There is a big jumble sale – fund raising for the Alzheimer’s Society – on the Market Place. They have a £1 tombola with a prize every time, some cakes and preserves, and a large triangle of table tops loaded with: books, clothes, games, and an assortment of knick-knacks you will find nowhere else.

The shelves of the Bury Street Co-op are now empty apart from the day’s papers – as the shop will cease trading today 11th July.

The pedestrian lights are not working at the top of West St Helen Street. They were out of order for 6 days, then got fixed with the help of a generator – were working for Thursday and Friday, and are not working again.

There is a Play and Activity Day taking place at Southern Town Park on Saturday 11 July. The event is free and open to all, not just those living in South Abingdon. It is run by The Oxfordshire Play Assocation who promote and develop play opportunities for children and young people aged 0-19.

The day will also include some sport …

Abingdon Rugby Under 15s are currently looking to recruit new players to join the under 15s boys rugby team playing at Abingdon RFC, Lambrick Way, Abingdon OX14 5TJ. There is training on a Friday night from 6.30pm-8pm and games are played on a Sunday morning. Experience not essential, just a desire to be part of a team. If you are interested please call Robert Jacobs on 07887 716579 or rjacobs984@gmail.com .

(Picture is not of the under 15s but was taken at the Annual Rugby 7s in 2009. This year the annual Rugby 7s will be on Saturday 15th August. I think it is the 60th time the competition has been run.)