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Marina in Bloom 2009
Written by Administrator Monday, 10 November 2008 16:04
In an effort to make our community look even more attractive, we are holding our 1st Annual Garden Competition, to be judged in July 2009. There will be two prizes, one each for "Best Front Garden" and "Best Marina Garden", as well as a plaque to be displayed. Certificates will also be presented to the runners-up. So some on those of you with gardens, let's get planning to make the, look lovely and you could be the winner of our first ever garden competition. Details of how to enter will be in the Spring Newsletter. Also open to non-members.
Carols Around the Christmas Tree with the Salvation Army
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 21 October 2008 08:44
Please come along to Fisherman's Wharf on Christmas Eve at 6pm and join us for carol singing, mulled wine and mince pies. Visitors and guests are very welcome. Collection for the Salvation Army.Christmas goodwill
Written by Administrator Saturday, 19 April 2008 12:16
Ray Charlton, Captain of the Abingdon Salvation Army, has expressed his thanks to residents, many of them AMRA members, for the donation of £260.34 given by the Fisherman’s Wharf carol singers on Christmas Eve. Thanks to everyone who was there for their generosity and hearty vocals.
Jubilee Junction on the Wilts and Berks Canal: Update
Written by Administrator Saturday, 19 April 2008 12:14
The towpath has had to be closed for the time being to meet health and safety requirements while the site is undergoing some construction work. The Environment Agency requires that the river banks be reduced by half along half their length to allow floodwater to flow directly alongside the river. Please respect the current ‘Warning’ and ‘Keep out’ notices around the site until such a time as this work on the towpath is completed. In any case, there is no public right of way as the land is privately owned and walking along the riverside is courtesy of the farmer. There have also been some instances of vandalism to gates and fences in the area - please be vigilant in helping to prevent such occurrences as the replacement costs of these mean that the whole project will then take that much longer to raise money for.
Finally, there is the possibility of an illustrated talk by Martin Buckland, Director and Trustee of the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust. Please let us know if you would be interested in attending. No date yet fixed.
Swan Lifeline and Swan Upping
Written by Administrator Saturday, 19 April 2008 12:07
From time to time a swan gets into difficulty and can benefit from human intervention. Swan Lifeline is a local charity which is pleased to help or advise in these cases. If you see a swan in any sort of difficulty or distress, please contact Diana Davies on 07770 435625 or Wendy Hermon on 01753 859397.
It is also worth noting that Gary at Abingdon Marina (536147) will help if ducks, geese or other wildlife are in trouble. He also removes debris, bits of tree, or flotsam and jetsam from the water.
Swan Upping, the annual ceremony to count and ring the year’s new cygnets and check on the health of the swan population, takes place in July. Why not have a picnic by the river and look out for this special ceremonial procession which dates back to the twelfth century? For other times and dates for the week of swan upping, go to www.thamesweb.co.uk/windsor/windsor1999/upping.html
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