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:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20250918T145106Z CREATED:20250918T145031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T145106Z UID:10012934-1760436000-1763308800@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Exhibition: Objects of Significance by Sarah Frodsham DESCRIPTION:Step into a space where the familiar holds unexpected depth. Objects of Significance invites you to explore the hidden meanings behind everyday items through a curated collection of single objects\, each contributed by a local resident. From worn-out clothes to cherished heirlooms\, these items reveal emotional layers and personal histories that transcend their ordinary appearance. Each object tells a unique story offering a glimpse into the lives of those who call Abingdon home. Visitors are encouraged to reflect on a singular object from their own lives and the emotions it evokes. By spotlighting these intimate narratives\, the exhibition celebrates the richness of lived experience and the quiet power of the seemingly ordinary. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-objects-of-significance-by-sarah-frodsham 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/SF-objects-of-significance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20250924T110631Z CREATED:20250924T110631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T110631Z UID:10012949-1760522400-1760529600@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:COFFEE MORNING (Weekly in Drayton) DESCRIPTION:Community coffee morning – to raise funds for village hall and other good causes.  Tea\, coffee\, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?!  Running weekly now on Weds mornings. URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/coffee-morning-weekly-in-drayton/2025-10-15 LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Coffee-Morning-pic-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Head":MAILTO:kathy.head@ntlworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20251008T102704Z CREATED:20251008T102704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T102704Z UID:10015874-1760522400-1760529600@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:'good Cause' Coffee Morning (Drayton) DESCRIPTION:Coffee and cake\, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer\, and all for a good cause!        Good parking\, free wi-fi.    Every Weds morning (but check local F’book for any exceptions) – in Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, OX14 4LF URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/good-cause-coffee-morning-drayton/2025-10-15 LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hall-Coffee-morn-2509.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Head":MAILTO:kathy.head@ntlworld.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T210000 DTSTAMP:20251006T171256Z CREATED:20251002T073954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T171256Z UID:10015843-1760556600-1760562000@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Carbon Cutters Talk: Solar Villages in Sri Lanka: Empowering Rural Communities via renewable energy DESCRIPTION:Solar Villages in Sri Lanka: Empowering Rural Communities via renewable energy  – a talk by Nilmini Roelens\, Solicitor and CEO of Solar Village SDG CIC URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/carbon-cutters-talk-solar-villages-in-sri-lanka-empowering-rural-communities-via-renewable-energy LOCATION:Abingdon Baptist Church\, 35 Ock Street\, Abingdon OX14 5AG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Solar-Villages-in-Sri-Lanka-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T210000 DTSTAMP:20251008T103008Z CREATED:20251008T103008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T103008Z UID:10015872-1760556600-1760562000@www.abingdon.gov.uk SUMMARY:Solar Villages : Empowering Rural Communities in Sri Lanka via renewable energy DESCRIPTION:Nilmini Roelens grew up in Sri Lanka. She now works as a solicitor in Oxford\, lives in Abingdon and supports One Planet Abingdon. She and her husband created a company\, Solar Village SDG CIC\, an Oxfordshire-based community interest company dedicated to sustainable development in rural Sri Lanka through renewable energy. \nTheir company has launched the “Oxford City Walkabout 2025” fundraiser for November 2\, 2025\, to establish solar-powered villages and smart classrooms in Sri Lanka. The initiative aims to provide solar energy for clean water\, sanitation\, and IT-based education in communities lacking basic resources. \nNilmini will tell us about all this and more\, in her talk on Wednesday October 15th at 7.30pm in Abingdon Baptist Church. Come and join us and bring your friends! Please also consider whether a school or church you have contact with might be inspired by this\, and forward this to them! URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/solar-villages-empowering-rural-communities-in-sri-lanka-via-renewable-energy LOCATION:Abingdon Baptist Church\, 35 Ock Street\, Abingdon OX14 5AG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_0578.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR