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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:Abingdon AC Couch to 5k Course
DESCRIPTION:As spring emerges in Abingdon\, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday\, right before Abingdon parkrun\, moving to 8.45am from week 5. \nAcross nine easy-going weeks\, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle\, the atmosphere warm\, and the successes small at first culminating in a graduation at Abingdon parkrun. You’ll share support\, learn to trust your breathing\, and feel your stamina unfurl like new leaves. \nNo experience needed and no pressure applied. Bring your trainers\, your curiosity\, and your Saturday-morning self. The rest grows from there. 🌿🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ \nYou can find out more about the course on our website
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-ac-couch-to-5k-course/2026-03-21
LOCATION:Rye Farm Meadow\, Rye Farm Meadow\, Maud Hales Bridge\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HY\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T123000
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SUMMARY:Plant and Seed Share
DESCRIPTION:Share spare plants and seeds you no longer need; take home something different to try for free! (You do not have to bring something if you don’t have. All welcome). From strawberries to horseradish\, vegetables to trees and wildflowers – there is something for everyone! Free Gardening advice too!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/plant-and-seed-share-2
LOCATION:25 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com
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SUMMARY:Free Bike check
DESCRIPTION:Come and have your bike checked over by our friendly volunteers – on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except September when it is on the 26th) – under the arches of the County Hall Museum
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/free-bike-check
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com
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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/2026-03-21
LOCATION:Willows Shake Shop\, 18 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Concert Band All at Sea!
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Concert Band are All at Sea! in our next concert on Saturday 21 March 2026\, 7pm at St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Park Road Abingdon (doors open at 6.30pm). \nWe’ll be playing music that includes: The Old Ship by Lucy Armstrong\, ⁠⁠Beyond the Sea\, music from both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Penzance\, ⁠⁠Plymouth Hoe\, Titanic Medley\, ⁠⁠Seal Lullaby\, ⁠⁠By The Sleepy Lagoon\, ⁠⁠Wellerman. \nTickets £10/£8\nUnder 12s free. \nConcessions\nConcession tickets are available for students and those aged 60+. \nRefunds\nTickets are non‑refundable.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-concert-band-all-at-sea
LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Abingdon\, Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Concert Band":MAILTO:secretary@abingdonconcertband.org.uk
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