Hello again, there is a definite chill in the air now, but always the hope of a few more warm sunny days before winter sets in. We all enjoyed meeting the bees at the last meeting. So much still to learn and weren’t those Queen bees that arrived in the Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys members have a chance to join an outing to the New Theatre, Oxford for a matinee performance of the Oxford Operatic Society’s production of Oliver. The performance is on Saturday 3rd February 2024. Put your name on the list at the next meeting if you would like tickets.
September’s meeting welcomed not only beekeeper David Busby but some of his bees as well. He is an enthusiastic and informative speaker who told us that he is living the dream doing the job he loves. Members also had a chance to browse David’s honey and beeswax products.
Hello, I do hope you have all had a good summer in spite of the rain. Eight of us certainly had rain on our WI outing to Greys Court which included a surprise tour of Berinsfield. We all made the most of it and had a really good time. It is well Read more
The rain didn’t dampen spirits on the annual Abingdon Fitzharrys August outing this year to Greys Court, a National Trust property near Henley-on-Thames. Everyone came armed with raincoats and umbrellas and were able to enjoy the beautiful grounds as much as the interesting historic interior.
Hello! I know we don’t meet in August, but life goes on. Today it’s raining which is good for the garden, but as the song goes The sun will come out tomorrow, as long as it’s not 40 degrees plus. We all enjoyed the July meeting, I think. Old bottles and Read more
The annual July garden party at Trine’s house managed to dodge the showers and was enjoyed by all. There were colourful summer outfits, home baked refreshments and a treasure hunt, raffle and sales table. As well as an opportunity to sit and chat with friends in charming surroundings.
As part of the July 2023 monthly meeting the Art Group, which has now been running for ten years, put on a display of their work so that their fellow Abingdon Fitzharrys members could see what they had been doing. The many works on display demonstrated just how talented, creative Read more
Dear Friends a very select number of ladies attended our June meeting. It is always a busy month catching up, now that the weather is warm at last. There were 13 apologies. A big welcome to Linda who joined us and we hope that Wendy who came as a visitor Read more
Hello again, here comes summer! About 30 members had a very jovial May meeting when John Crowley, one of Abingdon’s Town Criers came to talk to us. Who knew that Oh Yey comes from Oreilles the French word for ‘ears’? So much interesting history about Abingdon and the Town Criers. A Read more