhibition of many artists at Peachcroft Farm Barn.
Oxfordshire Artweeks
When we were there we could watch art in action There was a potter inside, and a sculptor outside.
Oxfordshire Artweeks
I also visited the Mind exhibition which ran for just one day.
Oxfordshire Artweeks
Artworks included sculptures (head sculptures), collages and art works in acrylics and pastels; and a slide show of artwork in action. Children’s art was happening on the day, as well as music, a tombola, and cakes.

Oxfordshire Artweeks continues in Abingdon until Bank Holiday Monday.

Boat Sunk near Margaret Brown Gardens

Boat Sunk
On Saturday afternoon a boat was sunk near Margaret Brown Gardens. This picture was taken Sunday lunchtime. By Sunday evening the boat was all underwater.

I read on a boating forum “bout a dozen blokes on the booze came past us in a possibly Shetland 19ft ish boat when we were in the Nags Head garden yesterday afternoon. All sitting on the bow/roof steering with their feet. Mate says to me that’s gonna end in tears.

Baking and Brass, Bowling and Bands

Brass
Before the Royal Wedding yesterday, the Market Place in Abingdon had the Abbey Brass Band playing.
Bakes
They were supported by members from Abbey Brass who had baked cakes. This was a repeat of last years successful ‘Bakes and Brass‘ to raise money for the Abbey Brass. Their band hut, next to the outdoor pool, like the outdoor pool needs a rebuild, and so they are starting to put plans together for that, and to raise money for what could be a large project.
Bowling
Also on the Market Place were Abingdon Bowling Club with a tombola.
Bowling
There were also members and staff from Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council selling arm-bands for Music in the Parks. The bands will be Sidekickz, Undercovers, Oxfordshire Youth Big Band, Abingdon Town Band + fireworks.

Congratulations to Councillor Alice Badcock (on the right) who is not only on the town council but also as a VWHDC councillor has joined the ruling cabinet. Matthew Barber recently stood down after seven years as VWHDC leader. Roger Cox has taken over as leader, and has brought in Alice as Head of Community Services.

Royal Wedding in Abingdon

Royal Wedding
In Abingdon this morning the first thing that struck me was that there was a long queue outside Acreedo Tattoos.
Royal Wedding
It was the day of the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan. Was that the reason?
Royal Wedding
Most of the Royal Family could be seen at the Punchbowl with Harry and Meghan at the centre.
Royal Wedding
The Royal Wedding was taking place inside.
Royal Wedding
The Royal Wedding could also be viewed in The Old Anchor Inn and other pubs in the town centre.
Royal Wedding
Shops in town did not have a TV, but that did not stop them joining in. Oxfam had sparkling elderflower drinks to toast the Royal Wedding.