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SUMMARY:Exhibition: South Indian Years - The Art & Poetry of Oswald Couldrey
DESCRIPTION:Oswald Jennings Couldrey is Abingdon’s best-known twentieth-century artist. He was born into a local family of seed merchants and agricultural suppliers which for several generations had included musicians\, scholars and teachers\, especially at Abingdon School\, then Roysse’s School. Oswald went up to Pembroke College\, Oxford as an Abingdon Scholar\, then gained a teaching qualification and entry to the Education Service of the Indian Civil Service\, living and working in India from 1909-1919\, for eight years as Principal of the Rajamundry College of Art in Andra Pradesh.\nThis exhibition shows painting made during these years\, complimented by examples of his poetry. \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-south-indian-years-the-art-poetry-of-oswald-couldrey
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: 'Text & Texture' - the artworks of Pat Russell and Janet Boulton
DESCRIPTION:Pat Russell and Janet Boulton were both acclaimed artists who lived in Abingdon for many years. \nIn 1986\, they both attended a paper making workshop at Oxford Polytechnic (later Oxford Brookes University). Inspired by the possibilities of this medium\, they decided to set up their own paper making studio and start creating art using paper pulp. The works on display are now a part of the Museum’s permanent collection and range from photographic documentary of Janet’s garden installation art featuring text\, paper pulp works and embroidery. \nLocation: Attic Gallery 14 February to 26 April 2026 \nFREE Admission  \n\nHere are some video on vimeo featuring some of their work. \nForeground Background – A Day in Janet Boulton’s Garden  \nJanet Boulton. Working with Watercolour – A Seeming Diversity \nJanet Boulton. The artist & gardener
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-text-texture-the-artworks-of-pat-russell-and-janet-boulton
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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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/2026-02-28
LOCATION:Willows Shake Shop\, 18 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation
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SUMMARY:Author talk with Jim Donahue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with author and photographer Jim Donahue\, where he’ll speak about his book The Thames Valley: Past\, Present\, and Future–A Snapshot of English Life\, as well as share photographs he’s taken of the area. There will be a Q&A session as well as an opportunity to buy a signed copy of his book. Free tickets available from Abingdon Library\, by calling 01865 815005 or email abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/author-talk-with-jim-donahue
LOCATION:Abingdon Library\, The Charter\, Abingdon\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Carpathians Winter Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Banish the Winter Blues as The Carpathians Big Band provides an evening full of fantastic dance music; a blend of your favourite Swing\, Blues and contemporary music – loaded with fabulous hits across all genres\, you’re sure to be dancing to your favourites!. \nAs well as a stage loaded with 20 talented musicians\, including two excellent vocalists. There will be a huge dance floor; along with ample “Cabaret Style” seating for all (pls contact us on Facebook to reserve a table) and we will\, of course\, be running a bar! \nSo\, please\, bring your friends and families (and especially your dancing shoes) and share a terrific social evening with us! \nURLs:\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3502427-0?pid=10156\nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3502427-3?pid=10156 \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 28 Feb 2026 19:30 – 23:00 \nVenue details: Steventon Village Hall\, The Green\, Abingdon\, England\, OX13 6RR\, United Kingdom \nCategory: Live Music \nPrices:\nGeneral Admission: GBP 15.00\,\nTicket for 2 people: GBP 25.00 \nArtist: The Carpathians Big Band
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-carpathians-winter-dance-party
LOCATION:Steventon Village Hall\, The Green\, Abingdon\, England\, OX13 6RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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