Work on Broad Street looks almost complete.

Barriers protect the soon-to-be-with-us replacement tree. There used to be a tree with a hedge on a raised traffic island.

Wheel clamping could be on the way for the Albert Park private roads. Erection of Parking Signs at various locations on lamp posts, and posts, in Park Crescent and Park Road is to be considered.

So you can imagine the scenario. People go along to a wedding or funeral at Trinity Church, or St Michael’s Church. They return to find they’ve been clamped.

I only hope they get the right people this time: the ones who have churned up the grass verges and blocked peoples drives and don’t give a damn, and not the mourning relative who could not find the church in time.

Abingdon Arts Festival 2008 begins on March 1st. One highlight of the festival will be Roger McGough performing his poetry at the Amey Theatre. There is also a photography competition – details are on the Arts Festival website. Entries can be about anything – but just three entries per person …

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That’s my lot. I hope others will come up with something better.