Abingdon News

Free electric blanket testing near you - 23/08/2011
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards are urging people to get their electric blankets tested free of charge ahead of the approaching colder months, after nearly 40% of blankets tested last year, failed.
Rogue trader pleads guilty to fraud - 12/08/2011
Rogue washing machine repair man Clive Bramall has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud at Oxford Magistrates Court this morning, Friday 12th August.
Free play days for children - 26/07/2011
Four great events are lined up for families this summer hosting free activities in Witney, Bicester, Banbury and Farmoor.
Trading Standards warn of voucher scam - 26/07/2011
Oxfordshire County Council's Trading Standards Service is warning people to guard themselves against fraudsters who ask for payment in the form of Ukash vouchers, after the latest victim was conned out of almost £500.
Ladies driving challenge raises £8,000 - 20/07/2011
Dozens of women took part in the Ladies Driving Challenge at the weekend and raised in excess of £8,000.
Positive future for more young people's centres - 19/07/2011
Oxfordshire County Council has made progress in helping pave the way for a continued future for yet more young people's centres after having already secured the future of 13 as part of the innovative plans to create a new Early Intervention Service.
Pupils mark 365 Alive halfway success - 19/07/2011
School children in Oxfordshire are forming a giant 226 figure on their sports field to celebrate the halfway mark of the County Council's Fire and Rescue Service's 356 Alive initiative.
Take on the challenge - drive a fire engine - 14/07/2011
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service is organising this year's Ladies Driving Challenge, offering women the chance to drive a range of vehicles including a JCB, skip lorry, fire engine and bus, in a safe and fun environment.
Oxfordshire first to launch Armed Forces Community Covenant - 22/06/2011
Oxfordshire County Council is proud to be the first local authority to launch the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Keeping our children safe - 16/06/2011
Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service is holding events across the county to offer advice to parents on how to keep their children safe at home and on the road, as part of Child Safety Week (Monday, June 20 - Sunday, June 26).
Man pleads guilty to selling fake GHD hair straighteners - 09/06/2011
A man has pleaded guilty to selling fake GHD hair straighteners following a complaint made to Oxfordshire County Council's Trading Standards Service.
Lend a hand in Abingdon - 27/05/2011
Volunteers are being sought by Oxfordshire County Council to help people with learning disabilities in the Abingdon area access leisure activities in the evening and at weekends.
Fire and Rescue and Children's Social Care to receive protection - 10/12/2010
Fire and Rescue and Children's Social Care are the services to which Oxfordshire County Council is proposing to give the highest levels of protection as the authority reveals detail of how it currently plans to make £155 million of savings up to 2015.
Big Society proposals for the future of Oxfordshire's libraries - 26/11/2010
Oxfordshire County Council is asking local communities to come up with innovative ideas to run their local libraries as it proposes to cease funding 20 of the 43 facilities that currently operate in the county, with possible further changes to service levels in future years.
New bridge makes access to city easier for villagers - 26/08/2010
A bridge which is the sole direct pedestrian link between a village and Oxford has been replaced, making it accessible to more people while dramatically reducing the flood risk to the surrounding area.

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Mail News: Ministers hire filing clerks to guard UK borders during the London 2012 Olypmics
Low-level filing clerks and receptionists are among 700 usually desk-bound civil servants at the Home Office recruited for the temporary work as they cope with the massive influx of visitors expected for the Olympics.
Mail News: Sub on way to Falklands
HMS Talent, armed with Tomahawk missiles, was despatched in a show of power after Argentina, led by Cristina de Fernandez Kirchner (pictured), increased tensions with inflammatory stunts
Mail News: Voodoo, violence and a mysterious death: How British AIDS expert's life in St Lucia turned into a nightmare
West Sussex woman Hilary Hughes' calls home painted a disturbing picture of her new life in the Caribbean, including being defrauded over the purchase of her land.
Front Page News: Deadly quake hits northern Italy
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least four people, causing "significant damage" to the region's cultural heritage.
Mail News: At least four killed in Italian earthquake
The 6.0-magnitude quake, one of the strongest to shake northern Italy, toppled buildings and sent residents running into the streets. Its epicentre was about 20 miles from Bologna
Front Page News: NHS hospital food 'will improve'
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insists the quality of hospital food in England will improve, after criticism of the nutritional value of meals currently offered.
News: NHS hospital food 'will improve'
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insists the quality of hospital food in England will improve, after criticism of the nutritional value of meals currently offered.
Mail News: Olympic flame carriers cash in by listing their torches on eBay for up to £150,000
Heralded as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a number of torch bearers have already taken to the internet auction site to sell their piece of history.
BBC Sport: Houston defends Scots' USA trip
Scotland's trip to Florida for a friendly against the USA should not be viewed as a holiday, insists assistant manager Peter Houston.
Mail News: Cannes Film Festival 2012: Divas make a dramatic fashion statement from the red carpet
The red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival has been dominated by dresses featuring a dramatic fishtail silhouette – figure-hugging around the bodice, waist and hips but flared out from the knee and finishing with a flowing train.
BBC Sport: Baltacha loses Prague semi-final
Elena Baltacha is beaten at the semi-final stage of the Sparta Prague Open after a straight-sets defeat by Klara Zakopalova.
News: Shooting tragedy woman critical
A 21-year-old woman remains critically ill in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast after a shooting tragedy in Bellaghy on Saturday morning.
Front Page News: Shooting tragedy woman critical
A 21-year-old woman remains critically ill in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast after a shooting tragedy in Bellaghy on Saturday morning.
Front Page News: The Queen as seen from the Commonwealth
'No-one visits Zambia, so waiting to see the Queen felt surreal'
BBC Sport: Chelsea fans jubilant at cup win
Chelsea fans across the world are celebrating their team's historic Champions League win, as a victory parade in west London is planned.

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Water Sports

Wednesday 9th May Paddle
Because of the river conditions (still red boarded), we will not be able to launch from the normal site. We will use the alternative get in at Culham car park (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=664&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=culham+lock&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=culham+lock&cid=0,0,16348806187818964219&ei=LC2pT9-pOcLqOZPF-ZwD&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=4&ved=0CBkQ_BIwAw) with a plan to meet up around 6pm. For those in the need of kit, Louise will be present at the hut from 18.00 [...]
Brief update
Site With the site being quite waterlogged, and let’s face it a mud pool at the entrance, we have been asked to avoid usage of the site until conditions improves. So if you need to get on the river, please use alternative get in points such as Culham or by the weir. You can collect [...]
Wednesday Evening Paddling – 2nd May 2012
The ground at the hut is a bit water logged at the moment so we have been asked by Army Rowing to avoid using it until it’s had a chance to dry out. So tomorrow evening we will meet at Culham car park and paddle a loop around the lock cut and Sutton Weir instead [...]
Late April Updates
New Password For those who have not renewed their membership, they are now loosing access to the password protected section of the website. For renewal, contact Duncan kcc.membership@googlemail.com. If you have not received the email updates, despite having joined for 2012, please email kcc.secretary@gmail.com. Pub/Picnic paddle Chris is organising a picnic paddle or pub paddle [...]
Chairman’s Waffle
It’s been a terrible winter. Since the last Trasher hardly a drop of water has fallen from the sky and the rivers have been dry. As a club members have only been able to do; the Gene17 APWE weekend at the Dart, a couple of Dart Trips, a Teifi Trip, a Tryweryn Trip, a First [...]
March Updates
2 Star Training This address principaly to all people who did their improvers course last summer. You would have all by now, besides few exceptions, have had a lot of practice in kayak, but let’s face it, nothing much in an open. For your two star you will need to show capabilities in both [...]
Late February Updates
Late February Updates Call for material Our dear Editor is calling out for some generosity in the shape of articles for the next Trasher. He is short of material, and any articles photos etc… would be quite welcome. There has been few activity such as First aid, Teifi week end, a dry Dart fest?… Thank [...]
February Updates
February Updates Winter has definitely been around in the last few weeks, but remarkably dry, but this is not stopping us to get out on the rivers. And there is more to come. So here is a summary of the main dates to keep in your calendar for the coming weeks. If you are doing [...]
Dates and Updates
Dates and Updates Monthly Meeting Tomorrow, Wednesday 1st February is our usual monthly meeting at the Fox in Steventon. Kick-off at ~ 8.00 PM. Looking forward to see you all there. Pool Session The next pool session will be on the 9th February at Our Lady’s Convent school in Abingdon. Usual time (8 PM til [...]
Quick update on whats going on…
Monthly Meeting There’s a monthly meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 4th Jan) in the Fox as normal. Kicking off around 2030. Pool Session The next pool session is on Thursday 19th Jan, full details can be found HERE. First Aid Course We are running a First Aid Course on the weekend of 18th and 19th Feb 2012 at [...]