Abingdon Bun Throwing - a year ago today

To mark the royal occasion of the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort my home town of Abingdon-on-Thames held a bun throwing event in the Market Place on Sunday 7th May 2023.

The crowd waiting for the buns to rain down

Abingdon holds bun throwing events to mark, mostly, special royal occasions. The events see local dignitaries ascend the steps of the old County Hall where they launch currant buns to the hoi polloi below.

The event began as a bread dole and evolved into a rooftop throwing event and its current incarnation. On this occasion a total of 5,000 buns were thrown to the crowd in the market place.

With the one bun I got last time

The bun throw for the Coronation of King Charles III was the 37th bun throwing in Abingdon since 1761. It was the 17th bun throwing held in my lifetime - I've attended all of them since 1981.

A list of bun throwing events from 1761 to 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa

A look at the Kleine Hazen Putting Park miniature golf course at Hazendal in South Africa.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

A big thank you to my friend PJ Goedhals for sending me these photos of the 27-hole Kleine Hazen adventure putting park at the Hazendal wine estate.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Hazendal is a wine estate located in the Stellenbosch winelands, 30 minutes from Cape Town.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Visit the Hazendal website for more information.

Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

It was also very kind of PJ to post me a copy of the scorecard and golf ball for inclusion in the Crazy Golf Museum.

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

A scorecard from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

A golf ball from the Kleine Hazen Putting Park at Hazendal in South Africa. Photo by PJ Goedhals, 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden

A look at the indoor minigolf course at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden.

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

My friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams sent me these photos of the indoor minigolf course at Golfbaren Sundbyberg.

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Check out the Golfbaren website for more information about the brand's courses.

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Martyn, of the Welsh Minigolf Club, took the photos of the course during a trip to Sweden to compete in the City Golf Tour 1 event last year.

We've played Golfbaren Sundbyberg's sister course in Vasastan, Stockholm on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth

A look at a camp site crazy golf course in Dyserth, Wales.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

Thank you to my friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams for sending me these photos of the Crazy Golf course at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

It's brilliant to see interesting and unique minigolf layouts, and this small course certainly ticks those boxes.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

Check out the Fundraising Camp Site Facebook Page for more information.

Crazy Golf at the Fundraising Camp Site in Dyserth. Photo by Martyn Williams, September 2023

Minigolf old and new in Bournemouth

Two minigolf courses in one spot.

Emily took this snap of two very different minigolf courses in one location while in Bournemouth, Dorset last May.

The old minigolf course on Bournemouth's Exeter Road has been derelict for quite some time. The Mr Mulligan's indoor adventure golf opened in 2018.

Adventure Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset

A look at the Adventure Golf courses at Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset.

Adventure Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

There are two minigolf courses at Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset.

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Many thanks to my friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams for sending me these snaps of the two Crazy Golf courses at the Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset.

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

The holiday park is home to a 9-hole Jurassic Crazy Golf course, as well as a 13 hole Pirate Crazy Golf layout.

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Crazy Golf at Sandford Holiday Park in Dorset. Photo by Martyn Williams, May 2023

Check out the Parkdean Resorts Sandford Holiday Park website for more information.

It's always interesting to see some of the more 'hidden' courses around the UK as generally holiday park courses are only accessible to guests staying at the resort. Although this isn't always the case, so it's worth checking if the holiday camp has a day visitor pass, or if the minigolf course is available to play for non-residents too.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon

A look at Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon, USA.

A big thank you to my friend - and minigolf team-mate and rival - Kevin Moseley for sending over these photos from his visit to the Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon, USA.

It looks like a fun place to play.

I like the look of the Birdie Shuffle Putt game too. I've not played that before.

It's brilliant seeing different courses around the world. Oregon is still on my to visit list and hopefully I'll get a game on the mini golf at shuffle putt at Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in the future.

Check out the Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf website for more information.