In town this morning, there were some colourful people collecting for Marie Curie. They were asking people to donate and wear a daffodil in March for Marie Curie who provide care, guidance and support, for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.

In Abingdon Commnity shop there was a stall for Abingdon Good Neighbours scheme. It started off as the North East Abingdon scheme but now they cover all Abingdon, although it sounds as if they would like to find more volunteers in South Abingdon.

Volunteers befriend people (usually elderly) who otherwise would be lonely, talk with them, help with shopping, and other tasks the elderly can no longer manage. More info at http://neagns.co.uk