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SUMMARY:Abingdon AC Couch to 5k Course
DESCRIPTION:As spring emerges in Abingdon\, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday\, right before Abingdon parkrun\, moving to 8.45am from week 5. \nAcross nine easy-going weeks\, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle\, the atmosphere warm\, and the successes small at first culminating in a graduation at Abingdon parkrun. You’ll share support\, learn to trust your breathing\, and feel your stamina unfurl like new leaves. \nNo experience needed and no pressure applied. Bring your trainers\, your curiosity\, and your Saturday-morning self. The rest grows from there. 🌿🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ \nYou can find out more about the course on our website
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-ac-couch-to-5k-course/2026-03-14
LOCATION:Rye Farm Meadow\, Rye Farm Meadow\, Maud Hales Bridge\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20240416T115119Z
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SUMMARY:Grim Dark Gaming Society
DESCRIPTION:The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. \nWe provide a space to discuss\, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play\, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome. \nThe society is a non-profit organisation made to further enjoyment of the hobby in all aspects. It is also a great opportunity for players to play games with new people and expand participants’ knowledge and passion for Warhammer and similar strategy games. Whilst these are the main games played there is always room for others and we have board games such as\, Rumble Slam\, Scythe and many more. \nThe club is based above the willows shake shop at the heart of Abingdon town centre and sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesday between 6:30pm and 10:00pm. On Saturday it starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:00pm. There will always be one committee member at each session to welcome you\, and of course me on a Wednesday. \nIf you want to know more you can email (bloodandwar40@gmail.com) or check out our website (https:/a-grim-dark-gaming-society.square.site/). \nIn the evenings and at the weekend you can get refreshments downstairs such as milkshakes\, coffee tea and cold drinks so there’s a wide variety of hot or cold food available\, depending on your taste. All in all this is a great opportunity for people who want to play strategy games for a small fee or you can watch the games and seek advice for free.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/grim-dark-gaming-society/2026-03-14
LOCATION:Willows Shake Shop\, 18 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260119T153207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T153207Z
UID:10016383-1773568800-1773579600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Children’s Music Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Structured\, engaging music lessons for children aged 2–7 – come and try a lesson! \nWhat makes the Yamaha Music Education System special: \n*Comprehensive learning: From beginner to advanced levels\, including playing piano/keyboard\, singing\, listening\, theory\, and creativity \n*Group learning: Children thrive in a motivating\, musical environment\, with individual piano lessons introduced at the right stage. \n*Age appropriate: Carefully designed to align with students’ developmental stages \nWho can join: Children between the ages of 2 and 7. \nBook your trial lesson at:\nhttps://www.matrixartscentre.org.uk/yamaha-open-day
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/childrens-music-open-day
LOCATION:Matrix Arts Centre\, Matrix Arts Centre\, Sutton Courtenay\, OX14 4UA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matrix Arts Centre":MAILTO:office@matrixartscentre.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260212T132356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T132356Z
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SUMMARY:MOTHERS DAY CARVERY
DESCRIPTION:The Oxen Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South\, Abingdon) is hosting a Mother’s Day 3-Course Carvery on Sunday 15th March from 12pm–3pm. \nThe meal includes a starter\, carvery main\, dessert\, and hot drinks for £28.95 per person\, with a children’s price of £14.99 for under 12s. \nTo book\, guests can scan the QR code or call 01865 671480. Free parking is available.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mothers-day-carvery
LOCATION:courtyard by Marriott\, 6 milton gate\, abingdon\, ox14 4fp\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="courtyard by marriott":MAILTO:claire.mcnicol@courtyardoxfordsouth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260311T170518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133409Z
UID:10017241-1773687600-1773687600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/planning-committee-31
LOCATION:Abingdon Guildhall\, Abbey Close\, Abingdon\, OX14 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Town Council Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260227T122329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T122329Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Astronomical Society
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Astronomical Society have a ‘Beginners Meeting’ on Monday 16th March. \nWe meet at the Methodist Church Hall\, Dorchester Crescent\, Abingdon\, OX14 2AH. \nThe meeting starts at 8.00pm. All welcome. \nDetails at www.abingdonastro.org.uk
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-astronomical-society-15
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260102T120114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T120114Z
UID:10016361-1773757800-1773761400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Dr Nick Snashall - Discovering Avebury – landscape and people
DESCRIPTION:Avebury\, its ancient stones and burial mounds have been the subject of speculation and exploration for centuries.  In this talk Nick will reveal the story of a landscape that almost four hundred years after the antiquary John Aubrey first encountered and is still giving up its secrets. \nShe is the National Trust archaeologist for the Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site and has excavated on prehistoric\, Roman and Medieval sites across Britain and Europe.  An expert in the Neolithic and Bronze Age\, her research interests include prehistoric stone tools\, landscape inhabitation and the archaeology of ritual and religion. She is co-director of the Avebury Living with Monuments Project. \nYou can follow her on BlueSky @drnickarchaeo.bsky.social. This talk was postponed from 2024 and complements the visit to the site that we undertook that year
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/dr-nick-snashall-discovering-avebury-landscape-and-people
LOCATION:Abingdon United Football Club\, Northcourt Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1PL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon National Trust Association":MAILTO:talks@abingdonnt.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20250924T110631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T110631Z
UID:10012971-1773828000-1773835200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:COFFEE MORNING (Weekly in Drayton)
DESCRIPTION:Community coffee morning – to raise funds for village hall and other good causes.  Tea\, coffee\, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?!  Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/coffee-morning-weekly-in-drayton/2026-03-18
LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Head":MAILTO:kathy.head@ntlworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20251008T102704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T102704Z
UID:10015895-1773828000-1773835200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:'good Cause' Coffee Morning (Drayton)
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and cake\, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer\, and all for a good cause!        Good parking\, free wi-fi.    Every Weds morning (but check local F’book for any exceptions) – in Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, OX14 4LF
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/good-cause-coffee-morning-drayton/2026-03-18
LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Head":MAILTO:kathy.head@ntlworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260311T155946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T150801Z
UID:10017240-1773860400-1773860400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Town Council - 18 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Town council meetings are usually held in the Old Magistrates’ Court and are open to the public.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/town-council-18-march-2026
LOCATION:Abingdon Guildhall\, Abbey Close\, Abingdon\, OX14 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Town Council Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260309T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T140933Z
UID:10017236-1773860400-1773865800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:ADHD - The Adult Journey
DESCRIPTION:The adult journey is for adults 18 years and over who are navigating life with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD. It is also for partners and close friends of adult ADHDers who are looking for ways to help and support their loved ones.\n\nIf you are interested in attending this meeting and/or interested in finding out more details about this support group\, please email us.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/adhd-the-adult-journey-5
LOCATION:TAB (old police station)\, 19 Bridge Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260227T100532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T100532Z
UID:10016851-1773862200-1773867600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Grow more for free (free workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to propagate plants to make your garden grow more sustainably
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/grow-more-for-free-free-workshop
LOCATION:St Ethelwold’s House\, 30 East Saint Helen Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 5EB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T111500
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260108T115205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T115205Z
UID:10016370-1773916200-1773918900@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Active Buggies at Southern Town Park\, Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants \nExercises will consist of fast walking\, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy\, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won’t be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture of squats and lunges; these again can be done with or without the buggy and we do other exercises that work the upper body as well as the lower body. I also do some floor exercises where we work on strengthening the core muscles – nothing too strenuous.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/active-buggies-at-southern-town-park-abingdon/2026-03-19
LOCATION:Southern Town Park\, Lambrick Way\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 5TJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vale of White Horse District Council":MAILTO:active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260209T121241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T121241Z
UID:10016797-1773943200-1773946800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Author talk with Dr Cathy Wield
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Cathy Wield as she talks about Unshackled Mind; a doctor’s story of trauma\, liberation & healing. Cathy was an A&E doctor who endured years as a psychiatric patient\, diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. Her book outlines her extraordinary journey to freedom and the remarkable healing that followed. Tickets £2\, including a welcome drink\, are available from Abingdon Library\, by calling 01865 815005 or email abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/author-talk-with-dr-cathy-wield
LOCATION:Abingdon Library\, The Charter\, Abingdon\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Library":MAILTO:abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20251120T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T153924Z
UID:10016312-1774000800-1774008000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
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/2026-03-20
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:20260320T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20240904T153641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T154451Z
UID:10012298-1774026000-1774036800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:PQA Abingdon Free Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre\, film and drama nurtures skills for stage\, screen\, and the everyday scene.  \nOur exciting creative projects and performance experiences\, run by our specialist teachers\, allow your child to take on fun new challenges\, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes.  \n From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre\, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA Abingdon offers an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities\, allowing young performers\, actors and filmmakers to create their own work\, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.   \nOur academy offers a safe and inclusive place for young people to discover their strengths\, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. We’re all about celebrating the individual and we pride ourselves on helping young people discover and develop their amazing self.   \n Try a full session for free at PQA Abingdon
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/pqa-abingdon-free-launch-event/2026-03-20
LOCATION:Europa School\, UK\, Thame Lane\, Culham\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 8GF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="PQA Abingdon":MAILTO:jenna.hones@pqacademy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260303T104226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T104226Z
UID:10016855-1774033200-1774042200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Gerald Finzi: An Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:We will be delighted to welcome all to a concert celebrating the life and work of 20th Century English Composer Gerald Finzi on the 70th anniversary year of his death. The concert will feature his popular Eclogue\, the Five Bagatelles for clarinet\, his renowned song cycle Let Us Garlands Bring\, alongside several other works. \nAdmission is free\, though booking is encouraged.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/gerald-finzi-an-anniversary-concert
LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Abingdon\, Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260210T082519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T082519Z
UID:10016805-1774080000-1774083600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon AC Couch to 5k Course
DESCRIPTION:As spring emerges in Abingdon\, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday\, right before Abingdon parkrun\, moving to 8.45am from week 5. \nAcross nine easy-going weeks\, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle\, the atmosphere warm\, and the successes small at first culminating in a graduation at Abingdon parkrun. You’ll share support\, learn to trust your breathing\, and feel your stamina unfurl like new leaves. \nNo experience needed and no pressure applied. Bring your trainers\, your curiosity\, and your Saturday-morning self. The rest grows from there. 🌿🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ \nYou can find out more about the course on our website
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-ac-couch-to-5k-course/2026-03-21
LOCATION:Rye Farm Meadow\, Rye Farm Meadow\, Maud Hales Bridge\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260309T141352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T141352Z
UID:10017234-1774089000-1774096200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Plant and Seed Share
DESCRIPTION:Share spare plants and seeds you no longer need; take home something different to try for free! (You do not have to bring something if you don’t have. All welcome). From strawberries to horseradish\, vegetables to trees and wildflowers – there is something for everyone! Free Gardening advice too!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/plant-and-seed-share-2
LOCATION:25 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260309T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T141135Z
UID:10017235-1774089000-1774098000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Free Bike check
DESCRIPTION:Come and have your bike checked over by our friendly volunteers – on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except September when it is on the 26th) – under the arches of the County Hall Museum
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/free-bike-check
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Carbon Cutters":MAILTO:sallyreynolds@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20240416T115119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T115119Z
UID:10015010-1774089000-1774108800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Grim Dark Gaming Society
DESCRIPTION:The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. \nWe provide a space to discuss\, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play\, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome. \nThe society is a non-profit organisation made to further enjoyment of the hobby in all aspects. It is also a great opportunity for players to play games with new people and expand participants’ knowledge and passion for Warhammer and similar strategy games. Whilst these are the main games played there is always room for others and we have board games such as\, Rumble Slam\, Scythe and many more. \nThe club is based above the willows shake shop at the heart of Abingdon town centre and sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesday between 6:30pm and 10:00pm. On Saturday it starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:00pm. There will always be one committee member at each session to welcome you\, and of course me on a Wednesday. \nIf you want to know more you can email (bloodandwar40@gmail.com) or check out our website (https:/a-grim-dark-gaming-society.square.site/). \nIn the evenings and at the weekend you can get refreshments downstairs such as milkshakes\, coffee tea and cold drinks so there’s a wide variety of hot or cold food available\, depending on your taste. All in all this is a great opportunity for people who want to play strategy games for a small fee or you can watch the games and seek advice for free.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/grim-dark-gaming-society/2026-03-21
LOCATION:Willows Shake Shop\, 18 Bury Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3QT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Amenities and Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260217T082008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T082008Z
UID:10016822-1774119600-1774126800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Concert Band All at Sea!
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Concert Band are All at Sea! in our next concert on Saturday 21 March 2026\, 7pm at St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Park Road Abingdon (doors open at 6.30pm). \nWe’ll be playing music that includes: The Old Ship by Lucy Armstrong\, ⁠⁠Beyond the Sea\, music from both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Penzance\, ⁠⁠Plymouth Hoe\, Titanic Medley\, ⁠⁠Seal Lullaby\, ⁠⁠By The Sleepy Lagoon\, ⁠⁠Wellerman. \nTickets £10/£8\nUnder 12s free. \nConcessions\nConcession tickets are available for students and those aged 60+. \nRefunds\nTickets are non‑refundable.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-concert-band-all-at-sea
LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels’ Church\, Abingdon\, Park Road\, Abingdon\, OX14 1DS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Concert Band":MAILTO:secretary@abingdonconcertband.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260224T144544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T144544Z
UID:10016847-1774260000-1774368000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Expressive Mark Making and Painting - Two-Day Easter Art Course
DESCRIPTION:Through guided experimentation\, students will learn to cultivate looser mark making techniques and a deeper understanding of the potential of a range of materials. \nDrawing from the techniques used and experience gained during the first day and a half students will create a more sustained painting on canvas to be completed on the second day. Suitable for anyone willing to experiment.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/expressive-mark-making-and-painting-two-day-easter-art-course
LOCATION:Sunningwell School of Art\, Old School\, Sunningwell\, OX13 6RD\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunningwell School of Art":MAILTO:sunningwell@artschool.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20250924T110631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T110631Z
UID:10012972-1774432800-1774440000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:COFFEE MORNING (Weekly in Drayton)
DESCRIPTION:Community coffee morning – to raise funds for village hall and other good causes.  Tea\, coffee\, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?!  Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/coffee-morning-weekly-in-drayton/2026-03-25
LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Head":MAILTO:kathy.head@ntlworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20251008T102704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T102704Z
UID:10015896-1774432800-1774440000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:'good Cause' Coffee Morning (Drayton)
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and cake\, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer\, and all for a good cause!        Good parking\, free wi-fi.    Every Weds morning (but check local F’book for any exceptions) – in Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, OX14 4LF
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/good-cause-coffee-morning-drayton/2026-03-25
LOCATION:Drayton Village Hall\, Lockway\, Drayton\, OX14 4LF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Head":MAILTO:kathy.head@ntlworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T111500
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260108T115205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T115205Z
UID:10016371-1774521000-1774523700@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Active Buggies at Southern Town Park\, Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants \nExercises will consist of fast walking\, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy\, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won’t be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture of squats and lunges; these again can be done with or without the buggy and we do other exercises that work the upper body as well as the lower body. I also do some floor exercises where we work on strengthening the core muscles – nothing too strenuous.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/active-buggies-at-southern-town-park-abingdon/2026-03-26
LOCATION:Southern Town Park\, Lambrick Way\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 5TJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vale of White Horse District Council":MAILTO:active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20251120T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T153924Z
UID:10016313-1774605600-1774612800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
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/2026-03-27
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:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20240904T153641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T154451Z
UID:10012299-1774630800-1774641600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:PQA Abingdon Free Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre\, film and drama nurtures skills for stage\, screen\, and the everyday scene.  \nOur exciting creative projects and performance experiences\, run by our specialist teachers\, allow your child to take on fun new challenges\, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes.  \n From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre\, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA Abingdon offers an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities\, allowing young performers\, actors and filmmakers to create their own work\, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.   \nOur academy offers a safe and inclusive place for young people to discover their strengths\, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. We’re all about celebrating the individual and we pride ourselves on helping young people discover and develop their amazing self.   \n Try a full session for free at PQA Abingdon
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/pqa-abingdon-free-launch-event/2026-03-27
LOCATION:Europa School\, UK\, Thame Lane\, Culham\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 8GF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="PQA Abingdon":MAILTO:jenna.hones@pqacademy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20251215T120137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T120137Z
UID:10016343-1774638000-1774652400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Mishra & Deepa Shakthi with support from Wednesday's Wolves
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Mishra & Deepa Shakthi to Harwell Village Hall. \nIn 2022\, Danny Kyle award winning global-folk band Mishra began a new cross cultural collaboration with international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi. The resulting album ‘Turn O Spinning Wheel’\, set for release in October 2025\, is brimming with multilingually reimagined folk songs\, new compositions\, and swirling Celtic melodies underpinned by hypnotic qawwali grooves. Mishra\, who have extensively toured the UK and had BBC R2 airplay for their 2 previous albums\, draw from UK folk roots and an instrumental palette including low whistle\, tabla\, banjo\, clarinet\, and double bass. Deepa Shakthi (formerly Deepa Nair Rasiya) has a vast repertoire of songs from the Indian subcontinent and over 30 years experience of performing in cross-cultural projects\, which has seen her work with Opera North\, Kuljit Bhamra\, London Contemporary Voices\, and even Ravi Shankar and George Harrison on the album ‘Chants of India’. When Mishra and Deepa get on stage together\, their joyous performances are a journey of contrasts\, from hand-clapping trance-like sufi songs to spacious stillness and reflection. They are touring the release of their new album this November. \nSupport is from Oxfordshire based Wednesday’s Wolves \nDoors at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mishra-deepa-shakthi-with-support-from-wednesdays-wolves
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T212743
CREATED:20260304T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T100735Z
UID:10016857-1774639800-1774648800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The Delicate Sound of Pink Floyd
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing the ultimate Pink Floyd live experience to Radley College\, Oxfordshire for THREE shows on Friday 27 March 2026 & Saturday 28 March 2026(matinee and evening) \nExperience the sound\, scale and atmosphere of Pink Floyd’s legendary live shows — performed by our full 11-piece band with stunning visuals and immersive production. \nWe are doing 3 different shows: \n🧱Friday 27th March 7.30pm: Floyd classics plus the best of The Wall \n🌚Saturday 28th March 2.30pm: Floyd classics plus the whole of Dark Side of the Moon \n⚡️Saturday 28th March 7.30pm: The best of the Delicate Sound of Thunder album. \n📅 Tickets are selling fast — don’t miss out! \n🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/delicate-sound-of-pink-floyd
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-delicate-sound-of-pink-floyd-2/2026-03-27
LOCATION:Radley College\, Kennington Road\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2HR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delicate Sound of Pink Floyd":MAILTO:DSOT2024@hotmail.com
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