BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Abingdon on Thames Town Council - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
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: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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260213T142145Z
CREATED:20260213T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142145Z
UID:10016820-1771063200-1777219200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-quiet-space-SOC-MED.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T223000
DTSTAMP:20251215T122047Z
CREATED:20251215T122047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T122047Z
UID:10016338-1775156400-1775169000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Suntou Susso with support TBC
DESCRIPTION:Suntou Susso – The Future is Ancestral solo tour – An Intimate Evening with the Kora\nStep into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso\, a captivating singer\, performer and master of the kora – the 22-string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka culture for over seven centuries. Born into a revered lineage of Gambian Griots: historians\, storytellers and peacekeepers\, Suntou is both a guardian of the tradition and a bold innovator of its future. Rooted in the ancient rhythms and spiritual depth of his heritage\, Suntou’s music is a bridge between worlds. \nFollowing three years of constant touring and creative exploration since the release of his debut album\, Suntou released his highly anticipated second album\, Jaliya Silokang – The Path of a Griot\, in November 2025. Audiences can expect original compositions and reimagined traditional pieces\, reflecting his evolved and elevated sound\, grounded in ancestral wisdom yet alive with contemporary expression. \nTouring songs from the latest album\, these solo shows are more than performances; they are journeys into heritage\, unity\, belonging\, ecology\, and the dreams of ancestors and generations yet to come. His performances radiate humanity and virtuosic artistry. \n“He was the master of a magical evening—one of those rare ones that make people remember their better selves.” — Mayfest in the Woods \n“This is a most ambitious and sprawling album that uses its many threads brilliantly and evocatively and will do much to cement Suntou Susso’s reputation as a burgeoning star and virtuoso of the Griot form and the kora” — Monolith Cocktail \nSupport TBC \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music 7:15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/suntou-susso-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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SuntouSusso_PhotoBy@neotookthat_PressShot1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260321T113804Z
CREATED:20260321T113804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T113804Z
UID:10017245-1775296800-1782662400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition - MGA 70
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the MGA\, one of the most successful MG models\, this exhibition looks at the development of the design\, the influence of speed-record breakers and experimental prototypes\, and it shines a spotlight on Syd Enever\, the ‘father’ of the MGA. \nWith memories of the MG factory still present in the town\, we hope that this will be another MG story of interest to local people and to MG enthusiasts who visit us from around the world. TO bring the story to life we will display MGA-related artefacts courtesy of the MG Car Club as well as the Museum’s collection of MG models through the ages\, from the very beginning to the 21st century. \nThe MGA exhibit will run at Abingdon Museum until the end of June 2026. Be sure not to miss it!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-mga-70
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/2026/03/MGA70-soc-media-advert.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091510Z
CREATED:20260323T125339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T091510Z
UID:10017246-1776540600-1776547800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:An evening of Celtic songs and music
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear Valentine Roland perform songs from Brittany\, Ireland\, Scotland and elsewhere. Valentine is also a talented player of the violin\, guitar and tin whistle. \nShe  began her musical journey at age 14\, performing a repertoire of traditional Celtic ballads at prominent events such as the Normandie Celtic Festival. \nDriven to expand her musical range\, she took up the violin and was accepted into the Conservatoire de musique de Nîmes in France\, where she earned her ABRSM Grade 8 with distinction in 2023. During this time\, she joined the Celtic folk group JigFiz\, performing at numerous concerts across the south of France. \nIn 2023\, Valentine moved to Malaysia\, where she performed with the Penang Symphony Orchestra. Now based in Oxford\, she teaches violin and Celtic fiddle while continuing to perform at various venues in Oxfordshire and France.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/an-evening-of-celtic-songs-and-music
LOCATION:St Helen’s Church
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Valentine-Roland-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="St Helen's Church":MAILTO:jjgant@phonecoop.coop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T223000
DTSTAMP:20251215T121852Z
CREATED:20251215T121852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T121852Z
UID:10016339-1776970800-1776983400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Sorrel Nation with support TBC
DESCRIPTION:Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics\, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart. \n2024 saw multiple new releases from Sorrel including a single featuring Steve Balsamo in May\, the delicate and beautiful live EP ‘Thirty Summers’ in July and the critically acclaimed debut studio album ‘Lost En Route’ in October. Sorrel performed at Black Deer\, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festivals amongst others and continues to tour the festival circuit over summer with The Magic Teapot music venue in her beloved campervan\, Dory. \nSorrel accomplished two successful UK wide tours in 2024\, including her first ever solo tour in April and first full band tour in October to accompany the release of ‘Lost En Route’\, an album Sorrel is immensely proud of. 2025 has proved to be no different as Sorrel embarked on three tours and exciting festival appearances to promote her debut album and its release on vinyl in March 2025. The end of September 2025\, sees a release of a live EP ‘Live and Acoustic’ that was recorded whilst Sorrel travelled up to Scotland earlier in the year. \nAnd yes…Sorrel Nation is her real name. \nAcclaim for live shows: \n“You have a signature voice\, when I hear you sing I will know it is Sorrel Nation” – (Richard Elkington\, Owner The Drawingroom Chesham) \n“Sorrel’s voice is off the scale stunning” – (Gill Tee\, Co-founder Black Deer Festival) \n“You get a real sense of occasion\, imagine walking in Gas Light South and finding the\, then unknown Joni Mitchell at the stage” – (Neil King\, Fatea) \n“This was one of my favourite live music experiences\, one I’ll never forget and will be forever grateful that I was there”\n(Mark Dare\, Radio Presenter\, Country Lowdown) \nSupport TBC \nDoors & bar at 7pm\, music at 7:15pm \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sorrel-nation-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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1000034660.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR