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SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-04-13
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20250331T072112Z
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SUMMARY:Community Litterpick - River Ock
DESCRIPTION:AbiBinit! Is please to announce the first of three Abingdon Thames River litter picks for  2025.  A number of community groups will be coming together for a litter pick\, meeting at the Abingdon Lock at 10am until 1pm. \nSorting of waste rubbish and recyclables will take place at the meeting point. \nAll are welcome\, equipment will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. \nFor more information see https://abingdoncivicsociety.org.uk/activities/abibinit-litter-picking-initiative/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/community-litterpick-river-ock
LOCATION:Abingdon Lock\, Ox14 3NW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_4039.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbiBinIt!":MAILTO:Lynne@abibinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015515-1743933600-1743955200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-04-06
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015514-1743328800-1743350400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-03-30
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20250318T090253Z
CREATED:20250318T090253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T090253Z
UID:10015566-1743103800-1743109200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Can a Vegan Food System Heal the Planet
DESCRIPTION:The global food system is the single largest contributor to the ongoing ecological crisis. Our speaker\, Dr Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers\, a non-profit organisation dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. He is an environmentalist by occupation and systems engineer by profession. His latest book\, “There is a Planet B”\, will be launched at the Oxford Literary Festival on April 2nd. \nHis talk will explore how “Vegan Rewilding” could be the solution to our global environmental\, health and ethical crises. We look forward to a fascinating evening!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/can-a-vegan-food-system-heal-the-planet-2
LOCATION:Abingdon Baptist Church\, Ock Street\, 35 Ock Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 5AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Green Scrutiny Committee,Planning & Highways,Shopping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sailesh-Rao-meeting-27.3.25-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T213000
DTSTAMP:20250221T132346Z
CREATED:20250221T132346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T132346Z
UID:10012621-1742931000-1742938200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:ATOM Festival talk: The Whale-Human Interface
DESCRIPTION:What happens when some of the most intelligent life-forms on the planet meet – how have we been getting on and what does the future hold for these relationships? Mark Simmonds OBE has worked on the conservation and welfare of whales\, dolphins and porpoises for several decades and is at the forefront of international efforts to understand the existential challenges that they now face and\, importantly\, do something about them. Big issues on our big blue planet! His illustrated talk live on Tuesday 25th March at the Amey Theatre. https://www.atomfestival.org.uk/atom-25…/mark-simmonds/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/atom-festival-talk-the-whale-human-interface
LOCATION:Amey Theatre\, Abingdon School\, Abingdon School Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Simmonds-talk-square-image-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T233000
DTSTAMP:20250224T132729Z
CREATED:20250224T132729Z
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UID:10015507-1742725800-1742772600@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/2025-03-23
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Eco_Tots_Poster.pptx_2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015513-1742724000-1742745600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-03-23
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015512-1742119200-1742140800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-03-16
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015511-1741514400-1741536000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-03-09
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015510-1740909600-1740931200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-03-02
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20250225T083513Z
CREATED:20250224T132854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083513Z
UID:10015509-1740304800-1740326400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Sundays at One Planet Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games\, food music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe space!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/youth-sundays-at-one-planet-abingdon/2025-02-23
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Youth-sunday-Poster.pptx.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20250218T151628Z
CREATED:20250218T151628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T151628Z
UID:10012618-1740229200-1740236400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Queer Youth Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our queer youth drop in this Saturday 1-3pm at One Planet Abingdon. Hosted in collaboration with Abingdon Queer Action! Open to young queer or questioning people and allies (ages 10-16). Come and say hi! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/queer-youth-drop-in
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pride-Flags-1024x683-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20250205T151635Z
CREATED:20250205T151635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T151635Z
UID:10015469-1739008800-1739016000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:AbiBinit! Litter picking in Abingdon Saturday 8th February
DESCRIPTION:Litter Picking in Abingdon \nOck Valley Walk and local area \nSaturday 8th February 2025 \n10am – 12pm \nMeet at Drayton Road entrance \nWe have a supply of the following items\, but please bring: \n  \nLitter Pickers (adult/child) \nA high-vis jacket \nSuitable gloves \nHand Sanitiser \nWe will supply the waste bags \nPlease email events@abibinit.org to reserve a space or go to event on the AbiBinIt! Facebook group and mark as ‘Going’ \nPlease see poster
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abibinit-litter-picking-in-abingdon-saturday-8th-february
LOCATION:Ock Valley Walk – Drayton Road entrance\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AbiBinIt-Litter-Pick-poster.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbiBinIt!":MAILTO:Lynne@abibinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20250124T084932Z
CREATED:20250124T084932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T084932Z
UID:10012603-1738135800-1738184400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Sequencing Everything  - The Darwin Tree of Life Project
DESCRIPTION:An Illustrated Talk presented by Dr Liam Crowley\,  Research Entomologist and member of the Wytham Genome Project Group\, Department of Biology\, Oxford University. \nThe Wytham Genome Project group was formed in 2019 with the purpose of sequencing the full genome of each species at Wytham Woods\, a key site for the Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) programme. The DToL project is an ambitious attempt to sequence the complete genome of every species of Eukaryotic organism in Britain and Ireland. \nVisitors welcome.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sequencing-everything-the-darwin-tree-of-life-project
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Northcourt Road\, OX14 1PL\, Northcourt Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2501_LiamC_A5.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T123000
DTSTAMP:20241216T151106Z
CREATED:20241216T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T151106Z
UID:10015442-1737109800-1737117000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Freshwater watch training: Abingdon and the Ock
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about the health of your local river\, stream or brook? \nDo you have half an hour a month to spare? \nDo you want to be part of research and become a “citizen scientist”? \nIf the answer to the above questions is yes\, then we invite you to become one of our new Ock Water Watchers! \nBook your place here: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/NOO38zSZBBgOzJ2Ky5GO \nWater watchers test for pollution in their local river or stream regularly\, usually once a month. The data collected helps to protect rivers. All of the data will be shared with the Environment Agency\, Thames Water\, local councils and the media\, used to highlight issues in our local rivers and push for improvements and change. \nFor this training event\, we are looking for citizen scientists who are interested in monitoring the lower Ock catchment (e.g. Marcham\, Didcot\, Harwell\, Abingdon)\, and the main Thames from Oxford to Dorchester-on-Thames. \nThe training event will cover: \n\nAn introduction to river health and river pollution\nIntroduction to citizen science for rivers\nHow to take a freshwater watch sample (field demonstration)\nCollecting and uploading data to the freshwater watch website\nSelecting a sample site\n\nThis training event is run by Thames21 and the Letcombe Brook Project on behalf of the Ock Catchment Partnership. The Ock Catchment Partnership is a group of organisations and individuals with the aim of “working together to improve the entire freshwater environment of the Ock Catchment from its springs\, fens\, ponds and headwaters\, along its tributaries and chalk streams to its floodplains and main rivers\, so that it has more clean water\, is more biodiverse\, its communities experience reduced flooding\, is resilient to climate destabilisation\, provides water resources and is valued and used by local people.” More information here: https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/our-work/conservation-and-practical-delivery/catchment-partnerships/ock-catchment-partnership/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/freshwater-watch-training-abingdon-and-the-ock
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/safe-sampling.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T153000
DTSTAMP:20241118T130515Z
CREATED:20241118T130515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T130515Z
UID:10012576-1733581800-1733585400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:All About Hedgehogs!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all nature-lovers and gardeners\, young and old alike! Join Environmental Science teacher Sue Boudreau at Abingdon Library on Saturday 7 Dec\, 2:30pm for an interactive\, fun and educational session learning all about hedgehogs: what they like to eat\, what helps them and what harms them\, what you can do to encourage them to your garden. Limited spaces\, tickets available direct from Abingdon Library or call us on 01235 520374
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/all-about-hedgehogs
LOCATION:Abingdon Library\, The Charter\, Abingdon\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/default-crest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Library":MAILTO:abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T113000
DTSTAMP:20240528T111120Z
CREATED:20240528T111120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T111120Z
UID:10015295-1732444200-1732447800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Ecotots at One Planet Abingdon with Laura
DESCRIPTION:‘Our Wonderful World’ sessions are aimed at preschoolers age 2-5\, although older and younger 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. \nFamilies are invited to join us in the cafe after for some tea and cake!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ecotots-at-one-planet-abingdon-with-laura-2
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecotots-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T213000
DTSTAMP:20241028T110949Z
CREATED:20241028T110949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T110949Z
UID:10015403-1731526200-1731533400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Otmoor - a Wetland Restored... History of the Moor and a journey through a year - what to see and when
DESCRIPTION:An Illustrated Talk by Peter Barker\, Volunteer Manager\, RSPB Otmoor. \nThe talk will explain why Otmoor is so special due to its geology and isolation. Peter will talk about what they have done and are doing to reinstate the wetland and then he will take a rapid tour through the year on the moor.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/otmoor-a-wetland-restored-history-of-the-moor-and-a-journey-through-a-year-what-to-see-and-when
LOCATION:Christ Church Hall\, Northcourt Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1PL
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2411_PeterB.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T203000
DTSTAMP:20241029T123036Z
CREATED:20241029T123036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T123036Z
UID:10015404-1731004200-1731011400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Botanical art - twilight printing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of creating stunning botanical prints using leaves and flowers with artist Emma Williams at Earth Trust\nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll explore texture\, colour\, and composition to craft your own unique designs. Local Oxfordshire artist\, Emma Williams will guide you through an easy\, accessible printing process\, introducing the tools and techniques before you start printing on various paper and fabric. The decorative papers you create can be used for further crafting projects like collage and cardmaking and the printed fabrics can be used as a base for embroidery\, quilting or patchwork. \nPerfect for anyone who thinks they’re “no good” at drawing\, this workshop will help unlock your creativity while producing beautiful\, nature-inspired artworks. All materials provided – just bring your imagination!  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nEvent details \nDate: Thursday 7th November \nTime: 6:30-8:30pm\nLocation: Earth Lab at Earth Trust Centre\nPrice: £15 (plus booking fee)\nSuitability: This workshop is aimed at adults and teens (16+) \nBook tickets\nSpaces are limited to just 16 participants\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. \nAbout the Artist: Emma Williams grew up in rural Devon between coast and moorland\, and visiting both of these environments were formative experiences in her childhood. The countryside that surrounds her now in Oxfordshire informs her art. Emma inspires creativity and environmental consciousness in all her workshops. \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/botanical-art-twilight-printing-workshop
LOCATION:Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 4QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Trust":MAILTO:admin@earthtrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T113000
DTSTAMP:20240528T111221Z
CREATED:20240528T111221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T111221Z
UID:10015296-1729420200-1729423800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Ecotots at One Planet Abingdon with Laura
DESCRIPTION:‘Our Wonderful World’ sessions are aimed at preschoolers age 2-5\, although older and younger 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. \nFamilies are invited to join us in the cafe after for some tea and cake!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ecotots-at-one-planet-abingdon-with-laura-3
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T210000
DTSTAMP:20241007T101858Z
CREATED:20241007T101858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T101858Z
UID:10012554-1729107000-1729112400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Environmental Impacts of New Housebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Sue Roberts of Bioabundance will address the topic of our latest Green Forum: the consequences of trying to meet the need for sufficient\,\nefficient and affordable housing by building new houses\, paying particular attention to the Oxfordshire context.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/environmental-impacts-of-new-housebuilding
LOCATION:Old Magistrate’s Court\, Guildhall\, Bridge Street\,\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Green Scrutiny Committee,Planning & Highways
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T113000
DTSTAMP:20240528T111255Z
CREATED:20240528T111255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T111255Z
UID:10015297-1727001000-1727004600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Ecotots at One Planet Abingdon with Laura
DESCRIPTION:‘Our Wonderful World’ sessions are aimed at preschoolers age 2-5\, although older and younger 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. \nFamilies are invited to join us in the cafe after for some tea and cake!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ecotots-at-one-planet-abingdon-with-laura-4
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecotots-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T173000
DTSTAMP:20240710T075658Z
CREATED:20240710T075658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T075658Z
UID:10015335-1726912800-1726939800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Air & Country Show
DESCRIPTION:The 24th annual event will feature various ground attractions such as Classic vehicles\, Arena Demonstration of Husky Dogs\, Crafts \, Live Music\, small aircraft static display to various Air Displays. There will be plenty of trade stalls to browse through aswell as amusements with hot food & drink available.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-air-country-show-2
LOCATION:Abingdon Airfield\, Abingdon\, Abingdon\, England\, OX13 6JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation,Environment,Sports & Leisure
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1114.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T233000
DTSTAMP:20240702T083621Z
CREATED:20240702T083621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T083621Z
UID:10012184-1724752800-1724801400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Little Acorns Summertime Fun - Mindful Moments
DESCRIPTION:Earth Lab gardens where we’ll be investigating the season\, connecting with nature through summer time craft activities and taking on a spot of gardening. \nCome along and enjoy the outdoor mud kitchen and water play areas and help harvest vegetables from the kitchen garden. And after\, why not stay and enjoy a picnic at one of our benches and grab an ice cream and coffee from our Welcome Hub to make the most of the day. \nFor our Mindful Moments event:\nThis session is all about connecting with nature and relaxation. Explore the gardens on a mindful scavenger hunt and create a piece of art to take home\, inspired by the flowers\, herbs and insects in our garden. At the end of the session we’ll gather for a mini-yoga session. \nDate: Tuesday 27th August\nTime: 10-11.30am\nLocation: Earth Lab\, Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, OX14 4QZ\nPrice: £10 per child (+booking fees)\nAges: 2-6 years (under 2s free) \nFor tickets and important information about this event: https://earthtrust.org.uk/events/little-acorns-summer/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/little-acorns-summertime-fun-mindful-moments
LOCATION:Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 4QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Landscape-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Trust":MAILTO:admin@earthtrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240805T113000
DTSTAMP:20240701T103624Z
CREATED:20240701T103624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T103624Z
UID:10012182-1722852000-1722857400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Little Acorns Summertime Fun - Busy Bees
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based play for little explorers:\nOur Little Acorns sessions run every school holiday and feature a variety of seasonal activities for children to explore\, discover and connect with the natural world. In these child-led experiences\, our trained tutors will support and guide children but not direct them\, allowing each child to lead their own learning while developing their curiosity for nature. \nWe have three special themed Little Acorn events for the summer holidays\, all set in our beautiful Earth Lab gardens where we’ll be investigating the season\, connecting with nature through summer time craft activities and taking on a spot of gardening. \nCome along and enjoy the outdoor mud kitchen and water play areas and help harvest vegetables from the kitchen garden. And after\, why not stay and enjoy a picnic at one of our benches and grab an ice cream and coffee from our Welcome Hub to make the most of the day. \nFor our Busy Bees event:\nExplore the wonderful world of bees and discover why these tiny creatures are some of the most important insects in the world. Go on a pollination trail\, learn the bee waggle dance and connect with nature with our busy bee crafts. We’ll finish the session around the fire pit for stories and honey cake. \nDate: Monday 5th August\nTime: 10-11.30am\nLocation: Earth Lab\, Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, OX14 4QZ\nPrice: £10 per child (+booking fees)\nAges: 2-6 years (under 2s free) \nFor tickets and important information about this event: https://earthtrust.org.uk/events/little-acorns-summer/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/little-acorns-summertime-fun-busy-bees
LOCATION:Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 4QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Trust":MAILTO:admin@earthtrust.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T113000
DTSTAMP:20240624T123953Z
CREATED:20240624T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T123953Z
UID:10015330-1722333600-1722339000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Little Acorns Summertime Fun - Teddy Bears’ Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based play for little explorers\nOur Little Acorns sessions run every school holiday and feature a variety of seasonal activities for children to explore\, discover and connect with the natural world. In these child-led experiences\, our trained tutors will support and guide children but not direct them\, allowing each child to lead their own learning while developing their curiosity for nature. \nWe have three special themed Little Acorn events for the summer holidays\, all set in our beautiful gardens where we will be investigating the season\, connecting with nature through summer time craft activities and a spot of gardening. Come along and harvest vegetables from the kitchen garden and enjoy mud kitchen and water play areas. There will be crafts\, as well as all the usual outdoor activities to explore including the mud kitchen and water play. \nAnd after\, why not stay and enjoy a picnic at one of our benches and grab an ice cream and coffee from our welcome hub and make the most of the day. \nThe first event is our Teddy Bears’ Picnic:\nBring a favourite teddy bear to join in the fun as we build a shelter\, make a mud pie and serve up some summertime herbal drinks.. \nAt the end of the session we’ll all come together for a special story for all the teddies and children with an elderflower lollipop made from our elderflower trees. \nDates: Monday 29th July & Tuesday 30th July\nTime: 10-11.30am\nLocation: Earth Lab\, Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, OX14 4QZ\nPrice: £10 per child (+booking fees)\nAges: 2-6 years (under 2s free) \nFor tickets and important information about this event: https://earthtrust.org.uk/events/little-acorns-summer/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/little-acorns-summertime-fun-teddy-bears-picnic/2024-07-30
LOCATION:Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 4QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Trust":MAILTO:admin@earthtrust.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T113000
DTSTAMP:20240624T123953Z
CREATED:20240624T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T123953Z
UID:10015329-1722247200-1722252600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Little Acorns Summertime Fun - Teddy Bears’ Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based play for little explorers\nOur Little Acorns sessions run every school holiday and feature a variety of seasonal activities for children to explore\, discover and connect with the natural world. In these child-led experiences\, our trained tutors will support and guide children but not direct them\, allowing each child to lead their own learning while developing their curiosity for nature. \nWe have three special themed Little Acorn events for the summer holidays\, all set in our beautiful gardens where we will be investigating the season\, connecting with nature through summer time craft activities and a spot of gardening. Come along and harvest vegetables from the kitchen garden and enjoy mud kitchen and water play areas. There will be crafts\, as well as all the usual outdoor activities to explore including the mud kitchen and water play. \nAnd after\, why not stay and enjoy a picnic at one of our benches and grab an ice cream and coffee from our welcome hub and make the most of the day. \nThe first event is our Teddy Bears’ Picnic:\nBring a favourite teddy bear to join in the fun as we build a shelter\, make a mud pie and serve up some summertime herbal drinks.. \nAt the end of the session we’ll all come together for a special story for all the teddies and children with an elderflower lollipop made from our elderflower trees. \nDates: Monday 29th July & Tuesday 30th July\nTime: 10-11.30am\nLocation: Earth Lab\, Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, OX14 4QZ\nPrice: £10 per child (+booking fees)\nAges: 2-6 years (under 2s free) \nFor tickets and important information about this event: https://earthtrust.org.uk/events/little-acorns-summer/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/little-acorns-summertime-fun-teddy-bears-picnic/2024-07-29
LOCATION:Earth Trust Centre\, Little Wittenham\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 4QZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Trust":MAILTO:admin@earthtrust.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T150000
DTSTAMP:20240718T090212Z
CREATED:20240718T090212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T090212Z
UID:10015339-1721646000-1721660400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Flooding in Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:The Environment Agency and partners from The Vale of the White Horse District Council and Oxfordshire County Council would like to invite you to our drop-in flood event. \nThis will be an opportunity for you to look at different aspects of flooding and how we\, and you\, can prepare and respond to it. Future floods are inevitable and climate change is increasing that risk. \nA range of teams from across the different agencies will be represented and we hope that at least one of us would be able to answer most questions or concerns that you have. \nIt will be an opportunity to raise concerns and make suggestions\, and will help inform the future direction of flood preparation and response within your town. \nIt will be an informal event in which you’ll be encouraged chat and share ideas. Everyone is welcome \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/flooding-in-abingdon
LOCATION:Abingdon Guildhall\, Abbey Close\, Abingdon\, OX14 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T113000
DTSTAMP:20240528T112117Z
CREATED:20240528T112117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T112117Z
UID:10015298-1721557800-1721561400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Ecotots at One Planet Abingdon with Laura
DESCRIPTION:‘Our Wonderful World’ sessions are aimed at preschoolers age 2-5\, although older and younger 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. \nFamilies are invited to join us in the climate cafe after for some tea and cake!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ecotots-at-one-planet-abingdon-with-laura-5
LOCATION:One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall\, Market Place\, Abingdon\, Oxon\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecotots.png
ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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