Italian Market

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Italian Cheese at the Market
We got some of this strangely shaped Caciocavallo cheese at the Italian Market in town today. The London-based market travels around the UK throughout the year bringing a taste of Italy to the provinces, and this is the second year it has been to Abingdon.
Italian Olives at the Market
We also bought a mix of olives, stuffed vine leaves and artichokes from this stall. Food on sale is produced in Italy and represents many different Italian regions. Only the bread is baked in London.
Italian Market with balloons
Costa had a display of balloons round their tables that complemented the Tricolor Market Stalls.
Italian Market From Jessops
This final picture was taken inside Jessops.

No Traffic Lights

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No Traffic Lights
For about two weeks now the traffic lights at the top of West St Helen Street have not been working. They got taken away for some maintenance and returned a few days ago but they have not yet been turned on.

‘Uncontrolled Crossing’
says a notice.

The biggest problem has been the queues it has caused down West St Helen Street because cars can’t get out without pedestrians crossing. Even that has not been so bad this week as it is half term.
Open Air Pool Banner
Above the non functioning lights a large banner has appeared today saying the Open Air Pool is now open. Today was the first day it was warm enough to tempt many half termers out to use it.
Red Seat on Stratton Way
Out on our evening walk we were passing this paved area off Stratton Way when I saw something familiar.
Red Seat on Stratton Way - close-up
It was a red seat – last seen almost four years ago on the Ock Valley walk. It got painted black, and then got damaged and taken away. It is now back and repaired and without the black paint.