The extension to Costa, into what was Jessops, on Abingdon Market Place became more evident with the erection of a new sign. Work has been going on inside for some weeks.

Costa not only has an Abingdon outlet on the Market Place, but also in the Esso Filling Station on Marcham Road, and in a couple of convenience stores where, I can now reveal, those giant coffee cups contain bricks.

Staff Training has been going on for a while now. The new sign went up a on October 1st, replacing the red plastic one.

The Narrows were open for a ‘Live Session’ yesterday and have opened for a second ‘Live Session’ today –

I guess that means live staff training with real customers.

The Official Opening is 8th October during Abingdon Fair. Fair Rides are converging on Abingdon – ready to roll into town tomorrow.

Late back from work tonight so here is what can be seen late at night in Abingdon

Badgers in Stert Street have gone for the cuffs in pocket look.

The Abingdon Carbon Cutters are in the Commmunity Shop this week. That means freshly pressed apple juice if you catch them during the day.

The larger ‘New Look’ has no window yet but work is underway.

There has been some swapping around of shop premises as September ends …

The Natural Health Centre have moved from where they were on St Edmunds Lane.

They have reappeared in Coxeter House, on the ground floor, next to Behind Bars.

Across the way at Coxeter House AAH Printer Solutions have just moved out,

and are currently setting up shop at Lombard Street where Faulkner Photography were.

More shop moves are underway. How will it all end?