Week of Events
Exhibition – Abingdon 1945
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2, and our exhibition looks back at Abingdon in war and peace in 1945. Learn how the war impacted the lives of local people through food shortages, the threat of air raids, war work in the industries, and the influx of evacuees and armed […]
Exhibition: Objects of Significance by Sarah Frodsham
Step into a space where the familiar holds unexpected depth. Objects of Significance invites you to explore the hidden meanings behind everyday items through a curated collection of single objects, each contributed by a local resident. From worn-out clothes to cherished heirlooms, these items reveal emotional layers and personal histories that transcend their ordinary appearance. […]
Chris Fox with support from Wednesday’s Wolves
Chris Fox with support from Wednesday’s Wolves
Award winning 21st Century contemporary singer-songwriter Chris Fox is an independent musician spanning the roots lexicon of Folk, Americana, Country and Blues. A genre defying troubadour, audiences are enthralled by his rich vocals, complex guitar playing, and loop pedal alchemy finding Chris to be humorous & thought provoking in equal measures. His naturally laid back, […]
“ONE NIGHT” a professionally staged reading of the play written by Christopher Swann
“ONE NIGHT” a professionally staged reading of the play written by Christopher Swann
Thanks to a generous performing arts grant from SODC and the grant of the Parish Hall from Benson Parish Council the Bensington Society are staging Christopher Swann’s first play “One Night”, which was premiered in Birmingham in autumn 2023. “One Night” is an imagining of the historic night when two officers went into a Chapel in […]
Abingdon & District Musical Society Concert
Abingdon & District Musical Society Concert
Abingdon & District Musical Society (www.adms.org.uk) will hold a choral & orchestral concert at 7:30pm on Saturday 8th November 2025 in St Helen’s Church, West St Helen St, Abingdon OX14 5BS. Please note that parking in the area can be difficult on a Saturday evening. The programme will consist of Mozart’s Requiem and Rachmaninov’s Symphony […]
Music at St Michael’s – Pavlova Winds & pianist Glynne Butt perform Mozart’s Quintet
Music at St Michael’s – Pavlova Winds & pianist Glynne Butt perform Mozart’s Quintet
Join us on Sunday, 9th November at 3:00 PM at St Michael & All Angels' Church, Park Road, Abingdon, for a captivating musical performance by The Pavlova Wind Quintet and pianist Glynne Butt. This talented ensemble returns with an exhilarating programme, featuring the celebrated Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds—a true gem of chamber music […]

