Featuring another of Abingdon’s many notice boards — this one is outside Pedal Power in the Vineyard. Here are some of the upcoming events that caught my eye in the next week. There should be plenty of time to get on your bike for these events.

The Abingdon Artists Spring Exhibition is at St Helens Church from Monday 10th March to Saturday 15th March.  This is a show of recent works by many local artists. There will be original artwork and cards for sale and daily demonstrations.

On Saturday 8th March at 7:30 PM at St Helen’s Church the Abingdon & District Musical Society have a concert featuring:
Beethoven – Leonora No. 3 Overture
Dvorak – Violin Romance in F minor (Kate Bailey)
Brahms – Symphony No. 4 in E minor.

There will be a Charity Quiz Night supporting the Nasio Trust on Thursday 13th March at the Loose Cannon Brewery. For £4 per person you can test your knowledge for a local good cause.

The Abingdon Concert Band will be performing on Saturday 15th March and will introduce David Batsman as the Twelfth Musical Director (the 11th regeneration). The programme features music from Doctor Who, Star Trek (John Williams), Vaughan Williams, Nigel Hess, The Greatest Showman, and more.

If you’re reading this after March 15th, 2025, don’t worry — time may have slipped away and unless you are Doctor Who you won’t be able to get it back, but there is always more to come in Abingdon.

If you’re looking for things to do in Abingdon, the library is a good place to start. Their A-boards noticeboards, and information boards are spilling over with half-term activities and local events.

One event missing from the library’s noticeboards (at least, for now) is the Clubs and Societies Day on March 1st at the Guildhall, hosted by Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council. Whether you’re looking to join a local group or curious about what’s happening in town, this is a good place to start.

As part of their author series, Abingdon Library is hosting comic book writer Tom Wilkins and illustrator Louis Williams, whose work blends mythology with strong storytelling.

The annual exhibition by Abingdon & District Model Railway Club, returns on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March at Abingdon & Witney College, with 35+ layouts, 12+ traders, and live demonstrations.

Interested in helping local wildlife? A talk on Oxfordshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy will explore how to improve biodiversity — from small changes in the garden to wider community action.

Today was the 14th of February – Valentine’s Day. For some, the world was seen through a lens of love.

Some may have been tempted to get an engagement ring because Robert Gatward Jewellers had 50% off.

In the shed window, hearts formed a red trail, guiding people inside to find something special.

A cascade of hearts in Masons’ window tempted crafters to make their own Valentine’s Card.

Acacia had been brightened by a red Valentine’s display.

But as the afternoon wore on, love gave way to mischief. Acacia moved onto their next adventure with Alice in Wonderland: ‘We’re All Mad Here!’

If you are walking past the window of Howden, you’ll notice in one window a colourful community noticeboard.

For the next week or so, here are some of the events and happenings to check out:

The Studio Theatre Club presents Anton Chekhov’s classic play, The Cherry Orchard, at the Unicorn Theatre.

The Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society will host a talk on The Archaeological Excavations at Wittenham Clumps. Discover the fascinating findings of a 2,700-year-old Iron Age blacksmith’s workshop, a cluster of roundhouses, and more.

An event at St Ethelwolds will explore common themes across different faiths. “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” said – Baháʼu’lláh (a central figure in the Baháʼí Faith).

On another board, outside Mostly Books, bestselling author Jojo Moyes will be speaking at Trinity Church, discussing her latest novel – We All Live Here.