Abingdon Health Walks – First Steps Back

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Thanks to Viv for this …
Arthur Preston Blue Plaque
Abingdon health walks have increased their choice of walks for the Summer. They are offering new FIRST STEPS WALKS. These last for 5-30 minutes and are provided for those people who want to gradually increase their fitness after health problems, an illness or an operation. Walking will be at your pace.

One of these regular walks is from Preston Road Community Centre.(Midget Close, Abingdon, OX14 5NR) on Thursday mornings at 10.30 am
Arthur Preston Blue Plaque
There are also Wellbeing Centre Walks (The Health and Wellbeing Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon OX14 3GD). These take place on the first Monday and the third Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am. You need to go to reception to sign in.

For further information try www.walkingforhealth.org.uk and find the Abingdon page. Alternatively contact vivboorman531(at)btinternet.com or phone 01235 531769.

Arthur Preston Blue Plaque

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Thanks to Christine for letting me know about this event, and Elizabeth for the 2nd picture.
Arthur Preston Blue Plaque
The latest Oxfordshire Blue Plaque has been unveiled at a large house near the Albert Monument, on Park Crescent in Abingdon. It commemorates Arthur Edwin Preston (1852–1942) Mayor, antiquarian, and historian of Abingdon.
Arthur Preston Blue Plaque
His house is now owned and used by Abingdon School, and the plaque was unveiled on Friday by Jackie Smith, Honorary Archivist of Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council, in the presence of The Mayor of Abingdon, the Master of Christ’s Hospital, the Head of Abingdon School, the Chairman of the Vale, among others.

“Arthur Preston made an extraordinary contribution both as a borough and county councillor and as an antiquarian who preserved the record of Abingdon’s history and restored its ancient buildings … (read on here)”

New path to the River Thames in Abingdon

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New path
There is an alternative to the steep path at Abingdon Bridge for wheelchair, mobility scooter users, and people not too steady on their feet.
New path
A level path now leads from Hales Meadow car park to the River Thames path. It was created by the Vale of White Horse District Council and opened earlier this month.
New path
The path was being well used by people who otherwise might not be able to get down to the riverside.

Art Exhibition and Craft Market

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Art and Crafts
At the 06 Gallery, in John Mason School, there was a lot of art work on display from students studying: Art, Graphic Design, Textile Design, and 3D Design.
Art and Crafts
The work was of  a high standard, with colour, variety, movement, and innovation, and we enjoyed an interesting hour looking round.
Art and Crafts
Meanwhile on the Market Place, at the twice-yearly Craft Fair, one stall was taken by Fitzharrys School, who will be putting on an art exhibition at the Community Shop in early July.
Art and Crafts
In addition to the Craft Stalls there was a mini-exhibition of patchwork quilting to encourage people to “have a go” themselves. Ardington School of Crafts were there for anybody wanting formal tuition in crafts from Ceramics to Willow Weaving.
Art and Crafts
Despite the rain, there was plenty to warm the heart, including music from Abingdon Concert Band, and hot chilli sauces from the Abingon Based Steam Power Sauce Co. They will be back for the Oxfordshire Chilli Festival, in Abingdon, on August 15th.