There was plenty going on today on Abingdon Market Place today. There were stalls (quite a few of them with chilli).
Some were serving hot food (Indian and Wood fired pizza). There were not as many BBQ stalls as hoped for, but then the main caterer dropped out at the last moment.
Hedges, the Abingdon Butcher (normally to be found along Queen Street) had a selection of meats for the home BBQ.
There were fun stalls and rides.
There was also a bar, and music including Tom Hingley and the Kar-pets. Tom was born in Abingdon, and left to find fortune in Manchester where he became the lead singer of the 90’s group the Inspiral Carpets.
The event was organised by Yummy Events who also organise the Abingdon Chilli Festival.
The young lady who organised it was upset that her BBQ caterer could not make it, and about letting some people down, but there was sunshine and excellent music. It was another good day on Abingdon Market Place thanks to her.
It was lovely, the music was great, lots of nice stalls, loads of people and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves – a really good atmosphere.
PS a quick plug for tomorrow’s Bank Holiday Walks programme: 7 guided walks of varying lengths, each organised by a local community group and showing off various aspects of our area. We will also have trail leaflets and quizzes for those who want to do it themselves – a good family activity. Full details at http://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/outdoors/may-bank-holiday-walks, including a late additional “Art About Abingdon” walk, not on the flyer.