Perhaps the most photographed place in Abingdon: Abingdon Weir begins with a row of radial gates with a walkway across.

The walkway continues but you are advised not to stray off the path – even to take photographs. Here are the walled-in sluice gates which jet foaming water across to the far side of the weir pool.

Finally there is the calm landing area for Abingdon Lock.

A new hedge has just been planted at the end of Chaunterell Way in South Abingdon.

The hedge is made of native species that produce berries and haws.

This blackbird is eating berries from a tree at the back of the Ferry Boat House, off Wilsham Road. If the new hedge works out, there will be lots more berries.

(Hedge planted by the Abingdon Town Council outdoor staff)

I’m Sorry that I missed last Friday’s 11 AM launch of the national ‘Keep Trade Local Campaign‘ in Abingdon, but I was working.

The campaign is aimed at raising awareness among local businesses of the skills and resources available within the town itself.

Thanks to Mark for the pictures.

The FSB ( Federation of Small Businesses) organised this event. Here Dr Evan Harris, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, appears to be pointing at the www.localroots.co.uk sign, for the press. (Hopefully it will make the Herald who did an excellent two pages on the Christmas Extravaganza. There are also lot more pictures on Abingdon Flickr of the Extravaganza – see side link.)

“Abingdon put in a much improved performance to record their first league victory for 10 matches with a 1-0 win at home to Fairford Town. Jelroy Constant is the hero with the only goal in the 72nd minute.”

I heard the cheers, shortly after taking this picture of the floodlights through the trees, while walking the dog…

It may seem strange to see ‘Abingdon Town Football Club – sponsored by Station Flooring Didcot‘. But as I was told Station Flooring, Didcot, have been a good friend to the club over the years.