When the team at a Banbury care home found out that 96-year-old resident Violet had a hankering to see a Spitfire plane again, they quickly set to work to find a suitable aircraft.
BOASTING panoramic views of the Cotswolds countryside, yet less than two hours from London, new homes in Horsley enjoy an unrivalled setting in one of the best places to live in Britain
What effects are WIFI having on you?
WiFi generates electromagnetic radiation that penetrates the human body, causing a large variety of symptoms and contributing to many disorders and diseases.
Once again we approach that hallowed day when we crease our fevered brows and try to think up a novel idea with which to wow our dear old mater. Luckily in Abingdon we are spoilt for choice with some great gift ideas...
Not every town is lucky enough to boast a luxury, highly recommended, stylish and experienced residential care home. The residents of Abingdon, however, are incredibly fortunate to have the fantastic Bridge House Care Home right on their doorstep.
And the winner is...
The bestof Abingdon has announced the winner of the Abingdon Business of the Year 2017 Awards. The Railway Inn received 73 reviews during the campaign, to win the coveted accolade of Business of the Year 2017. In second place, with 55 reviews, was Utopia Beauty Salon and in third position with 50 reviews, Creations Hair & Beauty Salon.
A new weekend is on the horizon and yet again we have a whole host of brilliant things to keep us all occupied. There’s so many brilliant things to do, how will you chose? Who says you have to? Why not enjoy a fish supper followed by a trip to the theatre to watch one of Shakespeare’s plays on Friday evening, then on Saturday you can immerse yourselves in a Victorian variety evening and to finish it all off you could explore Thrupp Lake and look for wetland birds on Sunday before closing the weekend with a night of smooth jazz… total perfection!
To find out more information on Abingdon events, head over to our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/abingdon/events
Should the time come when it’s best for your loved one to move into a care home, you’ll want to know that they’re receiving 5* treatment, day and night, 365 days a year. Bridge House Care Home in Abingdon is better described as a 5* luxurious hotel with ultra-attentive, friendly staff who ensure your loved one’s wishes are taken care of.
Have you been to Abingdon Farmers Market lately? It has been growing steadily as it reaps the rewards of belonging to the Thames Valley Farmers Markets Co-Operative.
We’re not sure how it happened but we’re already heading straight towards December! Have you embarked on your list of Christmas shopping yet? If the answer is a resounding ‘no’, fear not for we have a unique selection of gift ideas for every member of the family - all from our local Abingdon businesses!
Can you help?
The Christmas Extravaganza is now less than 3 weeks away, and we are desperately looking for volunteers to help either on the day, or in the lead up to the day, or the following day.
Riverside Lane - launched 01 November - is a village mystery set in Bray with scenes set all around Henley-onThames. Available now in hardback, the book makes an ideal Christmas present.
There are very few public firework displays for Bonfire Night in the immediate Abingdon area this year, so we have widened our net to include other events in Oxfordshire.
Do you remember the Loom to the Moon appeal in 2015 by Skye Hall, a five year old boy with an aggressive brain tumour who called for help from the local community to set a world record by creating the world’s longest loom band?
Article by Sally Hall
Contemporary kitchens are one of the most popular styles for homes at this time. With the new build and renovation markets booming, a cutting edge, sleek, handleless kitchen is the icing on the cake that makes a truly stylish home.
It may seem a little early, but top Christmas party venues do get booked up very quickly, so if you know what you'll need it's better to book sooner than later!
This year the grand switching on of the Abingdon Christmas lights will be heralded by Tina, Jo and Bradley from S Club 7! If you’d like to meet them and have an official photo taken with them download the competition form!
Looking for extensive and reliable garage services? Perhaps it’s that time of year again where the dreaded MOT date is looming and you’ve not yet found a reliable garage. Well, fear not, for we have fantastic garages in Abingdon!
Is your carpet and upholstery beginning to look its age? It might be speckled with memories of that delicious red wine, or the time the new puppy had a little accident, or even the mud stain from your Boxing Day walk, but let’s be honest - those stained memories have no place on your furnishings!
There’s something majestic about a large, healthy tree - just ask a tree surgeon. Perhaps it’s the noise their leaves make as they gently rustle in the wind or the safe homes they provide for nesting birds. For some people it’s the magic and possibility of building a treehouse amongst its strong branches. One thing is for sure, a healthy tree always looks better than a disheveled, abandoned and neglected tree… again, just ask a tree surgeon!
Whether you’re exercising your DIY skills or you’ve booked the builders in, home improvement seems to be on everyones radar these days. Gone are the days when you automatically jumped head first into searching for a new property because your current abode had become too small.
Novelist Julia Thum talks to Lucy Herbert, who works as Head Skipper for The Rivertime Boat Trust, organising over 200 riverboat trips a year for disabled passengers and managing the 50 volunteer crew who make it happen.
The tradition of Meat Raffles or Draws goes back a long way in the UK and nowadays they are usually to be found in more traditional pubs and bars. Further afield, they have “chook raffles” for a chicken in Australia and the raffle of “meat trays” in New Zealand. The trays are typically composed of a mixture of cuts of meat or a selection of seafood and are raffled to raise money to support local sporting teams.
Situated in the heart of Abingdon, the Riverly Club at Bridge House is a hive of activity open for residents, older local folk and carers within the Abingdon community.
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