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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:Cakes and Ale + Festival to Celebrate St Edmund of Abingdon's 850th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:On 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. \nPlease click here for the ‘pick and choose’ programme for the 16th and the QR code for the ticketed events. As you you see we have created a very full and wide ranging day for the town to enjoy. \nOn Sunday 17th May we will close the celebrations with a special Choral Evensong for St Edmund of Abingdon. This will be held at St Helen’s Church at 5.30pm on Sunday 17th May \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/cakes-and-ale-festival-to-celebrate-st-edmund-of-abingdons-850th-anniversary
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="SallyMears":MAILTO:smears@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260318T134251Z
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SUMMARY:Marching for Mother's Walk
DESCRIPTION:Together we are stepping forward for Maternal Mental Health Week \nJoin us on Wednesday 6 May \nThe pace will be gentle and inclusive; a space to walk\, talk and connect \nEveryone welcome\, including pushchairs and babies \nMeet outside Abingdon Library \nRefreshments at The Junction afterwards\, 11am – 12pm \nContact Active.Communities@southandvale.gov.uk
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/marching-for-mothers-walk
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vale of White Horse District Council":MAILTO:active.communities@southandvale.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T120000
DTSTAMP:20250915T073030Z
CREATED:20250915T073030Z
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UID:10015817-1759748400-1759752000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Community Chair based Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Friendly Chair based Yoga sessions for people with chronic illnesses and low mobility. Group Yoga\, breathing awareness\, postural work (strength and flexibility)\, body awareness\, relaxation
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/community-chair-based-yoga/2025-10-06
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nagy Yoga":MAILTO:yogin67@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T110000
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DTSTAMP:20250915T073030Z
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SUMMARY:Community Chair based Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Friendly Chair based Yoga sessions for people with chronic illnesses and low mobility. Group Yoga\, breathing awareness\, postural work (strength and flexibility)\, body awareness\, relaxation
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/community-chair-based-yoga/2025-09-29
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nagy Yoga":MAILTO:yogin67@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T120000
DTSTAMP:20250915T073030Z
CREATED:20250915T073030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T073030Z
UID:10015815-1758538800-1758542400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Community Chair based Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Friendly Chair based Yoga sessions for people with chronic illnesses and low mobility. Group Yoga\, breathing awareness\, postural work (strength and flexibility)\, body awareness\, relaxation
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/community-chair-based-yoga/2025-09-22
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nagy Yoga":MAILTO:yogin67@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T110000
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UID:10015814-1757934000-1757937600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Community Chair based Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Friendly Chair based Yoga sessions for people with chronic illnesses and low mobility. Group Yoga\, breathing awareness\, postural work (strength and flexibility)\, body awareness\, relaxation
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/community-chair-based-yoga/2025-09-15
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nagy Yoga":MAILTO:yogin67@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T100000
DTSTAMP:20250717T115507Z
CREATED:20250714T124810Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. \n\nVisit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon’s Historic buildings – Lost\, Recorded and Understood” to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse)\, view pictures of the town taken during the second world war and find out how to be a “house detective”. Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm\nCall in to Unit 25 in Bury Street to see our “Evolving Abingdon” exhibition about what was there before the precinct\, the Charter and Stratton Way – and why it all changed in the 1960s and 70s. Friday – Monday 10am – 4pm\nAlso in Unit 25\, “Reaching for the Stars”: find out about the history of the Culham site from its days as a wartime airfield through to hosting the JET project\, and hear about the latest plans to bring fusion energy onto the grid and into our homes.\nEnjoy a re-enactment of Roman life and witness rural building crafts of a bygone age in the ancient Abbey Buildings. Exhibitions Saturday only 10am – 4pm\, Medieval Buildings open Sunday.\nVisit some of the 12 or more fascinating buildings which are opening: new for this year are the Old Gaol foyer\, the ultra-modern Sophos Building and the Christchurch barn conversion.\nExplore the rich architectural history of our parish church\, St Helens.\nTake a guided walk on the Sunday – or follow one of our self-guided trails.\nTake a treasure trail of Abingdon and discover aspects of our town’s long history told through the buildings. Complete the questions and you could win a family movie ticket at the Abbey Cinema.\n\nFor more details bookmark our website https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/ and check out the programme and open properties pages which are being updated as plans firm up – or pick up our programme leaflet which will be available at the beginning of September.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-weekend-2025/2025-09-15
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTSTAMP:20250717T115507Z
CREATED:20250714T124810Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. \n\nVisit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon’s Historic buildings – Lost\, Recorded and Understood” to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse)\, view pictures of the town taken during the second world war and find out how to be a “house detective”. Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm\nCall in to Unit 25 in Bury Street to see our “Evolving Abingdon” exhibition about what was there before the precinct\, the Charter and Stratton Way – and why it all changed in the 1960s and 70s. Friday – Monday 10am – 4pm\nAlso in Unit 25\, “Reaching for the Stars”: find out about the history of the Culham site from its days as a wartime airfield through to hosting the JET project\, and hear about the latest plans to bring fusion energy onto the grid and into our homes.\nEnjoy a re-enactment of Roman life and witness rural building crafts of a bygone age in the ancient Abbey Buildings. Exhibitions Saturday only 10am – 4pm\, Medieval Buildings open Sunday.\nVisit some of the 12 or more fascinating buildings which are opening: new for this year are the Old Gaol foyer\, the ultra-modern Sophos Building and the Christchurch barn conversion.\nExplore the rich architectural history of our parish church\, St Helens.\nTake a guided walk on the Sunday – or follow one of our self-guided trails.\nTake a treasure trail of Abingdon and discover aspects of our town’s long history told through the buildings. Complete the questions and you could win a family movie ticket at the Abbey Cinema.\n\nFor more details bookmark our website https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/ and check out the programme and open properties pages which are being updated as plans firm up – or pick up our programme leaflet which will be available at the beginning of September.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-weekend-2025/2025-09-14
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTSTAMP:20250717T115507Z
CREATED:20250714T124810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T115507Z
UID:10012873-1757757600-1757757600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. \n\nVisit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon’s Historic buildings – Lost\, Recorded and Understood” to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse)\, view pictures of the town taken during the second world war and find out how to be a “house detective”. Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm\nCall in to Unit 25 in Bury Street to see our “Evolving Abingdon” exhibition about what was there before the precinct\, the Charter and Stratton Way – and why it all changed in the 1960s and 70s. Friday – Monday 10am – 4pm\nAlso in Unit 25\, “Reaching for the Stars”: find out about the history of the Culham site from its days as a wartime airfield through to hosting the JET project\, and hear about the latest plans to bring fusion energy onto the grid and into our homes.\nEnjoy a re-enactment of Roman life and witness rural building crafts of a bygone age in the ancient Abbey Buildings. Exhibitions Saturday only 10am – 4pm\, Medieval Buildings open Sunday.\nVisit some of the 12 or more fascinating buildings which are opening: new for this year are the Old Gaol foyer\, the ultra-modern Sophos Building and the Christchurch barn conversion.\nExplore the rich architectural history of our parish church\, St Helens.\nTake a guided walk on the Sunday – or follow one of our self-guided trails.\nTake a treasure trail of Abingdon and discover aspects of our town’s long history told through the buildings. Complete the questions and you could win a family movie ticket at the Abbey Cinema.\n\nFor more details bookmark our website https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/ and check out the programme and open properties pages which are being updated as plans firm up – or pick up our programme leaflet which will be available at the beginning of September.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-weekend-2025/2025-09-13
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTSTAMP:20250717T115507Z
CREATED:20250714T124810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T115507Z
UID:10012872-1757671200-1757671200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. \n\nVisit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon’s Historic buildings – Lost\, Recorded and Understood” to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse)\, view pictures of the town taken during the second world war and find out how to be a “house detective”. Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm\nCall in to Unit 25 in Bury Street to see our “Evolving Abingdon” exhibition about what was there before the precinct\, the Charter and Stratton Way – and why it all changed in the 1960s and 70s. Friday – Monday 10am – 4pm\nAlso in Unit 25\, “Reaching for the Stars”: find out about the history of the Culham site from its days as a wartime airfield through to hosting the JET project\, and hear about the latest plans to bring fusion energy onto the grid and into our homes.\nEnjoy a re-enactment of Roman life and witness rural building crafts of a bygone age in the ancient Abbey Buildings. Exhibitions Saturday only 10am – 4pm\, Medieval Buildings open Sunday.\nVisit some of the 12 or more fascinating buildings which are opening: new for this year are the Old Gaol foyer\, the ultra-modern Sophos Building and the Christchurch barn conversion.\nExplore the rich architectural history of our parish church\, St Helens.\nTake a guided walk on the Sunday – or follow one of our self-guided trails.\nTake a treasure trail of Abingdon and discover aspects of our town’s long history told through the buildings. Complete the questions and you could win a family movie ticket at the Abbey Cinema.\n\nFor more details bookmark our website https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/ and check out the programme and open properties pages which are being updated as plans firm up – or pick up our programme leaflet which will be available at the beginning of September.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-weekend-2025/2025-09-12
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20250618T095904Z
CREATED:20250618T095904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T095904Z
UID:10012856-1753920000-1754265599@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The British Transplant Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:A fantastic opportunity for hundreds of transplant recipients\, living donors and donor families to celebrate the gift of life through sport.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-british-transplant-games-2025
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20250428T151254Z
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SUMMARY:VE80 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On May 8\, 2025\, we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day\, when the nation unites to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe. \nIt was a war that claimed the lives of the 56 men remembered on Abingdon’s war memorial and a further 47 from Abingdon School. \nAbingdon Royal British Legion\, with support from Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council\, is marking these momentous anniversaries with events honouring the sacrifices made by townsfolk at home and abroad. \nGabby Barody\, mayor of Abingdon said: “This year\, on this significant anniversary\, we honour and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of those who secured our freedom. We especially recognise our veterans here in Abingdon\, whose service and dedication continue to inspire us. Their legacy reminds us to cherish and uphold the peace they fought for.” \n \n  \n  \nThe role the town played in World War II has been at the heart of the plans and the commemorations begin at 9am on May 8 with a town cry from the roof top of Abingdon’s County Hall. This will be followed by a ceremony at the town’s war memorial at noon when wreaths and blue flowers for peace will be laid. \nChurch bells will ring throughout the town at 6.30pm. \nAt 7.30 pm on May 8 there will a concert at St Helen’s Church\, the church at the heart of the commemorations 80 years ago\, featuring Abingdon Town Band and members of Abingdon Drama Club. \nOn Saturday May 10\, activities focus on Abingdon RBL Spring Road social club with a display of the Operation Overlord model railway. It will remain on show on Sunday May 11. \nSunday May 11 also sees a rally of MGs on Abingdon Market Place and an exhibition of the role of MG factory played in the war effort\, building everything from 16 ton tanks and 3\,000 sets of wading equipment to allow the D-Day landings to fuel dipsticks and blood centrifuges. I Vow to Thee My Country \nAll events are free with donations to the Poppy Appeal. \nOf course\, the war didn’t end on May 8. It wasn’t until August when Victory over Japan was declared that the true celebrations could begin. In August\, there will be a fun bun throwing contest to see who can throw a bun the furthest. \n· Why are blue flowers being laid on VE Day? Blue flowers are associated with calmness\, passion\, appreciation and serenity. They symbolise peace\, tranquillity and harmony. \nWords of Winston \nWhen Winston Churchill addressed the nation\, he acknowledged the sacrifices made\, reminding the nation that they had stood alone against tremendous odds but had never faltered. \n“God bless you all. This is your victory!” he said. “It is the victory of the cause of freedom in every land. In all our long history\, we have never seen a greater day than this. \n“Everyone\, man or woman\, has done their best. Everyone has tried. Neither the long years\, nor the dangers\, nor the fierce attacks of the enemy\, have in any way weakened the independent resolve of the British nation. God bless you all. “ \nAnd he did not forget those in Far East where war continued until August 15 when Japan surrendered. \n“Be of good cheer and rejoice with us on this day. Let my words and my message penetrate to the remotest villages of your lands. Lift up your hearts\, for we are coming.” \nI Vow to Thee My Country \nJoin Colin Thackery\, Chelsea Pensioner\, who is leading the nation in singing this hymn at 9.30pm on May 8. \nI vow to thee\, my country\, all earthly things above Entire and whole and perfect\, the service of my love The love that asks no question\, the love that stands the test That lays upon the altar\, the dearest and the best The love that never falters\, the love that pays the price The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice \nAnd there’s another country\, I’ve heard of long ago Most dear to them that love her\, most great to them that know We may not count her armies\, we may not see her king Her fortress is a faithful heart\, her pride is suffering And soul by soul\, and silently her shining bounds increase And her ways are ways of gentleness\, and all her paths are peace \nMusic and Music by Gustav Holst and Cecil Spring
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ve-celebration
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abingdon Royal British Legion Club":MAILTO:legionclubabingdon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T155754Z
CREATED:20250115T155754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T155754Z
UID:10015458-1746093600-1746115200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Start of boating season in Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:The boating season in Abingdon-on-Thames begins on May 1\, marking an exciting event featuring houseboats and floating houses. Visitors can explore a variety of innovative waterborne living options while enjoying the picturesque setting of the Thames. This event celebrates the charm of life on the water\, offering demonstrations\, guided tours\, and opportunities to meet experts in houseboat and floating home designs. It’s a perfect occasion to welcome the boating season and discover sustainable and unique living solutions. \nThe start of the boating season near London promises to be an exciting event\, showcasing innovative solutions for sustainable living on the water. Among the highlights is a mobile floating house equipped with cutting-edge features\, including photovoltaic panels for solar energy generation\, high-capacity batteries for energy storage\, a heat pump for efficient temperature control\, and an integrated heating system. This unique floating home demonstrates how modern technology can blend with the serene lifestyle of waterborne living\, offering an inspiring vision for sustainable and self-sufficient housing. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of floating homes and celebrate the opening of the boating season in style.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/start-of-boating-season-in-abingdon
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T220000
DTSTAMP:20240815T120359Z
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UID:10015349-1728302400-1728424800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Michaelmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon’s annual street fair – the longest in the country – takes over the town centre for two days.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/michaelmas-fair-2
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20240813T093803Z
CREATED:20240813T093803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T093803Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Weekend is a highlight of late summer in Abingdon. The Friends of Abingdon co-ordinate a weekend of open properties\, exhibitions and activities to showcase the town’s rich history. We link up with the national Heritage Open Days who suggest a theme each year. This year it is “Transport\, Routes and Connections.” \nAbingdon was connected by a network of paths\, roads and waterways which sustained trade\, travel and daily life for thousands of years: \n\nLook at old maps\, pictures and stories in two exhibitions\, one in the historic Guildhall and one at the Long Alley Almshouses.\nLearn about the Lost Railway of Abingdon at Unit 24 and see an 18 foot working model (00 gauge) of Abingdon station\, yard and tracks\nFamilies with young children will enjoy the Brio trainset available to play with in the Roysse Room (and also available to win by completing our town trail).\nOlder children will enjoy the Iron Age Experience at the Abbey Buildings (Saturday only) with crafts and interactive demonstrations.\nAnd “kids” of all ages will want to test themselves against the Fun Facts quizmaster!\nConnections aren’t just physical and the displays include information about the Abingdon telephone exchange (now gone) and the DAWN talking newspapers service (still thriving).\nAbingdon Artists will be holding their “Landscape in a Day” open competition on Saturday – watch them at work and see the results in a display in St Nic’s Church.\nOn Sunday there will be a celebration of MG cars\, Abingdon’s most famous export\, with over 20 vehicles in the Market Place.\n\nHistoric properties around the town will be open to view including Abingdon Guildhall\, St Helen’s and St Nicolas’ Churches\, the Baptist Church and 35 Ock Street\, St Ethelwold’s House\, Kimber House (MG Museum)\, the medieval Merchant’s House\, the Georgian solicitor’s offices on Ock Street\, the Abbey Buildings and the Old Ticket Office at Culham. \nYou can find more details including opening times and locations at www.abingonheritage.org.uk  or come to our Information Stall on the Market Place to start your journey around the town. We can provide advice\, maps and a printed programme packed with all the information you will need to enjoy Heritage Weekend to the full.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-weekend
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T160000
DTSTAMP:20230815T095047Z
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UID:10011609-1694858400-1694966400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION:A swashbuckling Hollywood icon\, one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the great English painter Turner have one thing in common: they all loved Abingdon-on-Thames. \nDouglas Fairbanks Junior dined frequently at The Crown and Thistle\, John Ruskin lived there some years earlier\, and the teenage JMW Turner sketched and painted views of Abingdon and the surrounding countryside.  These stories and how Sir Paul McCartney’s BAFTA award winning “Frogs Chorus” video came to be made in Thames Street will be explored during this year’s Heritage Open Days. \nThe Arts and Creativity theme of this year’s heritage festival will also showcase other gems such as the priceless medieval “Abingdon Missal” decorated by the monks of the Abbey of Abingdon\, which is now held in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. A major exhibition about the Missal will be held in the Abbey Buildings. \nThe town has been home to many famous artists\, actors\, writers\, sculptors and comedians\, all of whom have enriched our national life but whose stories are often untold.  The aim of this year’s Heritage Open Days is to unlock those stories and inspire our townsfolk and visitors with the creativity which Abingdon has encouraged. \nA full list of the events and exhibitions can be found on our website and will be published in leaflets available from early September.. The venues will include the medieval Abbey Buildings\, the Guildhall\, Christ’s Hospital Almshouses and several of the town’s other historic buildings and there will be a “Fab Ab” exhibition in the former H Samuels shop. Abingdon Artists will be helping people to explore painting\, Abingdon Flower Club will be displaying their work\, and Abingdon Drama Club will present a “Son et Lumiere” to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Unicorn Theatre. On the Sunday there will a programme of guided walks. \nInformation and self-guided walk leaflets will be available all weekend\, from our Market Place information stall.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Heritage,Market Place,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T150000
DTSTAMP:20230522T151040Z
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SUMMARY:Bank Holiday Walks
DESCRIPTION:Come for a Bank Holiday Walk Monday 29th May \nOrganised by the Friends of Abingdon and other societies. \n All walks start and finish at the Market Place \nBook in on the day \nWear comfortable shoes or boots \nMORNING WALKS start at 10.30am\, book in from 10am  \n1556 Boundary Walk with the Guild of Town Criers\, about 4 miles lasting 2 hours\, unlimited numbers \nLost Abbey Tour with a local expert\, about 1 1/2 hours\, 25 participants \n AFTERNOON WALKS start at 2pm\, book in from 10am \nNature Walk  with a member of the local Naturalist Society from Abbey Meadows and on to Orchard Lake and back\, about 4 miles lasting 2 1/2 hours\, 20 participants \nRivers of Abingdon Walk with a local expert\, about 4 1/2 miles lasting 2 1/2 hours. Return on your own from the lock after 3 miles and 1 1/2 hours if you wish. 25 participants \nStories from the War Memorial with a local expert\, about 1 1/2 miles lasting 1 1/2 – 2 hours. 20 participants. \nSELF-GUIDED WALKS \nIf you prefer to do your own thing\, call in at our Market Place stall between 10.00 and 15.00 and pick up or download one of our trail leaflets: there are a dozen or to to choose from\, many of them family-friendly. You can also find them on the Friends of Abingdon Civic Society website. \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/bank-holiday-walks
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T103000
DTSTAMP:20230403T093641Z
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SUMMARY:All Stars Cricket
DESCRIPTION:All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed jam-packed fun\, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport\, teaching them new skills\, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so. Each participant that signs up will receive 8 weeks of cricket sessions\, personalised All Stars t-shirt\, bat\, ball and backpack. More information can be found – here
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/all-stars-cricket
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20230327T140453Z
CREATED:20230327T140453Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Walking Festival
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Market Place will be the Basecamp for a day of walks going out in all directions. Most walks will be run by the Ramblers and are a great way to take your walking up to the next level. Or join the Community Walks team to try walking for the first time as a gentle pastime that does you good on so many levels\, mental\, physical\, spiritual and social. Back in the Market Place you can talk to groups like Walking Football\, Walking Tennis and other walking sports\, or have a go with Nordic Walking poles to see if this wonder-workout system is for you! Chiropractors will be on hand to check your posture and there are an array of leaflets and information for those who prefer to walk in their own way and their own time. More information and walk registration links on our website.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-walking-festival
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20230327T140453Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Market Place for an Easter Celebration\, Easter Crafts\, Easter Market\, and an Easter Egg Hunt Trail. We hope the Easter Bunny might visit too! Chocolate Workshops by Chocolate Genie.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/easter-eggstravaganza
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220918T160000
DTSTAMP:20220914T153737Z
CREATED:20220722T085515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T153737Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION:The annual Heritage Open Days are held throughout the UK and Europe and are always a popular event in Abingdon. This year’s national HODs theme is “Astounding Inventions” – very relevant to Abingdon – and several of our events will be based around inventions and innovation. \nEvents – all free – will include: \n\nThursday 15 – Sunday 18 September: Exhibition in St Ethelwolds House “Engines\, Drains and Nuisances: the Innovative Career of George Winship”\nFriday 16 – Sunday 18 September: Flower Festival in the Abingdon Baptist Church\nSaturday 17 September: various open properties – details on our website\nSaturday 17-Sunday 18 September: Abingdon Workhouse Trail\nSunday 18 September: Heritage Walks\n\nProgramme leaflets* are available from the Information Centre\, Museum and Library and participating venues and we will have an information stall on the Market Place on the Saturday and Sunday. \n* Two of the events in the leaflet (the STFC exhibition and Classic Car Cavalcade) have been cancelled due to the period of national mourning. All other events will go ahead\, with some modifications to ensure an appropriate level of respect.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-open-days
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T123000
DTSTAMP:20220607T164543Z
CREATED:20220607T164458Z
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SUMMARY:Sustrans Community Path Clearance Project - 17 June and 26 July 2022
DESCRIPTION:This project will involve the clearance of litter and overhanging and encroaching vegetation along the urban Daisy Bank Community Path in Abingdon. It aims to bring the community together to take ownership of maintaining this key route. \nPlease fill in the poll to notify the project and session leaders of the sessions you can attend so we have an idea of numbers.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sustrans-community-path-clearance-project-17-june-and-26-july-2022/2022-07-26
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustrans":MAILTO:nadine.matough@sustrans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220617T123000
DTSTAMP:20220607T164543Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T164543Z
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SUMMARY:Sustrans Community Path Clearance Project - 17 June and 26 July 2022
DESCRIPTION:This project will involve the clearance of litter and overhanging and encroaching vegetation along the urban Daisy Bank Community Path in Abingdon. It aims to bring the community together to take ownership of maintaining this key route. \nPlease fill in the poll to notify the project and session leaders of the sessions you can attend so we have an idea of numbers.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sustrans-community-path-clearance-project-17-june-and-26-july-2022/2022-06-17
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustrans":MAILTO:nadine.matough@sustrans.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T150000
DTSTAMP:20220606T125702Z
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SUMMARY:The Women's Tour cycle race
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 11 June\, thousands of people from across Oxfordshire and beyond are expected to line the route and experience the thrill as around 100 professional riders race through Oxfordshire for the prestigious Women’s Tour cycling event. \nThe race is expected to enter Abingdon around approximately 2.35pm (rolling road closures will be in place from around 15 mins before the riders arrive). \nIn Abingdon you will be able to see the race on Bridge Street\, High Street/Market Place\, Stratton Way\, Vineyard\, and along Radley Road.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-womens-tour-cycle-race
LOCATION:Abingdon\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 3LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports & Leisure
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Womens Tour (working with Vale of White Horse District Council and Oxfordshire County Council)":MAILTO:communications@southandvale.gov.uk
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