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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T233949
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SUMMARY:Hase Waits with support TBC
DESCRIPTION:Hase Waits are an innovative folk music group that are on a mission to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity through their enchanting blend of traditional instrumental music. Using a variety of instruments that include Low Whistles\, Hurdy-Gurdy\, Flutes\, Fiddle\, Guitar\, Bass and Percussion\, they create a sound which captivates and shows a profound respect for the musical heritage they embody. \nThe bands’s name\, formed of two words – ‘Hase’ being the name in the Domesday Book of the town that the band was formed (Hessle) and ‘Waits’ the name the town musicians were called in medieval times.\nHase Waits are sisters – Hannah Bainton & Heather Thomas\, two exceptional flauists & low whistlers\, who have been playing together since the age of 6 & 7! fiddler Phil Ball\, guitarist/hurdy-gurdyist James Thomas\, bassist Luke Hirst & percussionist Gary Hammond. \nTheir music is made up of traditional music fused with their own compositions as James\, Heather & Hannah are prolific composers in the genre. \nThey have performed at many reputable venues & festivals across the UK\, including Beverley Folk Festival\, Beardy Folk Festival\, Gate To Southwell Festival and Underneath The Stars Festival. \nWhether playing in intimate folk clubs or on larger festival stages\, the band captivates audiences with their infectious energy\, beautiful harmonies\, atypical instrumentation. They make you smile\, laugh\, dance and create a tapestry of rhythms that transport audiences to another time. \nNow that’s an act that preserves some meaning to the word ‘genre’. – ThreeChordsandtheTruth \nSupport TBC \nDoors 7pm\, music 7:15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/hase-waits-with-support-tbc
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre Checker Walk Abingdon\, OX1 4JF\, Unicorn Theatre Checker Walk Abingdon\, OX1 4JF\, ABINGDON\, OX1 4JF\, 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:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
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CREATED:20260213T142145Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T120000
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-02-20
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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SUMMARY:Forty Elephant Gang with support from Lauren South
DESCRIPTION:Forty Elephant Gang are a rousing\, engaging\, and intensely innovative three-piece from East London who blend Folk\, Americana and American Blues\, with truly classic songwriting. \nForty Elephant Gang take their name from a notorious gang of female pickpockets from The Elephant & Castle. The band features Andrew White (Lead Vox and Guitar) Sean Mannion (Mandolin and Backing Vox) and James Bachmann (Guitar and backing Vox). Since their formation they’ve taken their unique sound to large and varied audiences throughout London and the UK; from ad-hoc rooftop parties to Folk and Acoustic nights\, headlining the folkroom tent at HomeFarm festival and The Cambridge Park festival then back again to back-street boozers\, Forty Elephant Gang have received a wave of support and won friends and admirers from all walks of life. \nSupport TBC. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/forty-elephant-gang-with-support-from-lauren-south
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T120000
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-02-27
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T230000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Carpathians":MAILTO:thecarpathiansband@gmail.com
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