Sewing Repair Cafe
Repairing holes, ripped seams, broken zips, simple alterations, and darning in clothes and other textiles.

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Repairing holes, ripped seams, broken zips, simple alterations, and darning in clothes and other textiles.
Mend or alter that lovely piece of clothing you haven’t worn for ages! Don’t bin it! Simple mending jobs, patching, zips, darning, turning up hems, can be done by volunteers, who can show you how to do it yourself next time. Please unpick zip if you know how!
The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. We 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 […]
Nature writer and walker, Paul Gamble, will be talking about the birds, butterflies and dragonflies of Abingdon including tips for where and when these can be seen 'on our doorstep'. This is an event for the whole family. To book your free ticket please call us on 01865 815005, email abingdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk or come to the […]
Join us for a weekend of celebrations as The Dog's Spot turns 1 on May 25-26. Free treat tastings all weekend Sign up in store to our mailing list for the chance to win afternoon tea for two dogs. AND INTRODUCING OUR NEW REGULAR SUNDAY EVENTS: INTRODUCING Yappy Hour 9-10am on Sunday - 10% off coffee […]
AbiBinit! Is please to announce the second 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 2pm Sorting of waste rubbish and recyclables will take place at the meeting point. All are welcome, equipment […]
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!
Come and join us learning crocheting with Flora! All beginners are welcome! All materials are provided!
The gardens of 116 & 118 Oxford Road, Abingdon are open for charity, entry is £6 (accompanied children free) our team of helpers will be serving teas and there will be plants for sale. All proceeds go to NGS nursing charities. We look forward to welcoming back many of you. There have been a few […]
A Fun and Active Life Starts Now Introducing children between the ages of 18 months-5 years to physical activity the focus is on fun, fun and more fun through interactive games using a wide range of sporting equipment and the active totz framework to provide children a diverse experience. There are three different classes tailored […]
The One Planet Living Framework was developed together with Bioregional and WWF and comprises ten simple principles underpinned with detailed sustainability goals and guidance. The framework aims to achieve a vision of a world where everyone, everywhere lives healthy, happy lives within the limits of the planet – leaving space for wildlife and wilderness. The […]