With a wealth of innovations such as Christmas trees, cards and crackers, the Victorians shaped our festivities today. This entertaining talk describes how Santa Claus arrived, with his reindeer sleigh, the plight of the poor and the influence of Dickens, as well as exploring bygone customs such as Goose Clubs and the ‘Christmassing’ of London […]
Games for a Laugh is a social board games group based in Abingdon Oxfordshire, open to anyone and everyone. We've been running weekly games evenings since summer 2014. We play a wide variety of board games and card games. We meet on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm at the King's Head & Bell pub in Abingdon. […]
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.
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
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. If you are interested in attending this meeting and/or interested in finding out […]
The British government wants to make the country a superpower in artificial intelligence and is pushing for the construction of data centres. Who will benefit from this? Join Meredith Williams for a talk to find out more.
Do you want to improve your public speaking? Join us and learn how to be a better communicator. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping people develop communication, public speaking and leadership skills.
What to expect: Local school choir performance The Grinch + Santa & his elves Free children’s activities Magical snow machine Dance performance Mulled wine, mince pies & hot chocolate for sale Play 2 Give raffle Free parking
We are delighted to welcome the return of the brilliant Peter Knight and John Spiers to The Unicorn Theatre. Last year they played to a sold out audience. The exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers so compelling […]
Join us for a show of improvised comedy and drama with the cream of the Awkward Actors squad. Show starts Upstairs in the Tipsy Mercer 8pm Thursday 20th November Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £5. Based on your suggestions, you’ll see scenes, sketches and stories, all made up on the spot, off the cuff, on the fly. Yes, it’s unscripted spontaneity […]
Learn how to play chess with our volunteer Laury, whilst enjoying a coffee and a chat!
