There was a plant-based market with around 20 stalls arranged around the Market Place in Abingdon today. The event was organised by Kordia Events, which runs a travelling programme of vegan markets across the country, bringing together traders with plant-based foods, drinks and products. The market had previously visited Wallingford in February and is due to appear in Dorking tomorrow.

The stalls included several hot-food vendors (with queues at lunchtime), alongside drinks traders, cake stalls and deli-style stands offering food to take home.

One stall specialised in vegan cheezes.

Although the sky remained grey for most of the day, the weather stayed dry. It appeared to draw not only local residents but also visitors from outside Abingdon who had come specifically for the plant-based market.

Also to be seen on or near the Market Place were people flying a Palestinian flag, reflecting continuing concern about developments in the Middle East.