St Nicolas’ Church Bells rang at the time of the St Paul’s Cathedral jubilee service. The Queen could not attend but watched the broadcast like many other people. The Archbishop of York said, ‘So, thank you for staying the course. Thank you, for continuing to be faithful to the pledges you made 70 years ago. Thank you for showing us how service and faithfulness matter. People of all faiths and no faiths and people of goodwill can learn from this.’
There were more community stalls in Rye Farm Meadow, including this one from Abingdon Court Care Home, showing off some of the resources and activities they use to make life more stimulating for people with dementia.
In the Marquee during the day, the ATOM Science Festival was a buzz of experimental activity with many children and a few adults learning about Science. These scientists are telling us how harmful proteins can be modelled and crystalised so that ways can be found to counteract them.
In the Marquee in the evening, there were bands. They included Rodney Quakes from Abingdon. (If you missed them there is a short video at https://youtu.be/rE3FjngLCOo.)
On the Tithe Farm Estate in Abingdon, there was a gathering on Longfellow Drive Green. Lots more street and green parties are still to come.
Jackie Smith, the town archivist, led a walk on Industrial Abingdon, one of the walks organised by the Friends of Abingdon.
Abingdon Bowls Club were dressed in red, white and blue for an afternoon of bowling in Albert Park.
If you enjoyed the ATOM activities there are more events coming up over the next two weeks, including a science fair in the market place next Saturday, a talk on Lonesome George, the giant tortoise who lived on Abingdon Isle in the Galapagos and our keynote Peagram Lecture which will be given by the television oceanographer, Helen Czerski on the 17th June.
More details and tickets available on the website – https://www.atomfestival.org.uk
It was great to see so many people enjoying so many activities. I was enjoying sitting in the Abbey grounds but feel that something must be said about what a massive missed opportunity it was that the pool is closed. In case no one has noticed, Abingdon has grown and grown with lots of young families and that’s great but I feel it’s a shame that they are missing out because the authorities haven’t got their act together.
To top it all off, I overheard a man say to someone, ‘this whole area is un-walkable’ in regard to the the amount of goose poo and shame on whoever runs the splash pool. To see a mother sweeping away goose poo with a broom multiple times just so children can play in the water is not acceptable. Please can someone tell me where I can put in an official complaint. Thanks.
Welcome to the party @Sasha Trent. Are you new to Abingdon?