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- 27th January 2017
A new weekend is on the horizon and yet again we have a whole host of brilliant things to keep us all occupied. There’s so many brilliant things to do, how will you chose? Who says you have to? Why not enjoy a fish supper followed by a trip to the theatre to watch one of Shakespeare’s plays on Friday evening, then on Saturday you can immerse yourselves in a Victorian variety evening and to finish it all off you could explore Thrupp Lake and look for wetland birds on Sunday before closing the weekend with a night of smooth jazz… total perfection!
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- 22nd December 2016
Should the time come when it’s best for your loved one to move into a care home, you’ll want to know that they’re receiving 5* treatment, day and night, 365 days a year. Bridge House Care Home in Abingdon is better described as a 5* luxurious hotel with ultra-attentive, friendly staff who ensure your loved one’s wishes are taken care of.
- 22nd December 2016
A round up of the Christmas services to be held over the Christmas period in Abingdon 2016.
- 23rd November 2016
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.
- 17th November 2016
We’re not sure how it happened but we’re already heading straight towards December! Have you embarked on your list of Christmas shopping yet? If the answer is a resounding ‘no’, fear not for we have a unique selection of gift ideas for every member of the family - all from our local Abingdon businesses!
- 19th October 2016
BOOK SIGNING AT BOATIQUE, Friday Street - Thursday 20th October 2016
- 5th September 2016
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!
- 25th July 2016
Novelist Julia Thum talks to Lucy Herbert, who works as Head Skipper for The Rivertime Boat Trust, organising over 200 riverboat trips a year for disabled passengers and managing the 50 volunteer crew who make it happen.
- 21st July 2016
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.
- 8th July 2016
The unique experience of open air swimming in the wonderful pool at Abbey Meadows in Abingdon has a fascinating history.