Dragon Boat Racing and 2nd day of Open Days

Dragons Open Days
This morning, The Boundary Walk followed the 1556 boundaries of Abingdon Borough.
Dragons Open Days
On the River Thames in Abingdon throughout the day, the annual Dragon Boat racing, organised by The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper, was happening. It was postponed from May because of the rain and the following high river water that happened back then. Today in early September conditions were excellent and large crowds came to see the racing and look round the stalls.
Dragons Open Days
Another two Heritage walks set out early afternoon. One round the Lost Abbey, the other followed the route of the lost Wilts and Berks canal and then went to see the junction of the new canal that is being recreated by the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust.
Dragons Open Days
Normally Fun in the Parks takes place during the same weekend as Heritage Open Days, but Fun in The Parks was part of the Jubilee celebrations this year.

It will be interesting to see whether the Dragon Boats decides on May or September next year. Early September weather often seems to be better than May.

1 thought on “Dragon Boat Racing and 2nd day of Open Days

  1. Neil Boston

    Well done to Alastair, Hester & everyone else involved in HOD for yet again showcasing Abingdon-on-Thames; you did a brilliant job.

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