Abingdon
London
- Women's International Champions Cup: Chelsea and Man City to play in inaugural event
- UK temperatures top 29C in hottest April day since 1949
- Hospitals recruit managers faster than doctors and nurses
- Man Utd v Tottenham: Spurs don't need FA Cup win - Mauricio Pochettino
- London rapper Kenny Mukendi goes missing in Brazil
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BBC Birmingham News Feeds
- Hospitals recruit managers faster than doctors and nurses
- Birmingham university gospel choir 'has become like a family'
- Birmingham Ladies trio in Team of Year
- Tyrone Dorsett shot dead in Bordesley 'touched lives of many'
- Wolves: Super agent Jorge Mendes, Chinese owners and global ambition
- Premier League clubs want more evidence on safe standing
- Yeovil Town Ladies v Birmingham City Ladies
- 'Papers in boot' police chief Marcus Beale sacked
- Dementia: 'I thought my dad was lost forever'
- Thames Valley Police arrest 16 in drug raids
BBC Bristol News Feed
- Boy, 11, needs surgery after Bristol dog attack
- Jonathan Joseph: Bath's England centre set to miss South Africa tour
- Acid attack murder trial: Victim 'driven to euthanasia'
- Reward in hunt for suspected Cardiff kidnapper Scott Saint
- Dale Winton, Supermarket Sweep presenter, dies aged 62
- Clevedon house crash: Woman dies as car hits house
- Doctor 'might have' apologised to mum after son's death
- Vets step in to save Wild Place Project's newborn lemur
- Bristol City Women v Liverpool Ladies
- Australia ball-tampering: Matt Renshaw backs Cameron Bancroft to recover from ban
Cornwall Council News feed
- Children in Cornwall celebrate the seasons through song
- Council agrees unanimously to reduce charge for disabled car park spaces
- Members agree to provide up to £3million to help fund a Stadium for Cornwall
- More reception age children in Cornwall offered their first preference school this year
- Wadebridge and Padstow Community Network Panel meeting to discuss new Community Network Highways Scheme
- Communities get more say on local road projects
- Free Galaxy of Stars evening celebrates International Dark Sky Week
- Six more Safer Towns launched across Cornwall to tackle community safety
- New out of town parking for Penzance
- Council to undertake Farms Strategy Inquiry
BBC Essex News Feed
- 'Wind warning' on day of bouncy castle death
- World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Stephen Maguire; Mark Selby plays Joe Perry
- 'Major stroke' survivor to run London Marathon
- Bouncy castle that killed Summer Grant 'packed away'
- Courtney Senior: Colchester United winger signs new contract
- John Pordage death: Bradley Blundell charged with murder
- Summer Grant: Bouncy castle that killed girl not 'adequately anchored'
- Scott Fenwick: Chelmsford City striker scores back-to-back hat-tricks of penalties
- FC Barcelona 'hot dog and Coke' Good Samaritan found
- Braintree Town: National League South club accept one-point deduction
BBC Hampshire News Feed
- US veteran pays tribute to SS Leopoldville troopship
- Plastic straw and cotton bud ban proposed
- Southampton arts centre delays 'cost council £16m'
- Marcos Alonso: Banned Chelsea defender to miss FA Cup semi-final
- 'Theme park therapy' helps son to come alive, says mum
- UK confirms post-Brexit passport deal with Gemalto
- Man charged with Andover alley stab murder
- Leicester City v Southampton
- Portsmouth Port jobs saved by wind blade contract
- Charlotte Edwards: No better time to be a female cricketer, says ex-England captain
BBC Manchester News Feeds
- Rochdale man jailed for samurai sword wife murder
- First baby born at Ingleside Birthing Centre, Salford
- Women's International Champions Cup: Chelsea and Man City to play in inaugural event
- Man wanted over missing Scot Lisa Brown case arrested at Heathrow
- Corrie actor: 'Amazing response’ to OCD storyline
- Rochdale child sex abuse: Council considers compensation claims
- Tom Davies: Wigan Warriors winger signs new five-year deal
- Stokes is named in WSL 1 Team of Year
- Salford man jailed for sharing terrorist handbooks
- Manchester 'snack' teenager explains his viral head boy campaign video
BBC Lincolnshire News Feed
- Bradley Wood: Ex-Lincoln City player banned for six years for match-fixing offences
- Legal threat over Virgin Trains East Coast rail franchise
- Lincolnshire Police officer suspended over 'assault'
- Lincoln City 0-0 Wycombe Wanderers
- Saxilby houseboat with dog on-board stolen by joyriders
- Dog seizure policy working in Lincolnshire, police say
- MoD experts return to Woodhall Spa mustard gas site
- Teenager arrested over Boston street stabbing
- Asian hornet spotted in Bury cauliflower prompts alert
- Port Vale v Lincoln City
Amersham News Views and Information News Feed
- Amersham Art Group – Acrylic & Oil Artists Demonstration – May, June & July
- Amersham Rotary Charity Concert For Scannappeal & Amersham Bandroom Appeal – Saturday 30th June
- Bedroom Farce – Presented by New Penny Theatre Company – 15-18 May
- Sister Act – The Musical – Coming to Chesham 18-21 April 2018
- 2nd Amersham Common Jumble Sale – 28 April
- Chorleywood Choral Society’s Spring Concert – Sunday 29th April
- Artist Demonstration – Amersham Community Centre, Tue 3rd April
- AMCHOR Summer Concert: Vaughan Williams: Sea Symphony – 12 May St Mary’s Amersham
- New book about Amersham on the Hill published
- “Conway Hall Ethical Society – Past, Present & Future” – Talk – Amersham – 14 March
Annual Meeting and Mayor Making
The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Councillor Jan Morter, and the Town Council invite you to the Annual Meeting and Mayor Making of the Town Council in
St. Helen’s Church, Abingdon-on-Thames at 7pm
Wednesday 9th May 2018
Doors open from 6.30pm
You are invited to join the Mayor and Town Councillors for a glass of wine or a soft drink at the conclusion of the meeting.
Mouse Hole Cafe receives 5 Star award
The Mouse Hole Café in the Basement of Abingdon Museum has this week received a 5 star award for taking steps to avoid plastic waste and pollution.
The Certificate was presented to the café manager, Emma Rose by the Mayor of Abingdon, Cllr Jan Morter, on behalf of the Abingdon Cuts Plastic! Campaign, part of Abingdon Carbon Cutters.
Three excellent things which the Mouse Hole café do are:
1. Sell reusable Ecoffee cups, made from bamboo.
Community Led Plan Meeting - 16th April 2018 at 6pm
Reminder about this evenings Community Led Plan Meeting
Following the Community Survey which took place in the autumn, the results have now been collated and analysed.
Residents are now invited to help progress the work at a series of meetings which will focus on the issues which have been highlighted by the survey as priorities. To each of the meetings we are inviting representatives of the various organisations who have responsibilities in relation to the matters under consideration.
The next meeting is:
Pedestrian bridge over River Ock - now open!
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council are pleased to confirm that the new bridge leading from St Helen’s Court into the Ock Valley Walk has recently been installed and the Ock Valley Walk is now open to the public again.
In accordance with the Town Council's drive to be environmentally friendly the new bridge is made out of recycled plastic. This also means that its construction is much more sturdy than the previous old wooden bridge.
We are pleased the Ock Valley Walk is open for the spring and hopefully the weather will now improve too!
Community Led Plan Meetings
Following the Community Survey which took place in the autumn, the results have now been collated and analysed.
Residents are now invited to help progress the work at a series of meetings which will focus on the issues which have been highlighted by the survey as priorities. To each of the meetings we are inviting representatives of the various organisations who have responsibilities in relation to the matters under consideration.
The next meeting is:
Esclusive 'MG made in Abingdon' book signing by Bob Frampton
Sunday 15th April 2018
Esclusive 'MG made in Abingdon' book signing by Bob Frampton on Sunday 15th April (10am - 3pm) to coincide with the opening of the new temporary exhibition 'Automotive/Design: Innovations at MG Abingdon.'
On this day you can have your copy of 'MG Made in Abingdon' signed by its author Bob Frampton. If you don't already have one, copies will be available to purchase in the museum shop for £14.99.
Ock Valley Walk Footbridge
We are pleased to say that the new footbridge for the Ock Valley Walk (St Helen's Court) has been manufactured and delivered. Unfortunately, installation of the new bridge has been delayed due to the inclement weather and flood warnings on the River Ock and Thames. It is hoped that installation will begin week commencing 9th April if the water level and flows permit.
Plans for Cinema at the Abbey Hall
Abingdon-on-Thames Council is working with Oxfordshire County Council and the Vale of White Horse District Council on proposals to create a community hub in the Abbey Hall which would accommodate multiple public services such as the library, information centre, joint reception and other council services. This work is ongoing but will still take some time to come to fruition, the likely timing for building works to commence being the summer of 2020.
Music in the Park 2018
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council are once again organising the popular “Music in the Park” event!
Wristbands for this year’s event will go on sale Tuesday 1st May. Wristbands will cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. Under 5's will be free. No concessions.
Tickets will be available from The Information Centre and online. A link to online sales will be provided closer to the time.
Community Led Plan Meetings
Following the Community Survey which took place in the autumn, the results have now been collated and analysed.
We are now in a position to take the Plan forward.
Residents are now invited to help progress the work at a series of meetings which will focus on the issues which have been highlighted by the survey as priorities. To each of the meetings we are inviting representatives of the various organisations who have responsibilities in relation to the matters under consideration.
The meetings are as follows:
Get Cracking!
Tuesday, 3rd April, and Saturday, 7th April 2018
Another year of our popular festive fun workshop making Easter style crafts. What shell we make this time?
Time: 10am-12.30pm, and 1-3pm
Admission: Entry by donation
Location: Kempster Room, museum basement
Facilities: Toilets, Baby Changing, Lift Access
Café: The Mouse Hole Café will be open until 2pm serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and lunches.
Pedestrian bridge over River Ock
The wooden bridge leading from St Helen’s Court into the Ock Valley Walk has been closed due to vandalism attacks that led to the bridge becoming unsafe.
The Town Council is pleased to be able to update you that the Replacement Bridge is due to be delivered at the end of March 2018 and should be installed in the weeks following.
Please check the Town Council Website and Social Media for any further updates.
Annual Parish Meeting Wednesday 14th March 2018
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th March 2018, in St Helen’s Church, Abingdon-on-Thames at 7pm.
This is a public meeting of the Local Government electors of Abingdon-on-Thames who are invited to attend and take part in discussions.
This is an annual statutory meeting of the town’s electors and is not a Council meeting although the Council does take the opportunity for its Committee Chairmen to make a report to the meeting on the work being undertaken by the Council’s Committees.
International Women's Week Activities
It is International Women's Day on Thursday 8 March. To celebrate Active Women are offering a program of activities for women to take part in across areas of South and Vale Oxfordshire both on the day and during the week!
All new participants who attend an activity during the week will receive an Active Women freebie - including a t-shirt/pen or key ring. Get in touch with the contact to find out more and to book your place.
Mayor of Abingdons Festiball
The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Jan Morter is hosting this year’s formal gathering that we are calling a ‘Festiball’ - A South Pacific themed, festival feel evening!
Whilst the main aim is to raise funds for her 2 charities, we also hope to have some fun. There is something for everyone!
A string Quartet of the highest quality will serenade you at the Champagne reception.
Entertainment will include Prima Ballerina, Rebecca Scanlon, local girl made good.
Memorial Service for Mr John Tamplin - New Date
Please note the new date of the Memorial Service for Mr John Tamplin is:
12 noon on Friday 16th March at St. Helen's Church, OX14 5BS, followed by refreshments at the Crown and Thistle, 18 Bridge St, Abingdon OX14 3HS.
John passed away in February at the age of 85. He was a Town Councillor from 1999 to 2003 and was Mayor’s Escort to his late wife Audrey during 2002-2003. He leaves his daughter Jane, son-in-law Marc and son Richard.
Museum Friends meeting Thursday 1st March - postponed
Please note that the Abingdon Museum Friends meeting due to take place on Thursday 1st March has been postponed due to the inclement weather.
For more details of the Friends please click here.
Postponement of Guildhall Committee Meeting – Thursday 1st March 2018
Postponement of Guildhall Committee Meeting – Thursday 1st March 2018
Following consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Guildhall Committee, this evening’s meeting of the Guildhall Committee has been postponed. This decision has been taken reluctantly on the basis of the inclement weather and the severe weather warnings which are now in force.
The new date of the meeting is to be confirmed.
Severe Weather Information and Advice
Severe weather can affect you in several ways and in the event of bad snow or ice it is important to know where to get help if you need it.
Please see the useful link below from The Vale of White Horse District Council for further advice on issues such as Waste collections, School Closures, Flooding and loss of utilities.
There are some out of hour’s telephone numbers if you need assistance or are worried about a relative or neighbour.
And also some information about how to join the Priority Services Register for vulnerable residents.
Postponement of Memorial service for former Councillor John Tamplin
The Memorial Service due to be held for former Councillor John Tamplin on Friday 2nd March 2018 has been postponed due to the poor weather conditions which will make it difficult and potentially dangerous for people to travel. When the new date is available this will be published on the website.
John passed away in February at the age of 85. He was a Town Councillor from 1999 to 2003 and was Mayor’s Escort to his late wife Audrey during 2002-2003. He leaves his daughter Jane, son-in-law Marc and son Richard.