BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Abingdon on Thames Town Council - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Abingdon on Thames Town Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Abingdon on Thames Town Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T221500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011291-1755801900-1760652900@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-08-21 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T221500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011292-1756406700-1761257700@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-08-28 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T211500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011293-1757011500-1761858900@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-09-04 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T211500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011294-1757616300-1762463700@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-09-11 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T211500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011295-1758221100-1763068500@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-09-18 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T211500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011296-1758825900-1763673300@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-09-25 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T211500 DTSTAMP:20220708T154026Z CREATED:20220708T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T154026Z UID:10011297-1759430700-1764278100@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Stress 8-week course DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stressed\, tense or anxious? \nWhether it’s down to work\, relationships\, or the state of the world right now\, this course is for you. \nOver eight mornings and daily home practice you will learn practical tools for coping better with challenges\, reducing tension and boosting your well-being in a friendly group. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘The Little Mindfulness Workbook’ by Gary Hennessey and recordings of guided meditations to support your learning. \nBy the end of the course participants report experiencing: \n✅ Less stress\, anxiety & overthinking\n✅ Better sleep\n✅ Less physical tension\n✅ More connection with others\n✅ Healthier strategies for managing challenges\n✅ Greater quality of life \nThursdays\, 6.45-9.15pm\n6th October – 1st December (no session on 24th November)\nIn-person at The Mix Community Space\, Wantage \nTo book your FREE* place (usually £250) contact: wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787 \n*Places are free for Oxfordshire residents. £50 deposit required\, refundable on completion of course. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mindfulness-for-stress-8-week-course/2025-10-02 LOCATION:The Mix Community Space\, Wantage\, 15 Mill Street\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9AB\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mindfulness-for-Stress-FB-post-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Harris Mindfulness":MAILTO:hello@sallyharrismindfulness.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20251011T132522Z CREATED:20250930T112747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T132522Z UID:10015842-1759572000-1765641600@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Exhibition - Abingdon 1945 DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2\, and our exhibition looks back at Abingdon in war and peace in 1945. Learn how the war impacted the lives of local people through food shortages\, the threat of air raids\, war work in the industries\, and the influx of evacuees and armed forces personnel. Take a closer look at the roles of women and how they experienced the war and the post-war period. The exhibition also looks at the changes the peace brought\, how people celebrated VE and VJ Day\, what happened when the soldiers returned home\, and how a decision taken in 1945 changed the face of the town with the coming of the ‘Atomics’. \nFrom 4th October to 23rd December 2025\n \n \nPlease join us for the final talk of the Museum’s WWII history series ‘1945 -The End of the Third Reich’ presented by BBC Radio Nottingham’s History Advisor Gareth Howell .\n \nPlease book your tickets at the Museum Reception\nor online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum  \nFriday 7th November at 7pm.\nLocation: The Roysse Room\, Bridge Street\, Abingdon. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-abingdon-1945 LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Abingdon-1945-soc-media-advert.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T160000 DTSTAMP:20250904T114256Z CREATED:20250904T114256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T114256Z UID:10012917-1760176800-1760198400@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Spooky Trail & Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:High Lodge Farm’s best-selling Spooky Trail and Pumpkin Patch adventure is back this October half-term!\nStep into our woodland trail\, where spooky surprises are waiting around every corner. Once you’ve cracked the secret Halloween code\, you can enjoy a thrilling barrel train ride around the farm\, play rustic wooden games\, toast marshmallows over the fire and tuck into a juicy burger and chips. Let your children burn off energy on the bales\, in the sandpit and scramble over our giant mud mountain (new this year!) before heading to our pumpkin patch for photos and more autumn fun. Everyone gets a free sweet treat at the exit too! \nCome and experience autumn at its best. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/spooky-trail-pumpkin-patch/2025-10-11 LOCATION:High Lodge Farm\, Culham\, Abingdon\, OX14 3BN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pumpkinpatch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T160000 DTSTAMP:20240416T115119Z CREATED:20240416T115119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T115119Z UID:10014987-1760178600-1760198400@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Grim Dark Gaming Society DESCRIPTION:The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. \nWe provide a space to discuss\, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play\, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome. \nThe society is a non-profit organisation made to further enjoyment of the hobby in all aspects. It is also a great opportunity for players to play games with new people and expand participants’ knowledge and passion for Warhammer and similar strategy games. Whilst these are the main games played there is always room for others and we have board games such as\, Rumble Slam\, Scythe and many more. \nThe club is based above the willows shake shop at the heart of Abingdon town centre and sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesday between 6:30pm and 10:00pm. On Saturday it starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:00pm. There will always be one committee member at each session to welcome you\, and of course me on a Wednesday. \nIf you want to know more you can email (bloodandwar40@gmail.com) or check out our website (https:/a-grim-dark-gaming-society.square.site/). \nIn the evenings and at the weekend you can get refreshments downstairs such as milkshakes\, coffee tea and cold drinks so there’s a wide variety of hot or cold food available\, depending on your taste. All in all this is a great opportunity for people who want to play strategy games for a small fee or you can watch the games and seek advice for free. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/grim-dark-gaming-society/2025-10-11 LOCATION:Willows Shake Shop\, 18 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gdgs2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T153000 DTSTAMP:20250224T111411Z CREATED:20250224T111411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T111411Z UID:10015496-1760185800-1760196600@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Junior Chess at One Planet Abingdon DESCRIPTION:Chess for Juniors – come along and play a few games in the cool space of the climate emergency centre. Meet like minded young people and make friends. We are hosting these every Sunday – so come along to all if you can. Refreshments available URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/junior-chess-at-one-planet-abingdon-3/2025-10-11 LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation,Sports & Leisure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/JuniorChess2.png ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T150000 DTSTAMP:20250923T100340Z CREATED:20250901T074009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T100340Z UID:10015797-1760193000-1760194800@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Story Time at Abingdon Library DESCRIPTION:At Abingdon Library we hold a fabulous story time every Saturday afternoon – no need to book\, just come along! URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/story-time-at-abingdon-library/2025-10-11 LOCATION:Abingdon Library\, The Charter\, Abingdon\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Library-Story-Time-Instagram-and-Facebook.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Library":MAILTO:abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T173000 DTSTAMP:20250909T064726Z CREATED:20250909T064726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T064726Z UID:10012932-1760194800-1760203800@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Just Jane DESCRIPTION:Just Jane\, an afternoon of readings from Jane Austen\, with contemporary music and cakes\, tea and coffee. No films\, no TV.  Proceeds to St Michael’s church.  Tickets £15 from https//www.trybooking.com\,uk/FCZA and on the door. £10 if pre-booked on 01235 525898 and paid for with a Jane Austen £10 note.  Under 18s free. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/just-jane LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Abingdon\, Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="St Michael and All Angels' Church":MAILTO:lheff@stmichaels-abingdon.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR