The Heart of things

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The Heart of Things
Christ Church, Abingdon, is hosting an art week, 9th -14th March 2015, featuring paintings and installations by Paul Hobbs. The exhibition is called The Heart of things, and is in the recently renovated barn on Northcourt Road, alongside the Barns Cafe.

As well as a variety of colourful abstract paintings, and some figurative paintings, there are some conceptual pieces including two larger works…
The Heart of Things
Paul can be seen here, in the check shirt, and will be available throughout the exhibition to discuss the works on show. This particular work is called ‘Holy Ground’ and is made from a collection of shoes and stories from Christians all around the world including a famous athlete. There are 32 people available, and so the shoes could change during the week.

A Spring-like Day

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A Spring-like Day
Today was the most spring-like day of the year so far. The Abbey Meadow’s play area attracted many young families, and the Ice Cream van was doing a good trade. Over the river the Abingdon Parkrun had the usual good turn out.
A Spring-like Day
Ruby’s Vintage Fair was in the Guildhall. They have one more visit on June 6th, and then are looking for a new venue on September 12th, when the Guildhall will be closed for the well publicised upgrade.
A Spring-like Day
The Close Care Home, from nearby Burcot, were raising money on the Market Place for Comic Relief (Friday 13th March) with a tennis ball operated ducking stool. Hit the target and a young lady got ducked.
A Spring-like Day
And The Broad Face re-opened…

Revamp at Abingdon Library – Children’s Area

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Abingdon Library Children's Area
The children’s area of Abingdon Library will be closed from 10th-12th March 2015 for a revamp.

I have heard that Wally will no longer be so prominent,
Abingdon Library Children's Area
and the fish tank is to be replaced with something smaller.
Abingdon Library Children's Area
All shall be revealed by this time next week!

The children’s part of the library is doing very well with attendance well up on a year ago, whereas other libraries have seen a decline. So this revamp is very well deserved.

St Nicolas Makeover Proposals

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Thanks to Julia for letting me know that St Nicolas Church (in the Market Place) are proposing to swap the pews for flexible seating …
St Nicolas Makeover Proposals
So now is the time for the people of Abingdon to say whether they agree or not.

The church has been at the centre of life in the town for 850 years. Church members want to make it more available for use by the community, while maintaining its primary function as a Christian church. Details of the proposed changes and a questionnaire for comments can be found in the church or on the website (www.stnicolasofabingdon.org.uk)
St Nicolas Makeover Proposals
The church is normally open on weekdays from 10-1.00 so please go in to discuss the ideas over a cup of coffee, or phone 01235 536343.
St Nicolas Makeover Proposals
St Nicolas Church was also open this evening for the ABCD Film Club Annual Silent Classic. This year it was Sparrows starring Mary Pickford from 1926 – accompanied on piano by Andrew Youdell.