The Old Anchor, a historic riverside pub in Abingdon, is now available to lease on a free-of-tie basis. This means the new tenant can buy their beer from any supplier, giving them greater flexibility and independence. The details are at https://www.fleurets.com.
The pub closed in May 2023, and in August, the Oxford Mail reported that Greene King had decided to stop managing the Old Anchor as one of their tied pubs.
If you see a house with Christmas lights up on 8th November, the people who live there are probably trying to spread some good cheer and enjoy the season a little longer.
And when Bury Street, has its Christmas Lights on 8th November, it could be that the management company have read the studies that show that Christmas Lights help boost people’s mood. Many small businesses rely on the festive season for a significant portion of their annual revenue, and shopping early can help them.
Leaves are turning colour. The creeper on Bath Street, which was cut back a few years ago, has grown back, with a full display of red leaves this year.
The Liquid Amber trees on the Market Place have also got their fiery red autumn colour.
The Liquid Amber Trees around the War Memorial were planted at about the same time but look bigger in the smaller space.
The London Planes on St Helen’s Wharf provide shade and shelter in the summer. But in autumn, their leaves turn a golden yellow.
Queen Victoria, in the Abbey Gardens, has a view over many trees. Their autumn colours look at their best when the sun shines.
Abingdon & District Musical Society (ADMS) will hold a choral & orchestral concert at 7:30pm on Saturday 18th November 2023 in St Helen’s Church, West St Helen St., Abingdon OX14 5BS.
The programme of the concert will be as follows:
Brahms – Song of Destiny
Bruckner – Te Deum
Dvorak – Symphony no. 8, in G major
The annual Christmas Fair at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Park Road, Abingdon is on Saturday 11th November 2023 from 10am – 2pm. This is their biggest fundraising event of the year with proceeds to St Michael’s Church and the Archway Foundation.
Other events include:
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 November, Art & Crafts Exhibition & Sale, St Nicolas Church, 10am-5pm daily.
Saturday 18 November, Church Twinning Event: French Bourrée Dance Workshop & Bourrée Dancing with Argentan Ceilidh Band Natalan, followed by Barn Dance. From 5.30pm at Trinity Church Hall. Tickets £10, children free includes a Buffet Supper.