The Council is happy to announce that it has, today, sold the Abbey Hall to the Abbey Hall Cinema Ltd after completing the necessary formalities. This will allow the cinema operators both to continue to run the cinema and to...
Events
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Exhibition – MGA 70
Abingdon County Hall MuseumCelebrating 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, […]
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Oxfordshire Artweeks Exhibition: ‘Fragments to Fabric’ by Claire Frampton
Abingdon Museum'Fragments to Fabric' textile artworks by Claire Frampton Claire Frampton takes inspiration from Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, museum pieces at the Ashmolean in Oxford, including a reconstructed storage jar which was in the Rome Gallery, to produce her artworks. Using batik, appliqué and contemporary techniques including sublimation printing and foiling, she combines processes and media […]
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Cakes and Ale + Festival to Celebrate St Edmund of Abingdon’s 850th Anniversary
Abingdon Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United KingdomOn Saturday 16th May there will be a special Festival in honour of St Edmund of Abingdon's 850th Anniversary. We wish to raise his profile in his hometown and also raise funds for TAB (The Abingdon Bridge) and St Michael's Church restorations. Please click here for the 'pick and choose' programme for the 16th and […]
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Urban Folk Quartet with support from Anna Renae
Harwell Village Hall High Street, Harwell, United KingdomWe are pleased to welcome The Urban Folk Quartet to Harwell. UFQ have ignited audiences across the world with their cross-genre, contemporary take on folk music for over a decade. Rooted in Celtic tune forms and traditional song, UFQ also take influence from Afrobeat, Indian classical, funk, rock and a whole lot more. Featuring Joe […]
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Brightwell cum Sotwell – Open Gardens in a glorious village
Brightwell cum Sotwell Village , United KingdomSpring is the perfect time to visit 10 private gardens in a delightful village in south Oxfordshire. Enjoy the opportunity to admire the flowers and shrubs, the inspired designs and planting, the use of light and shade as well as discover those added extras that make the gardens so special. The village has houses dating […]
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Town Council – Annual Meeting
Abingdon Guildhall Abbey Close, Abingdon, United KingdomTown council meetings are usually held in the Old Magistrates' Court and are open to the public.
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Town Council – Mayor Making Civic Ceremony
St. Helen's Church West St. Helen Street,, Abingdon, United KingdomTown council meetings are usually held in the Old Magistrates' Court and are open to the public.
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“The Road to Peace is Paved with Headstones”, stories behind the names on Abingdon War Memorial
long furlong community centre boulter drive, abingdon, oxfordshire, United KingdomBeyond the cold stone of the Abingdon War Memorial lies a tapestry of lived experience, individual sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on our local community. Join us for a moving and insightful talk as Dick Richards peels back the layers of history to reveal the stories of the people behind the names. This presentation […]
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Abingdon Astronomical Society
Abingdon Astronomical Society are having a Beginners Meeting tonight at the Methodist Church Hall, Dorchester Crescent, OX14 2AH. The meeting starts at 8.00 pm and ends at 10.00 pm with a tea break in the middle. All welcome. More details at www.abingdonastro.org.uk

