The Swan Uppers took a liking to the garden at 26 North Quay last year and carried on their business there with due ceremony. In this picture the adult pair had eight cygnets who were all ringed - 3 to the Dyers Company, 3 to the Vintners Company and the remaining 2 (who were by tradition left unringed) to HM The Queen!

The Abingdon date for the 2009 ceremony is July 24th. Look out for further details in the local newspaper.