The next temporary exhibition in the Sessions Gallery is titled “Atomics to Medieval Knights – a history of Fitzharris Manor Estate”. This 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 […]
This is the subject for discussion at the next meeting of Agnostics Anonymous. After an introductory talk by Jennifer Brown there will be time for questions, discussions and maybe answers! All welcome. It is in the Parish Centre, opposite the entrance to St Helen's Church Abingdon.
Meet comic book writer Tom Wilkins and illustrator Louis Williams: creators of comic books with a dash of mythology. Join Louis and Tom at Abingdon Library as they discuss their latest release, The Crossing, and delve into the process behind its creation, from writing to illustration. Original artwork will be on display and signed copies […]
Saturday 8th March 2025 7.30pm Beethoven - Leonora no 3 Overture Dvorak - Violin Romance in F Minor Suk - Praga, Symphonic Poem Brahms - Symphony 4 in E Minor Alexander Walker - Conductor Kate Bailey - Leader and Soloist St Helens Church St Helens Court Abingdon OX14 5BS Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/ADMS www.adms.org.uk
Spring art exhibition featuring recent work by local artists. Original artwork and cards for sale. Daily demonstrations.
Bring your knitting and chat, ask questions or share skills! Yarn and needles provided. Every 2nd Tuesday!
Bring your knitting and chat, ask questions or share skills! Yarn and needles provided. Every 2nd Tuesday!
Take a deep dive into the fossils and minerals collection of the Oxfordshire Geology Trust and learn more about science and history. Visitors will have a chance to handle fossilised bones of a young ichthyosaur and a dinosaur footprint cast and of seeing a reproduction of the Stonesfield Megalosaurus jaw found by William Buckland 200 […]
In 2022, global-folk band Mishra met international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi (formerly Deepa Nair Rasiya). Out of a blossoming musical friendship, they began a collaborative project that takes the soul-stirring euphoria of Deepa's sufi singing as a starting point, and weaves in the threads of Mishra's UK folk and Indian classical influences to create a […]
Much of the research for the development of our new exhibition 'Atomics to Medieval Knights' has been undertaken by Mike Evans of the Fitzharris Estate Residents Association (www.fitzmanorestate.org.uk). He will give a talk about the history of the Fitzharry's Manor Estate in Abingdon. Originally the home of a Norman knight, Fitzharry's was transformed through the […]
High-quality, engaging and structured music lessons for children Why choose Yamaha Music School? * Comprehensive music education from beginner right through to advanced levels, including singing, playing piano/keyboard, listening, theory, and creativity * Group learning - a motivating, musical environment for students to learn throughout the levels * Courses are carefully designed for each developmental […]
'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 […]
Please join us on Tuesday 25th March at 6pm for Agnostics Anonymous, a meeting for open discussion on the topic of 'Prayer for Agnostics', led by John Kerr, with John Barton and Jennifer Brown.
A father-son celebration of Ashley’s 80th birthday with words and music from a life in folk music and beyond. “My friend Ashley is the Godfather of Folk Rock. He made us a genre we couldn’t refuse” Bob Dylan Ashley Hutchings ‘The Guvnor’ formed Fairport Convention in 1967, a group that went on to invent British […]
Brahms Deutsche (German) Requiem is our concert on Sunday 30th March at 7.30pm The concert will take place in All Saints' Church, Sutton Courtenay. Tickets are £15 to include a programme, and £8 for children. These are available from The Bookstore in Bury Street, or from chairman@allsaintssingers.org Everyone welcome. We are able to take payment […]
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/ Composition in Watercolour - Workshop from Still Life Tutor: Susan Neale Date: […]
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 […]
Work big and create cyanotypes (aka sun-prints) with materials such as cut glass, lace, tracing paper and all manner of unorthodox objects.
