The Town Crier and many local people were at the sunny Local Excellence Market in Abingdon today.
There were 36 stalls. During 2023 there have been 77 different traders so far. They have come the following distances:
* within Abingdon = 39
* less than 5 miles = 17
* 5-10 miles = 11
* 10-30 miles = 8
* 30+ miles = 2
Natural Bread from Botley was new to the market, with a selection of sourdoughs and yeasted bread.
There was still room for tables outside Market Place cafes, and on this table were three people standing for the local elections, which are this Thursday (4th May 2023). Take a photo ID to vote.
Near the Market Place were the Abingdon Peace Group with the message for every £1 we spend reducing UK carbon emissions, we spend £7.30 on the military.
The Women’s Rights Network was highlighting the Respect My Sex Campaign, which they want to highlight to local politicians.
Great stalls, super atmosphere – great to see the town buzzing.
Look at Russia! Of course we need military spending, unfortunately. It is the only way to deter countries like this.
NATO -which UK is a member of – currently spends 17 times more than Russia on conventional weapons. . so how can further spending on weapons be justified when health, education and everything else is so underfunded
Ah, the peace group up to no good as usual!
Oh the Bread… delicious!
Thank you Daisy!