New Royal Oak in the Albert Park

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New Royal Oak
An oak tree was planted in Albert Park in commemoration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Felicity Dick, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, planted the tree.
New Royal Oak
The spade used was loaned by Abingdon School and is the same spade used by Mrs Thatcher and The Princess Royal and others.

Albert Park is owned by the Christ’s Hospital of Abingdon, the charity founded in 1553. The current Master of Christ’s Hospital, Lt Col Andrew Douglass, said a few words to honour the occasion.

(Thanks to Iain for the report)

Police Elections – Allow Time for Possible Queues

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Police Elections
The first ever Police & Crime Commissioner Elections took place today in Abingdon and across the nation.

I voted at the Guildhall and was the only voter there at 8:10 p.m and so do not expect many people to be disenfranchised because of possible queues.
Police Elections
There were 6 candidates standing in the Thames Valley Police Area. The winning candidate will be accountable for how crime is tackled here.

Abingdon Lock to be drained

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Lock Closure
The Environment Agency have been doing a rolling programme of Lock refurbishments over recent years, and this autumn / winter is the turn of Abingdon Lock.
Lock Closure
The lock will be will be drained and the lock chamber and surrounds refurbished.

Fences are already in position, and signs are up. Work personnel are being advised to be properly booted and suited and to wear life jackets.