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Year: 2013

Children in South Abingdon love vegetables!

31 December 2013 by Sally

Toddlers at South Abingdon Children’s Centre are treated to a five-star unique vegetarian meal every Thursday, courtesy of our amazing “Hotch-Potch Cooks” Anthea, Fiona and … Read more Children in South Abingdon love vegetables!

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Categories Celebrate, Education, Food, Local government, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing

Minister visits site of Hydro scheme

30 November 2013 by Sally

Greg Barker MP, the Minister for Energy and Climate Change, visited Abingdon lock on Monday with MP Nicola Blackwood, to talk to our Abingdon Hydro … Read more Minister visits site of Hydro scheme

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Categories Economics, Energy, Local government, News

Abingdon Hydro scheme gets the go-ahead!

21 November 2013 by Sally

Abingdon Hydro was given unanimous approval by the planning committee on 30th October. Hooray! Richard Riggs says, “We already knew the Town Council support us, and … Read more Abingdon Hydro scheme gets the go-ahead!

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Transition message is heard at Eco Fair

31 October 2013 by Sally

Our second Eco Fair was a hive of networking and fun.  Local societies, groups, firms and individuals ran wonderful stalls, while local musicians “Flower of … Read more Transition message is heard at Eco Fair

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Eco Fair plans proceeding apace!

18 October 20136 October 2013 by Sally

The Mayor of Abingdon, Samantha Bowring, has chosen Transition Towns as one of three themes for her year of office. We are delighted that the … Read more Eco Fair plans proceeding apace!

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Abingdon Hydro update in the King’s Head & Bell

6 September 20136 September 2013 by Sally

All are welcome to an open meeting about the project  next Wednesday, the 11th Sept. (The second Wednesday is normally Green Drinks, but Paul will … Read more Abingdon Hydro update in the King’s Head & Bell

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August apple pressing – and more to come

31 August 2013 by Sally

Carbon Cutters’ apple crusher and press were put to good use today as the public brought windfalls by the sackful to our stall at the … Read more August apple pressing – and more to come

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New colour-scheme success!

29 August 2013 by Sally

Abingdon Town Council recently re-painted the toilet door near our bee-friendly flower-beds, and used soothing Wood Sage green at our request to match our notices. … Read more New colour-scheme success!

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Abingdon’s Second Eco Fair coming this October – Towards a Greener Future!

14 August 2013 by Sally

Abingdon Eco Fair: Towards a Greener Future26th October 2013, 10am -2pm Abingdon’s second Eco Fair will be held in and around Abingdon Guildhall on 26th … Read more Abingdon’s Second Eco Fair coming this October – Towards a Greener Future!

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Pollinator-friendly beds are blooming

1 August 2013 by Sally

The flowers lovingly planted and tended by our team of Carbon Cutters in the beds on Abbey Meadows are looking great! Children love the jewel … Read more Pollinator-friendly beds are blooming

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