Author Archives: Back Streeter

Eden Tots Start Friday

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Eden Tots Start Friday
At the Salvation Army in West St Helen’s Street there is a new toddler group called Eden Tots starting on Friday.
Eden Tots Start Friday
The front room was once a charity shop and has been brightly decorated room for the toddler group. They could expand if things go well.
Eden Tots Start Friday
Also near the Monday Market, the man from the Salvation Army had the War Cry magazine. The War Cry has an article about Tom Hanks new film, playing TV Presenter Fred Rogers; another on the Women’s Rugby Six Nations; another on de-stigmatising mental health problems; and something on a very famous Liverpool footballer who was baptised two weeks ago, as shown on his own Instagram video https://www.instagram.com/p/B7WCbhRF-FZ/.

Cycleway Improvements start 3rd Feb 2020

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Cycleway Improvements
The Peep O Day Lane cycleway (running from Abingdon Marina to Drayton) is to be closed from 3rd Feb 2020 for approximately 14 weeks so that the path can be upgraded. My guess is that will involve re-surfacing the path, cutting back vegetation, better signs and marking, and reflectors.
Cycleway Improvements
The off-road sections are being closed and not the section of road used by lorries going to the quarry. The diversion is via the cycleway up the Drayton Road and is marked.

This is all part of the larger Science Vale Cycling Network project. The project aims to provide better cycle connectivity between the employment centres at Harwell, Oxford, Milton Park and Culham Science Centre and the towns of Abingdon, Didcot, and Wantage within the Science Vale area. The improved routes for cyclists and pedestrians will make cycling a more attractive choice and encourage sustainable travel . For more information visit Science Vale Cycling Network.
Cycleway Improvements
Thank you to Andrew for letting me know.

Abingdon Streetscape

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On the 1st of each Month a group called City Daily Photo bloggers set an assignment. In 2020 the themes show off various elements of our cities and towns.
February – Streetscape
March – Municipal Building
April – School
May – Shopping
…
Abingdon Streetscape
For a Streetscape I took some pictures of Bridge Street at around noon today and picked this one

The first time I ever came to Abingdon was by Bridge Street, having crossed the River Thames. It was a summer day and Bridge Street was crowded with people and traffic.

Streetscapes from other places round the world can be seen at http://cdpbthemeday.blogspot.com/2020/01/february-theme-day-streetscape.html .

Britain Leaves European Union

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Britain Leaves European Union
This picture of the County Hall in Abingdon on Thames was taken at 11 pm on 31st January 2020. Britain has just left the European Union.
Britain Leaves European Union
There is a fine drizzle. Sami’s queue continues unchanged. There is a phut phut where somebody has launched a small rocket but no bang or shower of sparks. We are entering a new era but unlike new year there is no tradition for leaving the EU.
Britain Leaves European Union
Having walked around the town centre and failed to find any signs of celebration, I check the time. No bells were rung. There was no dancing in or outside the pubs. Some people watched a face on a large screen explaining the significance of this day.