Mild Weather – snow drops, roses, puddles, and daffodils

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Mild Weather
Thanks to Janet for this … We have experienced mild weather lately and there are many bulbs and flowers coming up in the garden.  I am attaching a photo of the snowdrops in my garden at the moment in South Abingdon. Abingdon Horticultural Society are running a trip to Colesbourne Park for Galanthophiles (snowdrop lovers) on Thursday 18th February.

The snowdrop collection at Colesbourne Park originated in the plantings made by Henry John Elwes. In 1874 he discovered Galanthus elwesii while travelling in western Turkey. Today there are many cultivars, many, including rare varieties, can be seen at Colesbourne
Mild Weather
Just to add that the roses outside Trinity Church Hall (The Conduit Centre) are still in bloom.
Mild Weather
There has been a lot of rain since the afternoon of January 1st. Large puddles have formed on some roads,
Mild Weather
Daffodils, along Coopers Lane, are bent by the rain.

Boundary Walk – January 2016

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Boundary Walk
Somebody counted over 81 participants in the beating the bounds walk round Abingdon this morning – more than last year. The walk begins on the Market Place. Then follows – as closely as possible – the 1556 Abingdon Borough boundary. In places old geographical features are no longer recognisable so there is some guesswork.
Boundary Walk
A photographer from the Oxford Mail was there to cover the beginning of the walk.
Boundary Walk
The walk then followed the Ock Valley to the Ock Bridge. A willow had split in two covering the path. There have been strong winds recently, and so there was a short diversion.
Boundary Walk
Participants had to go out of the way on Marcham Road where the traffic lights have been moved.
Boundary Walk
At every stop the town crier rang his bell, and Penny Clover, who was leading the walk, told us something about the history of the place where we stood.

Christian Aid New Year walk 2016

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Christian Aid New Year walk
The Church in Abingdon, Christian Aid New Year walk began this morning at 10 am from Abingdon Baptist Church/35 Ock Street. There were about 60 participants.
Christian Aid New Year walk
The route was to include the Sustrans Path towards Radley, Radley Lakes, Radley College and Lodge Hill with a refreshment stop at Radley Church Hall. The first 2 pictures shows participants leaving Abingdon Baptist Church.
Christian Aid New Year walk
The next 2 pictures shows participants passing Abingdon County Hall.
Christian Aid New Year walk
A guide and map of the walk was available at the start for £1. People started together but could make their own way round, at their own pace. Many participants had raised sponsorship towards the Christian Aid Christmas appeal, others just made a donation.