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Mapledurham At War this August!

The location of the 1976 film 'The Eagle Has Landed' is an apt venue for Mapledurham at War on Saturday 12th August and Sunday 13th August.

Best Business in Abingdon - Awards 2017

And the winner is...
The bestof Abingdon has announced the winner of the Abingdon Business of the Year 2017 Awards. The Railway Inn received 73 reviews during the campaign, to win the coveted accolade of Business of the Year 2017. In second place, with 55 reviews, was Utopia Beauty Salon and in third position with 50 reviews, Creations Hair & Beauty Salon.

Abingdon Farmers Market

23 November 2016 16:39

Have you been to Abingdon Farmers Market lately? It has been growing steadily as it reaps the rewards of belonging to the Thames Valley Farmers Markets Co-Operative.

Christmas Extravaganza Needs Volunteers!

Can you help?
The Christmas Extravaganza is now less than 3 weeks away, and we are desperately looking for volunteers to help either on the day, or in the lead up to the day, or the following day.

Church Services in Abingdon - Christmas 2016

A round up of the Christmas services to be held over the Christmas period in Abingdon 2016.

What happened to all those loom bands?

Do you remember the Loom to the Moon appeal in 2015 by Skye Hall, a five year old boy with an aggressive brain tumour who called for help from the local community to set a world record by creating the world’s longest loom band?
Article by Sally Hall

Time to Book a Christmas Party?

08 September 2016 12:01

It may seem a little early, but top Christmas party venues do get booked up very quickly, so if you know what you'll need it's better to book sooner than later!

How to achieve the perfect handleless kitchen

Contemporary kitchens are one of the most popular styles for homes at this time. With the new build and renovation markets booming, a cutting edge, sleek, handleless kitchen is the icing on the cake that makes a truly stylish home.

Christmas Lights Switch On with S Club 7 – Competition!

This year the grand switching on of the Abingdon Christmas lights will be heralded by Tina, Jo and Bradley from S Club 7! If you’d like to meet them and have an official photo taken with them download the competition form!

Meat Raffles at The Railway Inn

The tradition of Meat Raffles or Draws goes back a long way in the UK and nowadays they are usually to be found in more traditional pubs and bars. Further afield, they have “chook raffles” for a chicken in Australia and the raffle of “meat trays” in New Zealand. The trays are typically composed of a mixture of cuts of meat or a selection of seafood and are raffled to raise money to support local sporting teams.

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