The fourth Advent candle was lit on the Advent Crown at Trinity and other churches in Abingdon. Several churches across Abingdon held carol services.

On the Market Place, the Salvation Army band played carols.

A lot of shops were open (for a Sunday) with just four shopping days until Christmas Day. I hear, the Tesco carpark was almost full at 10 am.

Outside Waitrose, Abbey Brass played.

Father Christmas was also there. He has been touring the roads of Abingdon thanks to the Lion Club. This is his final scheduled stop for the Lions this year. It will soon be down to the real thing.