The best thing about Clubs and Societies Day is the chance to get so many useful people in one room. The things you learn …

On my rounds I discovered that The Vale Islander 17th Century Dancers would like some more men to help balance numbers.

At the Abingdon and District Twin Towns Society we got talking to a passing native of Virginia who was interested to know where Abingdon Virginia was. It is near the Blue Ridge Highlands if that helps. It helped him

Kennington and Abingdon District Disabled Swimming (with scouts banner behind) use the pool at Radley College. I also learned that Oxford BSAC Scuba Diving Club have a Try Dive programme at Radley College, and Oxford Naturists have skinny dipping sessions at Didcot Wave.

35 Ock Street, the Church Centre, with a cafeteria and meeting rooms has open day all days but Sunday for coffee or light lunch. They also have a social group for over 50s with talks called “Back to 35.”

Then finally Hydro Power from Abingdon. Their planning got a little delayed by the flooding, and they are wondering whether those two months were exceptional, or will it become typical of water levels in future. They now think the share offer will be autumn, with construction next year.