At 8 am the Abingdon Monday Market was ready for customers. The morning started cloudy with light rain. There was not much chance of seeing the sun rise on the Winter Solstice.
This morning we learned that a lot of countries had blocked entry to UK people and lorries after the news that a more contagious strain of Covid-19 has taken hold here. There were suggestions that if the blockade continued then fresh produce from the continent would be in short supply.
There was a large queue outside Waitrose most of the morning.
At 4 pm the sky was overcast and there was not any chance of seeing the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the South West. The only star visible was on the Christmas Tree.
Gifts and Gallery has 50% off. They have been in Abingdon since 1985 and, sadly, will be closing on Christmas Eve.
I had no idea Gifts and Gallery were closing – that is so sad. They sold wonderful gifts and great cards and paper. I’ll miss them!
This is one of the best shops in Abingdon with lovely staff, apparently the landlord won’t renew their lease. I think its to become a dental surgery just what is needed !.