Abingdon Astronomical Society have a meeting on Monday 9th March when Prof. Patrick Roche (University of Oxford) will give a talk titled 'Supernovae Observations Seen With JWST' We meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Dorchester Crescent, Abingdon, OX14 2AH. Start time 8.00pm.  All welcome. Details at www. abingdonastro.org.uk

"An Exemplary Life: The Scientific and Humanitarian Legacy of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin" speaker: Georgina Ferry (science writer, broadcaster & biographer) venue: Somerville College, Oxford, OX2 6HD REGISTER - https://sites.google.com/view/oxfordawise/ organisers: Oxford AWiSE & Somerville College. FREE. Public Lecture. All Welcome. Commemorating Nobel-prizewinning scientist, Dorothy Hodgkin, and her determination of Penicillin’s structure.

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

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.

Abbey Cinema in Abingdon are showing a new film about Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, "Gentle Angry Women", followed by a Q&A with the director, Barbara Santi of Folklife Films. It follows 3 teenage women as they learn about Greenham Common Peace Camp for the first time, and realise the parallels with their own activism […]

An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants Exercises 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 […]

We're pleased to welcome back to The Unicorn Theatre Honey & the Bear who have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures,and rhythms that […]

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. Running every Friday from 20 February to 27 March, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room, there are 10 places available for this […]

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 […]

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. Across nine easy-going weeks, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle, the atmosphere […]

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 […]

Structured, engaging music lessons for children aged 2–7 - come and try a lesson! What makes the Yamaha Music Education System special: *Comprehensive learning: From beginner to advanced levels, including playing piano/keyboard, singing, listening, theory, and creativity *Group learning: Children thrive in a motivating, musical environment, with individual piano lessons introduced at the right stage. […]

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. The 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. To book, guests can scan the QR […]