Temperatures were down a few degrees after yesterdays high of 35 degrees. In the Abbey Gardens, there was Fun in the Park.

One new feature this year was the collection of barrels, tables and seating provided by Oxford Wood Recycling, giving people more places to sit at Fun in the Park and Music in the Park that followed.

After seeing many people swimming in the River Thames over recent days, it was interesting to meet volunteers from the RNLI, who were promoting water safety and their Float to Live campaign. Their advice for anyone who gets into difficulty in the water is not to thrash about, lean back, relax, control your breathing, and stay afloat until you can get help or reach safety. Above all, however, they advise against swimming in the river or swimming alone.

Another group helping people to enjoy the river safely are the Kingfisher Canoe Club.

There were also many local organisations with activities and information aimed at children and young people.

Meanwhile, on the stage, performers kept people entertained. Pictured here are the K-Pop Superstars. They appeared popular with younger members of the audience.

Later in the day, the music continued at Music in the Park, but having to be at another event, I’m afraid I did not cover that event this year, apart from a picture taken while passing from over the wall.