After missing this year’s Swan Upping because I was away, I’m back in Abingdon.

The pharmacy in the precinct has a new name and management. An A-board outside lists: opening hours of 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; taking on new patients; free prescription delivery; free dosette boxes; walk-in consultations, and a weight loss programme with weekly injections.

The Finishing Touch is at the final touch and closes on 23rd July. Most of the stock has gone, although there are still decorations, cards and fixtures.

Among the remaining items are cloth bunting with letters on flags. The other vowels are gone but U is still there and several Xs Ys and Zs.