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Save Radley Lakes
The threat to these lakes has receded slightly as other places have been found for disposal of ash. Part of Radley Lakes is now run as a nature reserve by the Northmoor Trust and a beautiful shelter has been erected by volunteers for people undertaking nature observations. Friends of Radley Lakes have been meeting the costs of the campaign to conserve this area north of Abingdon. They undertake fund-raising, a quiz, dog show and social events. These still take place in order to protect this wildlife habitat and hopefully avoid the final lake being spoilt.
www.saveradleylakes.org.uk/
Scout Network
Scout Network is the Scout Association section for all members aged 18 to 25. Abingdon Network is member orientated and run by the members with a diverse programme that works towards both the Duke of Edinburgh awards and the Queen Scouts Award. We aim to have fun, meet new people whilst developing and learning new skills. Meetings: Varies from weekly to fortnightly depending on activities. There is normally a firework display in North Abingdon on the first Saturday in November.
Visit http://www.abingdonnetwork.org.uk/ for more details.
Second Abingdon Scout group based in Abingdon provide scouting for 6 to14 years old. For more information on the large range of activities they offer young people visit http://www.2absg.org.uk/
Abingdon Scrabble Club
Word game club.
Meetings: every Thursday, 7-10pm in the Guildhall.
Contact: 01865 739997 or 01235 529607.
Abingdon Silver Group
This is a non-profit making group of friends who pursue their interest in crafting using mainly silver, also copper and gold. Newcomers learn informally alongside experienced silversmiths. Meetings are at Abingdon School on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm. http://www.abingdonsilvergroup.org.uk/
Singing
Abingdon Symphony Chorus http://www.adms.org.uk/ is long established and meets on Thursdays. Abingdon Music Centre (in the Abbey Gateway) runs singing groups some for people with no experience, others for mothers and babies, a ladies group. http://www.oxfordharmony.co.uk/ has four part male groups and a free occasional course for new starters. Harmony Inspires runs a womens' course and singing group. There are choral societies in Steventon and other local villages also at the European School.
Abingdon Stroke Club
Abingdon Stroke Club meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays between 2pm and 4pm in Trinity Hall, Conduit Road. For twenty years it has provided a relaxed social environment for people who have suffered a stroke and their carers.
(After nine years of running the meeting I am looking for someone to take over my role and would welcome any enquiries).
Contact: Barbara Lanham 01865 407834 .
St John Ambulance 'We believe nobody should die because they needed first aid and didn't get it. We teach first aid to as many people as possible. So they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved. We offer opportunities and training in becoming a first aider, youth leader and/or becoming involved in various support roles and community services.'
Contact tel: 01865 378228
email: recruitment@oxfordshire.sja.org.uk
www.sja.org.uk/odfordshire.
Sports of all types are available at White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre and at Tilsley Park Athletics Centre
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