The Abingdon Horticultural Society’s spring show was held at the Northcourt Centre, in Abingdon yesterday. The glorious colour of Spring flowers could be seen in arrangements,

and by flower type.

Pictures of gardens that had been visited and judged were shown on display boards near the stage.

In another room there were art and crafts, jams and preserves, and craft work by children.

The Mayor of Abingdon, Councillor Margaret Crick, was there to present prizes and give a short speech. She congratulated members on their displays, particularly the daffodils which looked wonderful even though daffodils were finished in many Abingdon gardens. As a member of Abingdon Horticultural Society, the Mayor said that she would be there at the Autumn Show  as a member and no longer as the Mayor. The Mayoral year begins and ends at the Mayor Making in May. She had a busy day, not just attending the Horticultural show, and Abingdon Passion Play, but also two or three other events.