A few weeks ago, Steve King told me he would soon have a book out and now has more details. It will be available from 25th January, and this is an early tip-off.
Steve King’s previous book, Fifty Six, told The stories behind the fifty-six men of World War II remembered on Abingdon’s War Memorial (plus other heroes).
Mick Herron was at Abingdon Library for a question and answer session about: his books, the spin-off TV series, and writing generally. The event had a sell-out audience and could have been sold out three times. Mick says that he likes to do events in libraries. He used libraries and read a lot when he was young and wants to support libraries for future readers.
The Abingdon Craft Fair was started in the 1970s to provide funds for the Abbey Buildings and is still going in the 2020s. See Abingdon Traditional Craft Fair for prices and a list of crafts at the annual craft fair.
Abingdon and District Musical Society have their autumn concert at St Helen’s Church on 12th November. It includes Fauré’s Requiem. See Abingdon & District Musical Society.
Judy Thomas has produced a new local history book about the Hamlet of Northcourt.
Nourthcourt Lane still looks like a hamlet despite being surrounded by Abingdon houses and Abingdon United FC.
People sent in poems about Abingdon and the poet Andrew Jamison selected the final ten and wrote the foreword. The book Ten Poems about Abingdon sells at £5 and all profits go to The Abingdon Bridge charity – supporting young people. The book can be found at The Bookstore, Mostly Books, Abingdon Museum and Abingdon Bridge. It will appear at Abingdon Library.
Jenny Gould will be at Abingdon Library this Thursday talking about her book No More Good Girl. Jenny is a psychotherapist and married to Mike. They live and are well known in Abingdon.
Kevin Thomson is well known at Abingdon Drama Club and organises Abingdon Walking Tours led by himself and other actor friends. His children’s book is called Willy and Wally – The Windscreen Wipers.