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Bees and their friends get a boost with new beds!

29 May 2014 by Sally

The pollinator-friendly “bee-beds” are back in action by the public loos on Abbey Meadows – and we now have two NEW beds, between the ice-cream … Read more

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Wildflowers will soon bloom on Abbey Meadow

23 April 2014 by Sally

Carbon Cutters got together with other Abingdon residents on Saturday to sow wildflowers on Abbey Meadow under the expert guidance of Merton head gardener and … Read more

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Categories Bees, Celebrate, Gardening, Local government, Transition

Bicycle-powered smoothies at the Spring Cycle Festival

14 April 2014 by Sally

Carbon Cutters demonstrated how to prevent food waste and save electricity on Sunday 13th April when they turned surplus fruit from the Oxford Food Bank … Read more

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Categories Celebrate, Economics, Energy, Food, Local government, Transition, Transport

Wildflower meadow arrives in Abbey Meadows!

23 March 2014 by Sally

The Vale District Council parks dept have been preparing an area of ground between the mini-golf and the river to be a wildflower meadow, designed … Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Categories Celebrate, Economics, Education, Energy, Food, Gardening, Local government, News, Recycling, Skill-sharing, Transition, Transport

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

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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

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  • Growing trees from seed 19 June 2022
  • AGM Minutes 2022 19 June 2022
  • How to Plant Trees on land in Abingdon 13 June 2022
  • New Raised Beds in Abbey Gardens! 11 May 2022
  • National air pollution data and rating – now live! 3 May 2022
  • Abingdon Green Forum: Report for 1st Quarter 2022 29 April 2022
  • Blister Pack Reprocessing 8 March 2022

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