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).
Exams are over, summer is here! - 09/06/2011
Fancy challenging yourself mentally and physically? Or showing the world just how amazing young people are and how much of a difference they can make to their local communities? Learn some new things and gain some impressive skills to go on your CV -all for free!
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.
Outstanding individuals presented with top award - 29/03/2011
Special awards have been presented to 14 individuals for their exceptional contribution to their local community and to Oxfordshire as a whole.
Young people join Oxfordshire's Youth MPs - 22/02/2011
Nine teenagers from across the county have been elected as new members for Oxfordshire's Youth Parliament.

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UK Weather: Yellow Alert of Snow for West Midlands
Yellow Alert of Snow for West Midlands : Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford and Wrekin & Worcestershire valid from 0005 Mon 30 Jan to 1200 Mon 30 Jan
UK Weather: Yellow Alert of Snow for SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Yellow Alert of Snow for SW Scotland, Lothian Borders : Dumfries and Galloway valid from 0005 Mon 30 Jan to 1200 Mon 30 Jan
UK Weather: Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales
Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhonnda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen & Wrexham valid from 0005 Mon 30 Jan to 1200 Mon 30 Jan
UK Weather: Yellow Alert of Snow for North West England
Yellow Alert of Snow for North West England : Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside & Warrington valid from 0005 Mon 30 Jan to 1200 Mon 30 Jan
Mail News: Sex predator Kajus Scuka allowed into UK to carry out knifepoint rape and string of attacks

Kajus Scuka, 48, raped a woman on her 54th birthday as she walked her dog in a park and groped his other victims and offered them cash for sex in Sheffield.
Mail News: Boots shop hero Reginald Wharton is sued

Reginald Wharton, was at the Boots in Torquay, Devon, with his four-year-old twins, when he intervened to help detain shoplifters.
Mail News: How islanders in the Falklands are preparing for untold riches or Armageddon

The oil discovery is thought to contain at least 350 million extractable barrels — worth more than £20 billion — and production is expected to begin as early as 2016.
Mail News: Winter's so mild the birds think it's spring... but Department of Health issue cold weather alert as big freeze hits and is predicted to persist for up to a month

After one of the warmest winters on record, blackbirds, song thrushes and chaffinches – normally quiet until the start of March – have been trying their luck in late January.
Mail News: Gary McKinnon's legal nightmare to be decided by the summer

Two senior judges have set a legal timetable aimed at ending the nightmare that began when Asperger's sufferer Gary hacked into NASA and Pentagon computers.
Front Page News: 'I used to cry with pain at work'
'The operation that saved me from enduring pain'
Mail News: Rise of the 'experience' shopper: Materialism is overrated...but those great days out really do the trick

Splashing out on weekend holiday breaks and concert tickets makes people happier than indulging in spending sprees at High Street stores, a new report has shown.
Femail: Rise of the 'experience' shopper: Materialism is overrated...but those great days out really do the trick

Splashing out on weekend holiday breaks and concert tickets makes people happier than indulging in spending sprees at High Street stores, a new report has shown.
Mail News: Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial: I'm paid £40k a week so have no need to steal 'a few quid'

The Tottenham Hotspur manager told police he had paid 'fortunes' in tax throughout his career and was getting between £35,000 to £40,000 a week in wages.
Front Page News: Sentamu attacks same-sex marriage
David Cameron would be acting like a "dictator" if he allowed same-sex unions to be called marriages, says the Archbishop of York.
News: Sentamu attacks same-sex marriage
David Cameron would be acting like a "dictator" if he allowed same-sex unions to be called marriages, says the Archbishop of York.

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Water Sports

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 [...]
A good mornings work
Thanks to everyone who came and helped out tidy up the club hut and inventory all the kit this morning. And as Abingdon weir’s opened up at long last it seemed rude not to have a quick blast afterwards. Filed under: Abingdon, KCC, News, Thames Tagged: Abingdon, KCC, kingfisher, weir
Kate Howell
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the untimely death of Kate Howell. Kate was a recent recruit to Kingfisher but in a short time quickly became a valued member of the club, but more importantly a friend to us all. Kate’s paddling experience and ability along with her charm, intelligence and infectious enthusiasm has left an indelible [...]
October Update
Monthly Meeting This Wednesday (5th October) is our regular monthly meeting in the Fox Inn. Don’t forget to come along and see what’s going on. Pool Sessions The first pool session of the season is this Thursday (6th October) at the Convent School, Abingdon between 2000 and 2130. full details here:http://kingfishercanoeclub.co.uk/paddling/pool-sessions-20102011/ AGM We are planning [...]
Abingdon Hydro
An application to abstract water from the River Thames at Abingdon Weir has been made by Abingdon Hydro Community Interest Group. The EA notice of this can be found by clicking HERE. A scanned copy of the application may be viewed by clicking HERE. An EA leaflet on how to have your views represented can be [...]
September Update
Monthly Meeting – Wed 7th September That’s this Wednesday folks. Come along and see what’s going on, 2030 at the Fox Inn, Steventon or 1815 at the club hut if you want to paddle first. Trasher In case you missed it there’s a new Trasher availible to download athttp://www.kingfishercanoeclub.co.uk/the-trasher/downloads (its the Q2 2011 edition) Friday BBQ [...]
Upcoming…
Wednesday June 1st (Tomorrow) – Monthly Meeting Come paddling (1800ish at hut) then the regular get together at the Fox Inn, Steventon afterwards (about 2030). . Saturday June 18th – Blastathon Our annual fun “freedtyle” competition at Abingdon Weir. Come along and take part it doesn’t matter how good you are, there will be plenty [...]
Site parking and other news
Site Parking The Army Rowing Club have had a re-organisation of how their rowing boats are stored. Because of this parking is now on the left hand side of the site. Please park with the front of your car facing the fence on the Sailing club side of the site so as not to restrict access [...]
Pub Paddle
Annabelle has organised a ‘Pub Paddle’ this Sunday (17th April). Starting at the club hut and finishing at the Plough in Long Wittenham. The plan is to meet at the club hut and arrange a shuttle so that everyone is ready to leave at 10:00am (so probably be at the hut for 9:00-9:30am). A leisurely [...]
Quick update
Monthly Meeting It’s our regular monthly meeting tomorrow (6th April) in the Fox Inn at Steventon, things will kick off at about 2030. Seeing as it’s daylight now there will be folks on the water before hand if you fancy a paddle form about 1800. Hut Duty From the 4th May we will need someone [...]