Armed Forces Day - there will be a community fun day with activities for all the family at Dalton Barracks on Saturday 4th July. Everyone is welcome to this open day which has lots of things to see and do.
Abingdon's Civic Service took place on Sunday 21st June in the Parish Church of St Helen's. The Mayor is Councillor Patricia Hobby and Deputy Mayor is Councillor Duncan Brown. The Mayor's Personal Assistant is Nina Lear.
Market Place Events
Come along to Abingdon Market Place this Saturday, 4th July, between 12-5pm for the 'Yeah Baby' live music fundraising event for Oxford Children's Hospital. More details about the event can be found at www.yeah-baby.co.uk.
The winners of Abingdon's Got Talent 2009 will be announced at the final on 18th July. The results of the auditions of Abingdon's Got Talent and more information about the competition can be found under Market Place Events
For information about more events in Abingdon, including boats, sports and plays at the theatre, look at About Abingdon & Events. Please contact us if you would like us to list your event.
Abingdon Job Club
Read Abingdon Job Club information and advice. This list of information and advice has been provided by the Oxfordshire Economic Partnership. A new free job search course runs in Abingdon from Monday 29th June. See the Diary for more information.
Abingdon County Hall Museum's exhibition
Come and see Tudor artefacts including clothes, coins and historic musical instruments. Details on exhibitions, opening times, children's holiday activities and the schools' education programme can be found on the Museum website.
The Museum roof is also open every Saturday (dependent on weather) until the end of September - where one can see panoramic views of Abingdon and the surrounding areas.
Abingdon Town Council has been successful in being awarded a Heritage Lottery Grant to safeguard and improve the County Hall Museum building and to maintain and improve its day-to-day function. Further details on the £3m project, and ways to get involved with fund raising, can also be found on the Museum's website or by contacting 01235 523703.
Fishing
The fishing season runs from 15 June 2009 to 14 March 2010. All anglers must in possession of a valid Abingdon Fisheries permit and rod licence. To obtain, or renew permits, visit Abingdon Town Council offices at the Old Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon. Telephone 01235 522642. As from June 2010 all applications for permits will be required to provide proof of address. Night fishing is not permitted.
Community Police Report
The June Neighbourhood Policing Update for Inner Abingdon is now available. It includes details of new initiatives and ongoing police work in the town.
Travel information
Schools, road and bus information is on Oxfordshire County Council website, BBC Oxford and Travel Line.
Other helpful links are on the Residents Information section of this site.
District and County Council Services