Abingdon Beds has moved from their old chapel shop in Spring road
to a new showroom along Marcham Road, next to Majestic Wines. The new premises was previously Honda Abingdon Motorbikes – before that business moved to Nuffield Way.
The new showroom will allow Gareth and Ashley Alsworth, the owners of Abingdon Beds, to greatly increase the number of beds and other furniture they can display, and make parking for customers easier.
Good Luck to them!
Wed 13th – Sat 16th September – When we are Married – Written by J.B.Priestly – Performed by Breakaleg Productions.
Thu 21st – to Sat 23rd September – Into the Woods- Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim – Book by James Lapine – Performed by MAC Productions
Wed 27th – Sat 30th September – Portia Coughlan – Written by By Marina Carr – Performed by Abingdon Drama Club.
Match the correct production to the synopsis …
A Baker and his wife live in a village where they all wish for something they can’t have. The Baker and his wife wish for a child, but they soon find out that because of a family curse they must first get magical items from classic fairy tales.
A woman cannot forget her twin brother who died fifteen years before. She still hears him calling to her. As a result she lives a detached existence.
A group of friends, all married on the same day in the same chapel, gather to celebrate their silver anniversary. They discover ‘shock horror’ that they are not legally married.
This morning the annual civic service took place at St Helen’s Church.
An array of civic dignitaries set off from the Guildhall towards the church led by the maces of Abingdon-on-Thames and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Mayor of Abingdon for 2017-18, Councillor Jan Morter, was accompanied by the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, and other dignatories including up to 18 members of Abingdon Town Council. There is an ancient connection between Kensington and the Abbey of Abingdon dating back to the 1100s. The civic connection was revived in the 1950s, and Mayors now take it in turns to attend each other’s civic service.
As part of Heritage Open Day it was good to see cars made in Abingdon – still going strong although the MG factory closed in 1980. They don’t make them like that anymore. Bob Frampton, in the picture, is writing a book on MGs called Made in Abingdon.
At 11 am the Town Crier, Tony Legge, announced the Mayor of Ock Street Mr Harry Knight who opened the day with a short speech.
Harry then led out the Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers to perform some traditional Abingdon dances.
The main feature of the day was the fifteen open properties. Here at St Ethelwolds House is Richard who gave two talks about the history of the house.
Christ’s Hospital Hall was very busy with lots of visitors throughout the day. They had an exhibition about the wharf and St Helen’s Mill in times gone by.
The Mayor of Abingdon, Councillor Jan Morter, also went round some of the open properties, and received a new picture ‘Made in Abingdon’ produced for this event – sponsored by West Waddy ADP.
The Mayor’s Civic Service is at St Helen’s Church this Sunday at 10:30. You are all invited.
Ride and Stride was also happening with over 500 churches and chapels open in Oxfordshire including St Helen’s Church. This annual event always coincides with Heritage Open day, during the 2nd weekend of September, and ensures the churches are open for two good reasons.
More pictures on the Abingdon Blog Facebook Album.