Here’s a “What’s On” based on posters seen in town:

Tuesday 24th June 2025: With species vanishing at alarming rates, can Christianity help?

Meet Abingdon’s very own super-star children’s author and illustrator, Rob Jones, known for his brilliantly quirky books.

Wednesday 25th June 2025: Beavers — once extinct in Britain — are now making a comeback thanks to rewilding efforts.

There will also a town council meeting on Wednesday at the Guildhall at 7 pm.  The town council will discuss writing to the Environment Agency to ask when they will do something about the weir walkway + normal council business.

Saturday 28th June 2025: Tea and Scones in a beautiful setting

Celebrate six decades of music-making with a special performance from the Abingdon Town Band.

Celebrate love, inclusion, and community spirit.

Also browse local produce and crafts from independent traders in the town centre at the Summer Craft Local Excellence Market on Saturday 28th June.

Thanks to Colette and Pete for these two upcoming events by two important Abingdon institutions.

Abingdon Drama Club presents Dancing at Lughnasa, Brian Friel’s lyrical play, from 2nd to 5th July at the Unicorn Theatre.

Set in 1930s rural Ireland, the play captures two afternoons in the lives of five sisters during the festival of Lughnasa.

Director Colette Lardner-Browne, who grew up in Galway, brings a personal connection to the production. “I was captivated by the play’s rich characters and lyrical language,” she says. “It’s a joy to bring this beautiful story to Abingdon.”

Performances:
Wed–Sat, 2nd–5th July at 7:30pm
Sat matinee, 5th July at 2:30pm

Tickets: £15 / £12 concessions
Available online at abingdon-drama-club.com or from The Bookstore.

On Saturday 14th June at 7:30pm, Abingdon & District Musical Society will perform Verdi’s Requiem in the Amey Theatre at Abingdon School.

The performance will be conducted by Alexander Walker and the orchestra will be led by Kate Bailey.

Tickets will cost £15 on the door or £13 in advance (booking fees apply). Under-£16s, £1. Tickets available from boxoffice@abingdon.org.uk, or visit www.ameytheatre.org.uk, or tel. 01235-849063.

Sunday, May 25th, 2025 –

Abingdon Cycle Festival – Rides set off from the Market Place at 9:00 AM and continue throughout the morning.

Litter Picking in Abingdon Town Centre (AbiBinit!) – Keep Abingdon Tidy! Equipment provided – including litter pickers for adults and children, high-vis jackets, gloves, and hand sanitizer – or feel free to bring your own.

The 42nd World Poohsticks Championship – Take your chance at becoming a world champion in something you never trained for! Organised by The Rotary Club of Abingdon.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 –

Agnostics Anonymous – A chance to explore another faith question  – open to all.

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 –

Abingdon Naturalists Society – talk on ‘Dragons and Damsels of the Abingdon Area: Are They the Ultimate Predator?’

Abingdon Mega Reservoir – a talk about the concerns raised by the proposed reservoir.

At Abingdon Baptist Church on Ock Street, the Scouts held a jumble sale to raise funds. Tables were filled with bric-a-brac, books, clothes, and more.

On the Market Place, One Planet Abingdon were offering free vegan food and handing out recipes and leaflets. They were raising awareness of the environmental benefits of plant-based diets, highlighting the lower resource use and reduced methane emissions compared to meat production.

Under the County Hall, volunteers were offering free bike checks and minor repairs — encouraging greener travel by helping people keep their bikes roadworthy.

Overhead, the town flag above the County Hall flew at half-mast. It was a mark of respect for the Oxfordshire firefighters who lost their lives tackling the recent business park blaze near Bicester.