These are the people watching at the first arena near where you walk in…

There was an assault course ending with a Land Rover pull

and trials bike riding with a leap over three lorries.

Deputy Mayor Duncan Brown was there in body armour.

In another area there was a Brass Band, and Fiji Island dancers,

and falconry.

There was a lot going on… a fun fair, many stalls, things to try like archery, paint balling, and army meals served from shining tureens at £3.50 a go.

On the Market Place at 12 there was the start of the Yeah Baby Free music festival –

raising money for the John Radcliffe Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House.

Face paints for all.

Deputy Mayor Duncan Brown was there with body guard.

The music started with ‘Who Next’ – a ‘Who’ tribute band…

and I’m a Boy.

I was asked to mention that the Spindle Tree which appeared to have been totally destroyed by a plaque of caterpillars has made a complete recovery.

These are the Offices of the Vale Housing Association in the Vineyard. They manage the social housing that used to belong to the Vale of White Horse District Council.

Over recent days I have noticed that vehicles and offices have begun showing the Sovereign Vale sign.

In 2008 members of the Vale Housing Association voted to join the Sovereign Housing Group, and become part of a larger group with more influence and economies of scale.