There was a big effort today to get everything ready in time. The Christmas Tree and Giant Candles were put up in the Market Place.

The last of the larger decorations were also hooked up above the High Street.

The Abingdon Christmas Extravaganza, organised by Abingdon Chamber of Commerce, will be on December 2nd. That weekend also sees the Abingdon Beer Festival at the Abbey Buildings on December 1st and 2nd.

This weekend, on Saturday 25th November, Trinity Church has a Christmas Fair, and St Helen’s Church has a Christmas Market.