The Broad Face sign that has reigned over the Bridge Street entrance into Abingdon for the last few years has been knocked off its perch by another sign.
These are not the executioners of the old. They are a couple of the helpers preparing the sign for the unveiling.
The veil is pulled away…
The Old Broad Face is back!
About a week ago markings appeared up the paths of East and West St Helen Street. This zig-a-zag dragons back has the letters FULR beneath.
Near the Salvation Army there are DROP and FULP (or possibly PULP) and a few scattered Xs and incomplete arrows.
I keep my ear to the ground normally, but on this one I have heard nothing. Has anybody heard what it all means?
Raffle tickets are on sale in Abingdon to give people the chance to “Be a Bun Thrower” at the royal wedding.
Just imagine the thrill of being right up there and throwing buns for Will and Kate.
Alternatively, for the same good cause, and one where you can keep you feet firmly on the ground, is this Friday at the Miele Centre at Fairacres …
“Good Living Tickets are on sale in Added Ingredients, Fabulous Flowers, Frends the Jewellers and The Shoe Shop of Abingdon. Only £5 and Choose Abingdon cardholders get a free ticket to bring a guest. Take a friend out and have fun sampling fine foods, wines and high quality local products this Friday evening at Miele. (4th March). Profits go to the Museum Appeal.”
Kieran lives down by the river in Abingdon not far from me and sent me a few pictures of ‘our lovely little town of Abingdon’. Here we look over the hedge at the back of the Long Alley Almshouses towards St Helen’s Church.
There is quite a lot happening round the back of the Old Gaol with large embankments being built on the far side. This view of the water front with willow branches hanging in the river will be interesting to compare with the new waterfront with restaurants and public access.
Finally, a lovely backdrop, with a plump pigeon and the paint peeling in the foreground. I believe the black paint was added for aesthetic reasons using a Grant from JET (the Joint Environmental Trust) some time back. Only the stretch nearest the town centre was done and it does look better than the standard grey underneath.