Abingdon-on-Thames Portal Launched

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New Town Portal Launched
There was some criticism last year that there are far too many different websites trying to represent Abingdon and they are not joined up or giving the same picture of the town.

Today the Abingdon-on-Thames portal was launched. For the first time Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council, Guildhall and Museum, and Choose Abingdon are brought together in one website. There are also additional pages for history – with a section on people and places created by Abingdon Archaelogical and Historical Society.

Then there are also sections for businesses, events, places to visit, and clubs and societies.
New Town Portal Launched
The first town council web site, that I remember, ran from 2000-2001. It looked good but, as I understand it, turned out to be a problem to maintain.
New Town Portal Launched
For a while a temporary web site was used which could at least be maintained.
New Town Portal Launched
That was replaced by a web site that ran from about 2005-2008. It was built on a standard package used by lots of local councils and similar bodies.
New Town Portal Launched
A redesign from the same company was used until yesterday.

The new portal looks the best yet. It just needs people to make sure all the content is there and updated when it changes.

Planting a Bee Friendly Flower Bed in the Abbey Grounds

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Flower Bed for Bees
Next to the public toilets in the Abbey Meadows, the Abingdon Carbon Cutters have planted bee friendly flowers.
Flower Bed for Bees
Plants chosen are easy to grow and full of nectar to feed bees, and are chosen to flower at different times throughout the season.  For more about how to plant to attract bees, and other things the Carbon Cutters do, see Abingdon Carbon Cutters (Bee Friendly Flowers can be found under the food menu on their site.)

Looking Forward to the Bank Holiday (and Half Term for some)

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Bank Holiday
Tomorrow is bank holiday and the sun does feel like it is having some impact on the prevailing cool air. On Bank Holiday Monday there are 4 guided walks to choose from – or leaflets available to follow at your own pace. All Free. Thanks to Marilyn for holding up the advert for me. Walks are organised by Pat Bryden of the Friends of Abingdon, and her helpers.
Bank Holiday
Marilyn, Alice and Mike Badcock were all on the Market Place, with other councillors (like the new Deputy  Mayor Angela Lawrence and Hermann Matheson and Pat Longergan) advertising Fun in The Parks and Music in the Parks. Both events are on June 1st. The first is free. The second is by entry with a wrist band. Over 60% are sold.
Bank Holiday
The Heated Open Air Pool opened for the summer season yesterday at 10am. Warmer weather is needed to cut down the heating bill, and to stop the trees dropping leaves. It was fine for 60 lengths by which times I got out to warm my feet a little.
Bank Holiday
Not quite open yet is the recently refurbished water feature. But it looks amazing.

Please leave a comment if there anything else on during the Bank Holiday (or half term) people might like.

Caldecott Meadow Opening

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Caldecott Meadow Opening
Earlier in the year volunteers, including members of the Abingdon Carbon Cutters and Green Gym and Abingdon Vespers Rotary club, worked together planting fruit trees in the grounds of Caldecott School.
Caldecott Meadow Opening
The trees are now coming into blossom.
Caldecott Meadow Opening
At Friday lunchtime children from Caldecott School congregated round a new shelter at the bottom of the – nearby – newly created meadow area.
Caldecott Meadow Opening
The Chairman (?) of the Abingdon Vespers Rotary Club, and a young lady from Caldecott School, officially opened Caldecott Meadow. It will become an area for outdoor learning for children from Caldecott School and the Children’s Centre alongside.