The Sleeping Beauty holds a very special place in The Royal Ballet’s heart and history. It was the first performance given by the Company when the Royal Opera House reopened at Covent Garden in 1946 after World War II. In 2006, this original staging was revived and has been delighting audiences ever since. Frederick Ashton famously […]
Music @ Abingdon Royal British Legion Join us for an evening of mellow classics. Free entry and non-members also welcome. Friendly atmosphere & great value
Come for a Bank Holiday Walk Monday 29th May Organised by the Friends of Abingdon and other societies. All walks start and finish at the Market Place Book in on the day Wear comfortable shoes or boots MORNING WALKS start at 10.30am, book in from 10am 1556 Boundary Walk with the Guild of Town Criers, about […]
Children learn a number of modelling skills with Pendon's expert modellers and make their own diorama to take home. This is a free 30-minute session (included with general admission) with allocated time slots from 11am-3.15pm which you can book on arrival at the Museum. The class is suitable for children aged 6 or over. We ask that each child is […]
Why is it so hard to give ourselves the same compassion we so easily give to our friends? Most of us would be kind to a close friend who was suffering, yet we can be merciless with ourselves. Does this sound familiar? you beat yourself up when you fail or make a mistake you’re much […]
“Chess and Coffee with Laury” 10:00 - 12:00 – come and learn how to play chess. 👑 ♟️ All ages and abilities are welcome. #OnePlanetLiving #AbingdonOnThames #ClimateEmergencyCentre #ChessMaster #ChessLessons
Join us as we demonstrate making delicious salads and then we all get to eat it together! 1230 until 1330 Friday 2nd June.
Come along to our family-friendly creative art workshop to learn how to make your own colourful paints from a variety of plants and spices. Local artist, Emma Williams, will show you how to make your own bright coloured paints from the natural pigments that can be found in plants and spices. You’ll make your own […]
The monthly @AbCarbonCutters Sewing Repair Café is taking place again this coming Sat 3 June 10:30 - 13:00) - put that piece of broken clothing to one side ready to bring on the day! More info: https://oneplanetabingdon.org/events/ #RepairReuseRethink #AbingdonOnThames #oneplanetliving
Ben Bruant and Will Cashel are duo – playing ‘songs you know in ways you probably don’t’ in a style fusing flamenco, pop and classical music. Together the band has recorded five albums and two EPs and performed to audiences including British and European royalty and at Liverpool Philharmonic, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, BBC Good Food […]
Bring the children to our wonderful eco crafting sessions with Shaista. This Sunday, from 1030am. Get your kids away from their screens for a couple of hours to engage mindfully with something creative! This is a FREE event (although donations are always gratefully accepted). See you there! 🦈 🦋 🐅🐸🐷🐝🐠🐾🦔🍄🍁🌿 More info: https://oneplanetabingdon.org/events/ #oneplanetliving #community […]
RAVEL Piano Trio ACE Trio: Andrew Blankfield piano, Emma Chamberlain cello, Claire Parkin violin Abbey Chamber Concerts A series of chamber concerts by top-quality local musicians on one Sunday each month. 3.00 – 4.00pm at St Nicolas church, Market Place, Abingdon OX14 3HF. Tickets £10, accompanied children free. Available from this website, at door, from 07775 904626, from […]
