The Saxton Arms has now got a sign saying ‘General Store – Now Open’. I was not quite sure what to expect, but could see the ‘Pig Rowe Headquarters’ sign had gone from the front.
Inside they are selling off the pictures and boards, Aunt Sally sets, cleaning equipment and pub handles.
There is also the blackboard that used to stand outside the door – priced at £40.
The pub was recently closed and people are waiting to see what happens next.
The Vale of White Horse District Council’s Abbey Meadows Consultation ends at Midnight.
Only option A, and not B or C, sees a future for the Outdoor Pool. The result won’t be known until after the election as we are now into election Purdah – meaning veil or curtain – which prevents councils from making revealing pronouncements.
It was the lead officer, David Buckle, rather than a politician, who came out to receive a petition of over 2300+ signatures, organised by Naomi, to Save the Pool.
The Oxford Mail / Abingdon Herald were there to take pictures of the campaigners and the petition.
As the 38 Degrees Petition already contains over 500 signatures, David Buckle said, it will be discussed by the next Vale District Council, whatever it colour.
A steady stream of people crossed Abingdon Bridge this Easter Bank Holiday.
The hire boats were flying out.
Dushan, the Landlord of the Nags Head pub, enjoys the sunshine.
Sunshine is good for business, particularly on a bank holiday Monday.
Thanks to Iain for pictures of the Prime Minister’s visit to Abingdon yesterday
David Cameron came, in his big blue bus, to show support for Nicola Blackwood, the Conservative candidate, in Abingdon.
Just over a month until the elections and there is everything to play for nationally and in the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.
Sally Copley, the labour candidate, was also out campaigning in the Bury Street Shopping Centre yesterday.
Sally said she is taking part in about 19 hustings before the election. There will be lots of chances to hear from her and the other candidates – including at the Abingdon Church Hustings on April 15th in the Guildhall.