From 27th October – 1st November at the Amey Theatre at Abingdon School, Abingdon Operatic Society will be performing such songs as: “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly“, “I Could Have Danced All Night“, “On The Street Where You Live” and “Get Me To The Church On Time“.

But can you name the show?

On Monday, the Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) will be considering its response to the proposed Incinerator between Sutton Courtney and Appleford. Some of the campaigners were in town warning people of the air quality and health dangers. They will be back on Monday to petition councillors.

(Picture borrowed from the Sutton Courtney against the Incinerator Site. Its their Copyright.)

The County Council is the real decision maker but the VWHDC is consulted, and will be considering:

• The visual impact of the development with its tall chimney
• The effect on traffic – a 10% increase is expected
• The effect on outdoor air quality and the environment generally

The lady at the door is ENTERING into St. Nicolas Church to look round the exhibition put on by Abingdon Artists.

Many of the canvasses are displayed on these linen frames – a recent investment by Abingdon Artists.

There are landscapes, still-lifes, portraits, and standing out near the alter: a guardian angel. Perhaps the religious setting influenced the selection – for there are no nudes.

In the Guildhall tonight there was a good crowd for Terry Stock’s goodbye send-off. Terry was the popular and hard working chief executive of the Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) from 1997 to 2008. (a portrait of Sir John Mason is behind him.)