Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council is responsible for a number of civic traditions that are hundreds of years old, as well as organising, managing and promoting events that are of recent origin but play an important part in our shared community life. All of these events will be listed on the town events calendar as the dates are confirmed and a brief outline of each type of event is given below.
For more information about Town Council managed events, email enquiries@abingdon.gov.uk.
Flag Policy
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council’s flag policy in relation to the County Hall can be found here. Details of government-designated flag days can be found here. Flag flying during inclement weather Sometimes […]
Fun and Music in the Park
Every summer for a number of years the town council has organised events for residents. Abbey Gardens has filled up with rides, face painting, live music, some great street food stalls, […]
Commonwealth Day
Abingdon plays its part in national and international occasions, including the Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth campaign which asks every town, organisation and government to raise the Commonwealth Flag at […]
Bun throwing in Abingdon
Bun throwing is one of several ancient traditions of Abingdon-on-Thames. The town council organises bun throwings, usually as a gesture of loyalty and goodwill to the monarch and mainly associated […]
Annual Meeting & Mayor Making
The annual meeting of the Town Council is held in May each year when the Mayor is installed for the coming Civic year. Town Council business is also undertaken to […]
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day takes place on the second Sunday of November each year. it is sometimes known as “Remembrance Sunday.” Abingdon-on-Thames Town Councillors along with representatives from the British Legion, armed […]
