Abingdon saw its first snow of the winter. While there wasn’t enough to build snowmen in Albert Park, the light covering left the ground white, and dogs and their owners left tracks.

By morning, rain was falling, melting the snow. The large Christmas decoration outside the Guildhall — an angel from one angle, and a tree from all other angles — was lit up with its large snowflake.

Tonight, on Twelfth Night, the town centre decorations will shine for the last time this Christmas. But as their lights fade, may the warmth and hope of this season carry us through the year ahead, guiding us to brighter days.