After 6 years at Trinity Abingdon, Reverend Richard Bittleston led his last service this morning. He was showered with goodbye gifts afterwards, and The Church Secretary said how sad it was to see him go: because of his thought provoking sermons; the musical gifts he brought to Trinity; the way he has helped churches in the local circuit and the Church in Abingdon; and for the warm welcome and attention he has given to all people coming to Trinity for weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
Today was also the annual Abingdon Horse Show. Horse boxes could be seen arriving throughout the morning, and the first field in Rye Farm was full of horse boxes by lunchtime.
The next fields held five rings, two for horse jumping, and three rings for showing horses, ridden or by hand , and fun activities like fancy Dress, Prettiest Mare, and Handsomest Gelding.
There were also stalls selling rider and horse equipment and paraphernalia.
Ian Richards (and Tabatha Richards) should be moving south this week.
Taken from All Saints Notices:
Welcoming our new minister: All Saints and Trinity will be working together to provide afternoon tea after the Circuit Welcoming Service for Ian & Tabitha on Sat 30th August.
3pm.