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From next Monday 8th June, in addition to the north bound Lodge Hill A34 slip closure, David Wilson Homes commence 4 weeks of 4-way traffic lights at the Peachcroft Roundabout as Phase 2 of the works between them and Bellway...
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the MGA, one of the most successful MG models, this exhibition looks at the development of the design, the influence of speed-record breakers and experimental prototypes, and it shines a spotlight on Syd Enever, the ‘father’ of the MGA. With memories of the MG factory still present in the town, […]
Paint Abingdon Pink Raising Awareness (2009–Present) This exhibition charts the evolution of the event from its beginnings in October 2009 through to the present day. News cuttings and imagery follow moments such as its expansion in scale, the adaptation to a virtual format in 2020, and its renaming in 2025 to Paint Abingdon Pink. Working […]
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃 We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music! This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start […]
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
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.
Join us for a show of improvised comedy and drama with the cream of the Awkward Actors squad. Upstairs in the Tipsy Mercer Show starts 8pm Doors 7.30pm Tickets £5 Book here:https://www.ticketsource.com/awkwardactors/ 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 – […]
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme - available in-person or online. It's designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.
Having performed over 700 shows (and counting) since forming in 2019, True Foxes, the acclaimed Alt-Country/Americana, cousin-duo from Cornwall, are quickly gaining recognition in the UK and beyond. Following the release of their debut album ‘Howl’ in March 2024, the duo have been featured on numerous international radio stations, being named as Americana Album of […]
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. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
10.30-12.30 Sewing and textile repair to fix holes zips and simple alterations 1-4 Electrical and household items repair. Don't throw it away - see if one of our repairers can fix it for you. Free (donations welcome)
Abingdon Astronomical Society are having a meeting on Monday 8th June when there will be a talk by Dr Lilian Hobbs FRAS titled 'Imaging with a Smartscope' The meeting starts at 8.00pm at the Methodist Church hall, Dorchester Crescent, Abingdon, OX142AH. All welcome. First visit is free. No need to book, just turn up. All welcome. […]
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃 We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music! This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start […]
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 Parent/Carer Journey is for parents or carers of children in education with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD. If you are interested in attending this meeting and/or interested in finding out more details about this support group, please email us. The link for the meeting will be posted in our private groups on the day of […]
Moments of Joy Community Art Pop Up Saturday 20th June 11am - 2pm Bridge House Café & Garden Waitrose Entrance Come and join us for a free intergenerational creative pop up and help shape Moments of Joy, a growing community public art project brightening everyday places across Abingdon. We'll be gathering ideas, stories, colours and […]
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme - available in-person or online. It's designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.
On Thursday June 11th at 6pm Peter Tickler will be at Abingdon Library to talk about his crime writing journey, which has taken him from the mean streets of Oxford (and Abingdon!) to the Cornish seaside. He will tell you honestly (mostly!) about the highs and lows of this journey, about the changes in the […]
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. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
Merry Wives is a hilarious tale of two clever women who team up to prank a boastful, broke knight trying his luck with both of them. It's a light-hearted romp where wit and community spirit triumph over male ego and jealousy. "Abingdon Edition"? This will be the last play at the Unicorn before is closes […]
"Wear It Out" is a celebration of sustainable eco-fashion fashion, upcycling and repair culture for everyone in Abingdon! Join One Planet Abingdon to learn how to refresh your wardrobe as we explore how clothing can be re‑designed, repaired and re‑worn with pride. The event is part of the County's Great Big Green Week! The activities […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
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 […]
We are a national charity providing free community yoga in nature on Sunday mornings; 9:30- 10:30. We run from May to September and our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. Everyone’s welcome to attend- regardless of age, background or ability. Park Yoga is free and there is no need to book. Just show up […]
Join Age UK at the library on Monday 15th June from 10:30 - 12pm for a friendly cuppa, a biscuit and a chat as part of Loneliness Awareness Week — a chance to connect, meet others and spend time together. Contact Katie on 07769 398932 or community@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk for more information.
Abingdon Astronomical Society are having a Beginners Meeting on Monday 15th June The meeting starts at 8.00pm at the Methodist Church hall, Dorchester Crescent, Abingdon, OX142AH. All welcome. First visit is free. No need to book, just turn up. All welcome. Tea and biscuits available at the interval. More details along with contact information, available on […]
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃 We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music! This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start […]
Come and meet people from Abingdon's vibrant international community in this peaceful garden setting. Drinks and music provided - feel free to bring food to share from your own country. All Welcome!
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
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme - available in-person or online. It's designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.
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. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
A team of volunteer mechanics will offer free bicycle health checks in the space under the arches of the Abingdon County Hall (below the museum). They will check, lubricate or adjust gears, cables, and brakes. Or adjust saddles and handlebars, pump up tyres and repair punctures. Occasionally people just want an unbiased opinion or advice […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
We are a national charity providing free community yoga in nature on Sunday mornings; 9:30- 10:30. We run from May to September and our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. Everyone’s welcome to attend- regardless of age, background or ability. Park Yoga is free and there is no need to book. Just show up […]
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃 We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music! This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start […]
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
We are delighted to be collaborating with One Planet Abingdon to bring you the first 'Climate Fresk' for young people aged 10-15. What's a Climate Fresk you ask? It's an informative, collaborative and fun workshop, providing the opportunity to share and gain new knowledge on climate change and what we can do about it. Delicious […]
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme - available in-person or online. It's designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they […]
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. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
Albert Park Singers are a local community choir. Our summer concert is on Friday 26th June. Free Admission. Donations on the night for Sobell House Hospice and St Michael's Church.
Get ready for an unforgettable Fun and Music in the Park, FREE during the daytime with lots of activities for all ages including inflatables, DIY Face painting, Arts and Crafts and Make your own music! We also have some fantastic live performances up until 5pm. From 5pm join us for live music and brilliant company […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
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 […]
We are a national charity providing free community yoga in nature on Sunday mornings; 9:30- 10:30. We run from May to September and our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. Everyone’s welcome to attend- regardless of age, background or ability. Park Yoga is free and there is no need to book. Just show up […]
A two-day plein-air course drawing and painting some of the most interesting buildings in the historic town of Abingdon. You will be shown how to use simple, convincing perspective, create good compositions, and ways in which to create lively and exciting images. There will be plenty of demonstrations over the two days, and everyone will […]
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃 We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music! This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start […]
Over this exciting three-day course we will be drawing, cutting, collaging, editing, evaluating, analysing and painting our way to create a path to abstraction using sunflowers as a subject matter. We will be exploring the Notan theory and focusing on seeing tonal colour, elements of composition, shape and tone. All levels welcome, including beginners. Starting […]
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
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.
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme - available in-person or online. It's designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.
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. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
Following on from last year’s Roman exhibition, we will continue the story of the Abingdon area and its people through the Anglo-Saxon period and give a more detailed context to the significant Anglo-Saxon artefacts in the Museum’s permanent display, such as the rare 7th century gold ring with glass bead decoration. Excavations have uncovered much […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
10.30-12.30 Sewing and textile repair to fix holes zips and simple alterations 1-4 Electrical and household items repair. Don't throw it away - see if one of our repairers can fix it for you. Free (donations welcome)
We are a national charity providing free community yoga in nature on Sunday mornings; 9:30- 10:30. We run from May to September and our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. Everyone’s welcome to attend- regardless of age, background or ability. Park Yoga is free and there is no need to book. Just show up […]