Saturday in Town

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Saturday in Town
The Local Excellence Market had a lot of stalls including a wood turner running a simple lathe with a foot pedal and string.
Saturday in Town
The Market seemed to be doing well, as did the coffee places. Whether all  the town businesses benefit as well I’m not sure
Saturday in Town
It seems strange that the newly refurbished precinct is still being touched up. The two large new units are still empty six months down the line.
Saturday in Town
There were two men scraping the moss from the roof of the Old Abbey Buldings. This week in the Unicorn Theatre The Abindon Drama Club has been performing The Accrington Pals.
Saturday in Town
Bells were ringing for weddings. The Town Crier was in good voice crying from the County Hall roof, and clearly audible down below.

It was a lovely Saturday. Pictures of the Family Day at Dalton Barracks to follow.

Peachcroft Field Planning Application

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Peachcroft Field
The planning application for the field at the edge of Peachcroft is now underway. Letters have been sent by the Vale of White Horse to neighbours asking for comments.
Peachcroft Field
A lot of the land for the Peachcroft Estate was owned by Radley College and developed back in the 1970s. Just one corner plot has remained, and for some years was protected by covenant.
Peachcroft Field
Radley College would now like to develop that field for housing. The money raised would fund further development of the college but has raised some opposition from the local people.

The decision will be made in September.

Armed Forces Day and Thanks to Dalton Barracks

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Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is on Saturday but as schools don’t normally open on Saturday Carswell Scool are having a Camo Day for army charities today (Friday) “Cam Up…Be Cool”
Armed Forces Day
On the Sports Field across the road from Dalton Barracks, everything is being laid out for the Abingdon Station Families Fun Day on Saturday 12 – 4:30, which is followed by a Party in the Park, where among other acts there is an Olly Murs Tribute Act. The event is to say thankyou to families, and local community are very welcome.
Armed Forces Day
Many thanks to Dalton Barracks for allowing Abingdon Town Amateur Boxing Club to train in your excellent gym for another year. A big thanks to Robert who is taking a rest as coach after this year, after many years of coaching, and to Kevin who has led coaching this year. Thanks also to Zaheer and Hamish for all the work they do at the club. If anybody is interested in the art of boxing and would like to help support the club, the AGM is on 11th Aug at Preston Road Community Centre at 7pm.

Open Day and Circus at Stonehill House

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Circus with a difference
On Saturday 6th July from 3 – 6.30 pm there will be a variety of entertainments followed by a circus with a difference …
Circus with a difference
in the barn of Stonehill House.
Circus with a difference
The performers are ‘Street Children’ from Russia.

Upsala Circus is a unique project aimed at giving ‘at risk’ kids, a dream, through learning circus and other skills.
Circus with a difference
If the weather holds good then there will be a chance for people to wander the gardens, enjoy a string quartet playing in the open pavilion, have tea & cakes, look at stalls on the lawn etc. The circus show itself is at 5pm.

Stonehill House is off Oday Hill. The Stonehill house website has the booking details and directions. Many thanks to Anthea for hosting this, and all the other interesting activities she has put on of late.