The scaffolding men were back early this evening putting scaffold over the near side of the Abbey Shopping Centre. So it looks like there will be a tunnel both sides.
Round the back the buildings have always given me the impression of something at the seaside. That will soon change and I guess this view from the top of the Charter Carpark will look quite different with taller buildings with gables in the foreground.
Those of you who have been following the progress of Carswell Community School’s reflective sensory garden will know that the area is now really taking shape. Thanks to the hard work of some very dedicated teachers, governors, parents & friends, alongside generous donations from local businesses and the community,
What was previously a large deserted concrete area is already in use for lessons in science, art & R.E.
The children have already “made it theirs” by adding their very own willow shelter, built with the help of the Earth Trust. The week sees one last big effort to get the area fully planted in time for its official opening in June.
The school would love to see you at their Community Plant-in on Saturday 28th. Just pop along between 2:00 and 6:00pm with gloves & a trowel – you’ll be made very welcome. (Thanks to TrinityLearning for the report)
Yesterday the South Abingdon Residents’ Plan map went to Thameside School, during parents’ evening, and it will be back there for the second parents’ evening tomorrow.
This evening it was at Preston Road Community Centre. There are lots of small cocktail stick flags with issues like dog bin needed here, or day centre needed, or Skatepark, or dangerous traffic here, and people stick the pins into the map where appropriate. It will also be at the Preston Road Youth Club on Friday Night.
South Abingdon Residents’ Plan are also holding two public gigs, one on Saturday 28th April at Preston Road Community Centre between 10 and 1; the other at Abingdon Rugby Union Football Club off Lambrick Way on Saturday 5th May, also between 10 and 1. And if sticking flags into a map is not entertainment enough there will also be a children’s entertainer, face painting, a bouncy castle and refreshments.
Afterwards the map will be out on the road again visiting flats for elderly people, the Children’s Centre etc etc., and anywhere where people gather.
In a rash moment I did say I would set up a facebook group for SARP. If you use Facebook, you could try to Like it and add comments … http://www.facebook.com/groups/406426419375592/ .
Over in the continental area there was The Abingdon European Society on one side and the Anglo German Society the opther, both of whom have their programmes of lectures and tours and social events
Nearby was also the Abingdon and District Twinning Society …
who on the 14th May have a special concert to celebrate 40 years of twinning with Lucca. The Italian Soprano Silvana Froli will be singing at the Amey Theatre.
A couple of days before that on Saturday the 12th May Abngdon Rugby Football Club are putting on an OctoFest and will be throwing their doors wide open for a fun day, with some Rugby, celebrating 80 years of Rugby at the club.
Abingdon Hockey Club were also at the Clubs and Societies Day. Not sure they have a special event but they are looking to welcome new players Now. They have 3 Men’s Teams, 2 Ladies’ Teams and a mixed Team.
Finally Dorothy Shaw was there promoting Abingdon Jazz Club at the Kings Head and Bell. 2nd Wed. of the month 8:30pm. Free Entry! On May 9th is The Jazz Gene.
There were lots more groups than that but I only got about half way round before realising what time it was. We had to leave for a family event in Hull. And I’ll be using what I learned from the Morris Dancers stall for the next Abingdon London Link.