It was a lovely sunny day and lots of people went to the Abbey Gardens for Fun in the Park.
Near the entrance, extinction rebellion had a quote from David Attenborough: ‘The collapse of civilisation and the natural world is on the horizon.’ They had a useful leaflet about steps people can take locally to try to help avert disaster. On 21st March 2019 (before the local elections) The Vale of White Horse District Council joined a growing number of local authorities in declaring a climate emergency.
Tim, the new curator of the Abbey Buildings, was out in a monk’s outfit.
There were over twenty community groups with stalls with games and information. Home Start Southern Oxfordshire are a voluntary home-visiting scheme, which supports families with at least one child under five. They have been operating for thirty years in the area, and ensure families get the right volunteer, and always see the same person.
Thankyou to Steve from the Friends of Radley Lakes for this picture of a winner of a Teddy on the Tombola.
There were lots of activities such as bouncing castles, a climbing wall, and crafts.
On the main stage, which will be used by Music in the Park this evening, there was a variety of entertainments. I saw a swing band, Scottish Dancing, and the Abingdon Music Centre Community Orchestra – pictured above.
This is actually Abingdon Community Choir of which I am a member. We rehearse on Tuesday evening at Thomas Reade school. We sing a wide range of songs and there’s no requirement to read music.It’s fun,sociable and uplifting. New members are very welcome.
Extinction rebellion are the worst kind of tree huggers
Well done to EVERYONE who participated in such a cheerful, exuberant day and evening – including careful security staff. Thank you Town Council.
What is the best kind of tree hugger?
Perhaps ones who don’t hide their faces when ”demonstrating peacefully”?
Or perhaps ones who don’t say ‘non violent protests’ yet threaten to fly drones near airports (causing untold amounts of extra aviation fuel burnt in the process).
I agree, Daniel; Judi Dench springs to mind. She not only hugs trees, she plants them.
Twiggy is a thin tree hugger.
….the Fun in the Park in Abingdon keeps getting better and better…a fantastic event, thank you!