There was blue sky at lunchtime in Abingdon. The Margaret Brown Gardens are still closed with barriers because of the risk of somebody falling in the fast flowing river.

The water has gone down a little and there is now some grass in front of the Cricket Clubhouse.

Further along Wilsham Road one boat has sunk.

We walked across the green grass of Caldecott Recreation Ground. 

We heard and then saw a thrush as we crossed over the River Ock. The Ock Valley Walk is also still shut with barriers.

There are lots of crocuses in the Albert Park.

I am told that Volunteer Drivers from Abingdon Volunteer Centre are using Malvin’s home number as he cannot get into their usual room to put an answerphone message on. They have three drivers but with the link to other volunteers including Covid volunteer network they are helping people.

Malvin will be helping when the Abingdon Country Market happens on 13th February and 13th March. Subject to health and safety – the markets may be outside.