I heard that Dr Vernon Butt, a Freeman and former Mayor of Abingdon died on Sunday Morning. He had been ill for some time and was in his late 90s. He was a one time Vice-Master of Pembroke College, Oxford. He was a devout worshipper at St Michael’s Church and a true gentleman. He is pictured in the centre with Mr Ewart Hemmings and Mr Michael Matthews – fellow Freemen of Abingdon.

Andrew, from St Nicolas Church, tells me the Abingdon Anglican clergy are recording thoughts for the day for a month starting on Monday. I will include a link when I have it. There will be short audio files of under 2 minutes duration.

The buses are carrying very few people currently. The Oxford Bus Company continues to support key workers and those making essential journeys. They ask people to sit 2 metres apart – that is one person to a seat, and at least every other seat where possible. One at a time boarding.

My Spy was released on March 13th and so did not get much of a run apart from on the side of a bus.

The Abbey Cinema took their unused stock to the Abingdon Foodbank just before the lockdown.

If people wish to donate money to the Abingdon Foodbank, follow this link and then select Foodbank. We look forward to supporting The Abbey Cinema when it can reopen.

There are about twenty hair and beauty businesses in Abingdon Town Centre. They have all been closed since the start of the lockdown. We also look forward to supporting them when they can reopen.

Now is the time to let it grow wild, or try some DIY and let the professionals sort it out later.