Heritage Weekend 2010 - Fun in the Park

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Over the last few years Heritage Weekend has become one of the liveliest occasions in Abingdon’s year.

On the Sunday, the main event is the popular “Fun in the Park” from 2.00 to 5.00 in the Abbey Grounds. Because Heritage Weekend is a national event it is well publicised and the town is usually full of people – locals and tourists.

The organisers would like to hear from town centre shops and businesses about how they would like to be involved. Two years ago they ran a shop window “Odd One Out” competition which proved very popular with the children and made sure that families went round the shopping areas as well as the historic sites. The same could be done again, though the organisers welcome alternative suggestions, perhaps (but not necessarily) linked to a heritage theme. They plan to give the day a Victorian slant this year, although the town's medieval buildings will of course continue to be a major attraction.

If you have any suggestions, or would like to help organise the shop event, please email Hester Hand at hester@hand-abingdon.net as soon as possible. He would also like to hear from you if you are not able to take part in the organisation/planning but would like to take part on the day and be kept informed as plans develop.