In the windows of Abingdon Library are some over sized medals, made from old vinyl records – put there as part of this summer’s reading challenge.
The badly scratched records were donated by Oxfam in Abingdon, and the artwork added by students at Larkmead school, to encourage children to come into the library and take part in this summer’s reading challenge.
Read six books from the library during the summer holidays, and become a Record Breaker!
School Holidays are here and for those families who have not gone away already, in the first week, there was a glorious first Sunday on the Abingdon Riviera (Abbey Meadows). A new mobile coffee stall appeared and will be there through the holidays.
The Abbey Meadows has an open air pool and a playground and a sprayground so it is the place to be on such a day. Coseners House had a party going and the music meant we were all part of the party.
Summer can’t get much better than lounging beside the boat after a day winding up or down the River Thames.
The Salter’s Steamer from Oxford to Abingdon now goes under the bridge at Abingdon …
makes a turn by St Helen’s Wharf, then parks on their own quayside at the Abingdon Bridge Marine.
At the Northcourt Centre, on Northcourt Road, a lot of the user groups had stalls for a big get together and fund raising afternoon. They included the Abingdon Peace Group who cannot see the reason for renewing Trident when times are hard and our money could be better spent.
There was a colourful display put on by the Abbey Quilters (who meet monthly first Tuesday in the month during the day) and by the Fitzharry’s Quilters (who meet on 4th Tuesday of the month in the evening.) There also seemed to be 2 or 3 different W.I.s, an art group, Scottish Country Dancers, Tap and Ballet classes, the Abingdon Horticultural Society, and possibly quite a few other groups.
They were raising funds for improving the centre.
As part of the same afternoon’s fund raising event there was an Open Garden nearby. £5 got you entry, and tea and cakes, and the chance to help the Northcourt Centre financially. The weather could not have been better.
The bees loved the lavender.
Meanwhile, close by, at “The Northcourt”, home of Abingdon United FC and Oxford United WFC, there was a game in progress.
A lot of people were there to see mid table Oxford United go down fighting to top of the table Doncaster Belles.
After the recent very successful World Cup Campaign, some of the Lionesses, who gained England third pace, will be coming to The Northcourt…. Fran Kirby, or England’s “mini Messi” as she was dubbed by manager Mark Sampson, will be there when Reading visit on August 9th. More info at oxfordunitedwfc.co.uk
White Horse Exotics opened this morning.
They have many small and exotic animals in the back together with the vivariums, food, lighting, heatpads and other paraphnalia that goes with keeping small reptiles and insects.
There are also toy reptiles in the window display.
The shop is opposite Oxfam, on Stert Street, which also has an exotic window display.
Also of interest to lovers of the exotic east is the opening of The Oriental Food Markt on West St Helen Street.
Also, and I am not sure how exotic this will be, at the Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon there is an Open Afternoon this Sunday, July 19th from 2.30 – 5 . 30 pm. Entry free! There will be demonstrations, fundraising, teas, and you can find out about the groups and clubs that use the Centre. You can also visit a local garden. ( £ 5 including tea and garden ). I will try to let you know on tomorrow’s blog.