Both off licences, that were part of the Thresher group, have now closed. A month ago it looked as if they might be safe but then a second wave of closures were announced.

When I started this blog about four years ago the future of this shop looked uncertain. Unwins went into receivership but then The Thresher Group took them over and rejuvinated the shop.

There are now no shops selling sweets on the way home from Larkmead School for many pupils. There used to be four… two filling stations, West End News, and The Local.

This afternoon at the old magistrate court, beneath the Guildhall, there was a concert by a group of Saxophonists for friends and family – conducted by George Haslam who teaches them. First half was just saxophones, and the second half was carols with the audience singing…

More carols from unusual places still to happen this week include Thursday Evening at COFFEE Aroma, 15 the High Street 6:30 PM and includes Mince Pies (see comments).

The Deputy Mayor and Mayor were there together to show their support at the candlelit vigil.

It’s for the sake of future generations something has to be done before it is too late.
People read out a proclamation that now was the time to change how we act, as the Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen takes place.

Abingdon Town Amateur Boxing Club had a fund raising event in town today. They are trying to raise the money for a boxing gym and community hall on Caldecott Rec. Today there was a darts marathon for 12 hours at the Stock Bar, and a raffle,

and Santa’s Grotto.

Anyway many many hours later the darts came to an end…and a small trophy was presented to Rick, who had the highest score on the night. Many thanks to those who were so generous in their support. The town always shows great support and generosity to the boxing club but they still have quite a way to go.