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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Atomics to Medieval Knights
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the positive visitors’ feedback and high attendance\, we are happy to let you know that the exhibition “Atomics to Medieval Knights – a history of Fitzharris Manor Estate” has been extended until Sunday 6th April.  \nThis tells the story of Fitzharris Manor\, from its beginning after the Norman Conquest\, when it was granted to a knight called Owen or Oin. One of his descendants was called Fitzharry\, whose name attached itself to the Manor and is still reflected in the modern housing estate. We track the history of the Manor through time\, and how the Manor House changed with a succession of owners. The exhibition then focusses on the coming of the AERE research establishment at Harwell\, which brought an influx of new people to the town – the “Atomics”. In order to provide housing for them\, a new estate was built on the site of Fitzharris Manor – the Fitzharris Estate. The exhibition looks at the construction\, the design\, and the people’s life on the estate and how the coming of the Atomics changed the town. It also lifts the lid on what went on at Harwell\, and some events which shaped world history but took place right on our doorstep. Much of the research into the history of the estate has been done by Mike Evans of the Fitzharris Estate Residents Association\, whose support makes the exhibition possible.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-atomics-to-medieval-knights
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:Easter Short Art Courses at Sunningwell School of Art
DESCRIPTION:Sunningwell School of Art is kicking off the Easter season and the arrival of Spring with a series of Short Courses on topics such as Watercolours\, Oil Painting\, Still Life\, Portraiture\, Pottery and Clay Portraiture. See below for dates and details or visit https://artschool.org.uk/short-courses/ \nComposition in Watercolour – Workshop from Still Life \nTutor: Susan Neale\nDate: Monday 31st March\nTime: 10am to 4pm\nFee: £110 \nConversations with Vincent \nTutor: Laura Degenhardt\nDate: Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April\nTime: 10am to 4pm\nFee: £175 \nGarden Planters \nTutor: Graham Hudson\nDate: Wednesday 2nd April 10am to 4pm\nTime: 10am to 4pm\nFee: £148 \nPortraiture for Beginners and Improvers \nTutor: Grant Waters\nDate: Thursday 3rd to Friday 4th April\nTime: 10am to 4pm\nFee: £221 \nIt’s All in the Eyes (nose and mouth) \nTutor: Wilbur Heynes\nDate: Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th April\nTime: 10am to 4pm\nFee: £254 \nMixed Media Cyanotypes \nTutor: Emma Williams\nDate: Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April\nTime: 10am to 4pm\nFee: £230
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/easter-short-art-courses-at-sunningwell-school-of-art
LOCATION:Sunningwell School of Art\, Old School\, Sunningwell\, OX13 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunningwell School of Art":MAILTO:sunningwell@artschool.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T223000
DTSTAMP:20250106T082904Z
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SUMMARY:Sound of the Sirens with support from Calum Gilligan
DESCRIPTION:Sound of the Sirens are a singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter\, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood. Honing their craft over the past decade\, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene\, but nationally\, and internationally too. Their status\, and fast-growing fan-base is not only testament to the pair’s prowess as songwriters and musicians\, but as people too.\nMartin & Wood are two of the hardest working musicians on the scene and wear their hearts very much on their sleeves in terms of their songwriting. The pair glide gracefully through laments of past relationships\, and life experiences\, as well as highlighting the important topics of the day\, namely mental health awareness\, and homelessness. Without being pigeonholed into any stereo typical genre\, the instrumentation of the band is vast\, and varied. Martin (stage right) plays acoustic and high-strung (Nashville tuning) guitar\, mandolin\, and bass drum\, while partner in crime Wood (stage left) plays acoustic and electric guitar\, tambourine\, snare drum and the piano.\nThe pairs’ musical and vocal dexterity dovetail beautifully on the co-written songs\, which range from beautiful\, emotive ballads\, to up-beat\, foot stomping\, hands in the air\, sing-along anthems. The dynamic duo and their musical creations translate very well onto recorded media\, but it is in the live arena where the pair truly excel. There is a certain majesty about their live performances that simply cannot be put into words. It is this “je ne sais quoi” that keeps their loyal fans returning from far and wide to see these two perform. It is not just nearly two hours of high-quality live music you get for the entrance fee\, a Sound of the Sirens show is much more than that. The onstage chemistry\, camaraderie\, and banter is worth the ticket price alone. \nSupport is from Calum Gilligan. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music 7.15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sound-of-the-sirens-with-support-from-calum-gilligan
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T160000
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media Cyanotype
DESCRIPTION:Work big and create cyanotypes (aka sun-prints) with materials such as cut glass\, lace\, tracing paper and all manner of unorthodox objects.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mixed-media-cyanotype
LOCATION:Sunningwell School of Art\, Old School\, Sunningwell\, OX13 6RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunningwell School of Art":MAILTO:sunningwell@artschool.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T143000
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SUMMARY:MUSIC FOR EASTERTIDE - Edney Crucifixion  &  Handel Messiah excerpts
DESCRIPTION:Kennington Chorale Concert. \nDirector – Judith Sawyer;\nSolo – Claire Sutton-Williams\, Mark Wainwright\, Ian Barratt;\nOrgan -Jamal Sutton \nCome & Listen\, Come & Enjoy\,  Come & Give
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/music-for-eastertide-edney-crucifixion-handel-messiah-excerpts
LOCATION:St Swithun’s Church\, The Avenue\, Kennington\, OX1 5PL\, The Avenue\, Kennington\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 5PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kennington Chorale":MAILTO:yrobson1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20230807T105928Z
CREATED:20230807T105917Z
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SUMMARY:Antique Collectors & Vintage Fair (Drayton)
DESCRIPTION:Lots of varied stalls. Easy parking\, great value cafe (toasties\, whole breakfasts even!) Free Wi-Fi
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/antique-collectors-vintage-fair-drayton/2025-04-06
LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elsie's Antiques":MAILTO:elsiesantques2019@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T130000
DTSTAMP:20250224T083106Z
CREATED:20250224T083106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T083106Z
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SUMMARY:Knit and Chat in One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Bring your knitting and chat\, ask questions or share skills! Yarn and needles provided. Every 2nd Tuesday!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/knit-and-chat-in-one-planet-abingdon/2025-04-08
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T091324Z
CREATED:20250311T091324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Operatic Society presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Abingdon Operatic Society will be debuting ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.  This promises to be a magical week for cast\, crew and audience\, so make sure you grab your golden ticket! \n‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl\, with book by David Greig\, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  As most of us know\, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his desperate search for the golden ticket that will enable him to enter the secretive Chocolate Factory of Mr Willy Wonka. \nThe show originally opened at the Theatre Royal\, Drury Lane in June 2013 and almost immediately broke the West End’s record for ticket sales – a record it still holds.  It ran until 2017\, when a reworked production moved to Broadway.  It is this Broadway production that was licensed for international touring productions and\, later\, amateur theatre. \nToday\, there are professional tours across the US\, UK and Australia\, but at AOS we have been lucky enough to fit our production between tours\, which allows us to create a brand new production for Abingdon! \nPerformances are from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm\, with an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee\, at the Amey Theatre\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE. \nTickets can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2025-04-08
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T091324Z
CREATED:20250311T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Operatic Society presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Abingdon Operatic Society will be debuting ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.  This promises to be a magical week for cast\, crew and audience\, so make sure you grab your golden ticket! \n‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl\, with book by David Greig\, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  As most of us know\, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his desperate search for the golden ticket that will enable him to enter the secretive Chocolate Factory of Mr Willy Wonka. \nThe show originally opened at the Theatre Royal\, Drury Lane in June 2013 and almost immediately broke the West End’s record for ticket sales – a record it still holds.  It ran until 2017\, when a reworked production moved to Broadway.  It is this Broadway production that was licensed for international touring productions and\, later\, amateur theatre. \nToday\, there are professional tours across the US\, UK and Australia\, but at AOS we have been lucky enough to fit our production between tours\, which allows us to create a brand new production for Abingdon! \nPerformances are from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm\, with an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee\, at the Amey Theatre\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE. \nTickets can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2025-04-09
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T091324Z
CREATED:20250311T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Operatic Society presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Abingdon Operatic Society will be debuting ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.  This promises to be a magical week for cast\, crew and audience\, so make sure you grab your golden ticket! \n‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl\, with book by David Greig\, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  As most of us know\, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his desperate search for the golden ticket that will enable him to enter the secretive Chocolate Factory of Mr Willy Wonka. \nThe show originally opened at the Theatre Royal\, Drury Lane in June 2013 and almost immediately broke the West End’s record for ticket sales – a record it still holds.  It ran until 2017\, when a reworked production moved to Broadway.  It is this Broadway production that was licensed for international touring productions and\, later\, amateur theatre. \nToday\, there are professional tours across the US\, UK and Australia\, but at AOS we have been lucky enough to fit our production between tours\, which allows us to create a brand new production for Abingdon! \nPerformances are from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm\, with an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee\, at the Amey Theatre\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE. \nTickets can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2025-04-10
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T091324Z
CREATED:20250311T091324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Operatic Society presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Abingdon Operatic Society will be debuting ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.  This promises to be a magical week for cast\, crew and audience\, so make sure you grab your golden ticket! \n‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl\, with book by David Greig\, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  As most of us know\, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his desperate search for the golden ticket that will enable him to enter the secretive Chocolate Factory of Mr Willy Wonka. \nThe show originally opened at the Theatre Royal\, Drury Lane in June 2013 and almost immediately broke the West End’s record for ticket sales – a record it still holds.  It ran until 2017\, when a reworked production moved to Broadway.  It is this Broadway production that was licensed for international touring productions and\, later\, amateur theatre. \nToday\, there are professional tours across the US\, UK and Australia\, but at AOS we have been lucky enough to fit our production between tours\, which allows us to create a brand new production for Abingdon! \nPerformances are from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm\, with an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee\, at the Amey Theatre\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE. \nTickets can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2025-04-11
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20250329T105111Z
CREATED:20250329T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T105111Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: A Geologist's Guide to Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition will provide some background and context to our many fossil finds in the collection\, starting with an introduction to rock strata and how they were discovered by William Smith over 200 years ago. \nAbingdon stands on a layer of Jurassic rock called Kimmeridge Clay. In that period\, the continents as we know them today had not formed yet\, and Abingdon was submerged in a shallow sea. This is why most of the fossils found in Abingdon are of marine creatures. There were some coastal areas nearby\, though\, as proven by the finds of dinosaur footprints at Ardley near Bicester.\nWe also put Abingdon into the context of other rock strata from the Jurassic period which are present in the wider Abingdon area\,\nand how they can be observed in the landscape. \nThis exhibition will go up in the Sessions Gallery of the Museum. In May it will be joined by a second display in the Attic\, showcasing recent fossil finds here in Abingdon. \nFree Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-a-geologists-guide-to-abingdon
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20250311T091324Z
CREATED:20250311T091324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Operatic Society presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Abingdon Operatic Society will be debuting ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.  This promises to be a magical week for cast\, crew and audience\, so make sure you grab your golden ticket! \n‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl\, with book by David Greig\, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  As most of us know\, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his desperate search for the golden ticket that will enable him to enter the secretive Chocolate Factory of Mr Willy Wonka. \nThe show originally opened at the Theatre Royal\, Drury Lane in June 2013 and almost immediately broke the West End’s record for ticket sales – a record it still holds.  It ran until 2017\, when a reworked production moved to Broadway.  It is this Broadway production that was licensed for international touring productions and\, later\, amateur theatre. \nToday\, there are professional tours across the US\, UK and Australia\, but at AOS we have been lucky enough to fit our production between tours\, which allows us to create a brand new production for Abingdon! \nPerformances are from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm\, with an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee\, at the Amey Theatre\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE. \nTickets can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2025-04-12/1
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Operatic Society presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, Abingdon Operatic Society will be debuting ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.  This promises to be a magical week for cast\, crew and audience\, so make sure you grab your golden ticket! \n‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is a musical based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl\, with book by David Greig\, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.  As most of us know\, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket and his desperate search for the golden ticket that will enable him to enter the secretive Chocolate Factory of Mr Willy Wonka. \nThe show originally opened at the Theatre Royal\, Drury Lane in June 2013 and almost immediately broke the West End’s record for ticket sales – a record it still holds.  It ran until 2017\, when a reworked production moved to Broadway.  It is this Broadway production that was licensed for international touring productions and\, later\, amateur theatre. \nToday\, there are professional tours across the US\, UK and Australia\, but at AOS we have been lucky enough to fit our production between tours\, which allows us to create a brand new production for Abingdon! \nPerformances are from Tuesday 8th – Saturday 12th April at 7.30pm\, with an additional 2.30pm Saturday matinee\, at the Amey Theatre\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE. \nTickets can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-operatic-society-presents-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/2025-04-12/2
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Operatic Society":MAILTO:tickets@abingdonoperatic.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T153000
DTSTAMP:20250319T145320Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Craft Session: Birds & Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Think about garden birds or your own colourful ideas in order to make 3D hanging bird pictures to take home. You can also design and make a beaded bracelet at this session. \nTIME: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm \nDrop in session\, booking not required.\nFREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child).\nLocation: Museum Basement \nOur volunteer-run family activities are a great way to spend a bit of time learning a new skill. Enjoy being creative with a range of craft ideas\, with many items available to take home when you have finished! \nThe recommended age for our craft activity is from 3 years old\, but younger children are welcome to join our sessions accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be mindful that we use bits&bobs and small pieces of material during our craft sessions.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/museum-craft-session-birds-bracelets
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Amenities and Recreation,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T190000
DTSTAMP:20250331T072156Z
CREATED:20250331T072156Z
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UID:10015571-1744912800-1744916400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Author talk with Peter Adamson
DESCRIPTION:Local writer Peter Adamson will be talking about his latest book A Town Called Wallingford\, the follow-up to his bestselling Landmarks in Time\, which includes diverse tales across the ages from this Oxfordshire town with stories to tell. Event to include Q&As and book signing. Tickets £2\, available from the library\, call 01865 818005 or email abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/author-talk-with-peter-adamson
LOCATION:Abingdon Library\, The Charter\, Abingdon\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Library":MAILTO:abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T223000
DTSTAMP:20250102T082603Z
CREATED:20250102T082603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T082603Z
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SUMMARY:The Haar with support from Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black
DESCRIPTION:Anglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman)\, Adam Summerhayes\, and Murray Grainger (both of the FATEA award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion). \nKnown for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious\, this band of high level improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes\, while Molly lets her sublime vocals flow to stunning effect. \nLatest album ‘Where Old Ghosts Meet’ received multiple rave reviews and has paved the way for outstanding festival appearances at Shrewsbury\, Beardy Folk\, and at other prestigious stages during their successful UK tours. \nExpect a magical evening of stunning\, made-in-the-moment renditions of some of the world’s most incredible songs. \nSupport is from Danny Kyle Award and Purbeck Rising winners Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black. \nDoors and bar 7:00pm\, music at 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-haar-with-support-from-eleanor-dunsdon-gregor-black
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20250313T082441Z
CREATED:20250313T082441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T082441Z
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SUMMARY:Men Speak Up – An Evening Talking Men’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:What if one story could change your life – or save it? \nToo many men struggle with their mental health. Some stay silent. Others open up\, sharing their experiences and seeking a better life. Join us for an evening of powerful real-life stories\, live interviews\, inspiring talks\, and live music\, designed to spark honest conversations about mental health. Tackling challenges such as depression\, anxiety\, and addiction\, we prove that talking about mental health isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s a sign of strength. \nSpecial Guests:\n• Ben Smith\, the inspirational endurance athlete shares his experience battling bullying and depression to complete 401 marathons in 401 days.\n• Will Castle presents his film ‘Heirlooms’ a short film about the challenges faced by those who have been bereaved by suicide.\n• John Houston\, co-founder of The Cornermen at The South Moreton Boxing Club\, talks about the men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity.\n• Jeff Moore shares his experience battling depression including his big\, hairy\, audacious goals!\n• Live Music from The Cornermen. \nHonest\, moving\, and ultimately uplifting\, this event is for everyone. Join us and be part of the conversation. \nSuitable for ages 18+
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/men-speak-up-an-evening-talking-mens-mental-health
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philip Briscoe":MAILTO:briscoe_philip@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T163000
DTSTAMP:20250424T102123Z
CREATED:20250424T102123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T102123Z
UID:10012759-1745677800-1745685000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Cream Tea
DESCRIPTION:St Michael & All Angels’ Church is hosting their first Cream Tea of the Summer season. Please bring along friends and family. All welcome.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/cream-tea-2
LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Abingdon\, Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T213000
DTSTAMP:20250409T150853Z
CREATED:20250409T150853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T150853Z
UID:10012713-1745694000-1745703000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:A night of music
DESCRIPTION:Come to our special night of music with a mix of music and song from ACCord\, the community choir\, Greengage a trio playing traditional folk tunes and the JAM band. We are raising money for the Oxford Hospital Charity in memory of Gethin Keymer. Free admission\, refreshments and donation box. Saturday 26th April\, 7pm at Abingdon Baptist Church\, Ock Street.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/a-night-of-music-2
LOCATION:Abingdon Baptist Church\, 35 Ock Street\, Abingdon OX14 5AG
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Baptist Church":MAILTO:office@35ockst.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T233000
DTSTAMP:20250224T132729Z
CREATED:20250224T132729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T132729Z
UID:10015508-1745749800-1745796600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Ecotots with One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:‘Our Wonderful World’ sessions are aimed at preschoolers age 2-5\, although older and young siblings are also welcome! We aim to introduce families to the world around us\, through stories\, songs\, play activities and craft. All our craft activities are made primarily out of items that would otherwise be thrown away\, to give families an idea of how to use materials they may already have around the house\, as part of our aim to reduce consumption! \n  \nFamilies are invited to join us in the cafe after for some tea and cake!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ecotots-with-one-planet-abingdon/2025-04-27
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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