Over 150 million years ago, Abingdon was in the middle of a shallow tropical sea full of ammonites, belemnites and other exotic sea creatures. Among them swam huge marine reptiles such as the Ichthyosaur and Pliosaur. Come and learn something about them from new studies made by PhD author Megan Jacobs. Could we have a […]
PYO SUNFLOWERS - DAILY IN AUGUST ONLY! Free entry + free parking Sunflowers from £1 per stem Bale play, sandpit, picnic area Burgers and hot dogs, coffee, cake, ice cream Enjoy a drink at our 'Sunflower Sundowner' evenings (select weekends only) High Lodge Farm, Culham, Abingdon OX14 3BN (300m from Rye Farm car park) www.highlodgefarm.com
Bring your knitting and chat while having a cuppa, ask questions or share skills!
Learn how to play chess with our volunteer, Laury, whilst enjoying a coffee and chat! Join us for conversation, companionship and learn some basic moves in Chess whilst feeling part of a community!
Make friends; refreshment; toys; support and information. Includes 'improve your English' corner from 1.30-2.30pm
This Kids Eco Crafting event will include various craft activities to raise awareness of our beautiful world. Kids are welcome to come and join in with activities like drawing using recycled paper and making cards using flowers. All equipment will be provided. Healthy snacks will be available, and, as always, tea and coffee for parents. […]
Make friends; refreshment; toys; support and information. Includes 'improve your English' corner from 1.30-2.30pm
This event is organised by Abingdon Carbon Cutters. Bring your repairs and knifes/tools to be sharpened to the Climate Emergency Centre! Bike checks also available under the arches. We will have a lovely cuppa and homemade cakes on offer. This event is run entirely by volunteers who fix things in their spare time. Repairs are free, but […]
A talk by leading palaeontology expert Professor Dave Martill of the University of Portsmouth While dinosaurs roamed the Jurassic landscape, Abingdon was submerged beneath a treacherous sea. One denizen of this deep was Pliosaurus, a ferocious marine reptile that truly can be called a prehistoric monster. With a crocodile-like skull and a smile of dagger-like […]
Join local archaeologist Jeff Wallis for a walk and discover the traces of ancient settlements, such as an early Bronze Age barrow cemetery at Barrow Hills in North Abingdon. Jeff is a silversmith with an archaeological and palaeontology background. He focuses on ancient Abingdon and points out key markers in the landscape that give clues […]
Mami Shikimori, local professional concert pianist will be coming to St Michael & All Angels' Church, Park Road, Abingdon to give a recital of favourite pieces: Beethoven's 'Appassionata' sonata, Tchaikovsky's 'Chanson Triste', Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm' amongst others. Mami's playing has been described as 'Exquisite' by the Sunday Times, and 'Sheer Delight' and 'Dazzling' by […]
Make friends; refreshment; toys; support and information. Includes 'improve your English' corner from 1.30-2.30pm
