Nearly every Monday there is a market on Abingdon Market Place. This Monday the market was small with just three stalls: bread, fruit and veg, and olives. It was no surprise not to see cards, coats, bags, carpets, vacuum bags, and watch batteries – as they are all non essential. But there was also no meat, eggs, or fish.

Last Monday was a bank holiday and there were no stalls.

There were queues at the bread and fruit and veg at the market, and also at the banks. The Newbury Building Society has a notice to say ‘During this worrying time we wanted to say we’re here for you’.

Meanwhile Waitrose are encouraging us all to Give a Little Love..

Advertising must be difficult at this time. Many companies acknowledge the pandemic in their promotions.