Three new planters have been placed along Broad Street as part of Abingdon in Bloom.

They all say Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council 2020. The Town Council has ordered twelve new planters and basket trees.

The last day for H Samuel in Abingdon will be 14th March.

In Abingdon Library a new keyboard has appeared with earphones. People will be able to play music from the music books before taking them out, and and only they will hear.

It is world book day on 5th March. This is a chance to encourage children to read for pleasure with lots of schools taking part. OECD Research in 2002 showed that reading enjoyment is more important for children’s educational success than their family’s socio-economic status.