Arts for All: South Abingdon Arts Project

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The new window exhibition at 25 Bury Street, Abingdon, is a mix of the artwork of 12 local groups from the South Abingdon Arts and Culture project. The project has been ongoing since March 2023 and will continue until April 2025. There is still a chance to get involved.

The project is about:
* Helping local artists learn new skills and share their talents. (painting, music, dance, writing – anything creative!)
* Giving everyone in South Abingdon a chance to get involved in the arts, no matter what their experience.
* Exploring the history and beauty of Abingdon through art.
* Bringing the South Abingdon community together through art.

The Makespace Oxford website has more information, like that the project has been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity fund (Levelling Up).

I look forward to featuring more art during the third phase of the project from January 2024 to April 2025.

The Abingdon Gallery, that previously used that shop to sell art, are still trading online at abingdongallery.co.uk.

Crime, Community, and King Kong – Abingdon Events Not to Miss

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On Saturday, 3rd February, at 1pm, acclaimed crime author Elly Griffiths will be at Trinity Church to discuss her latest book, The Last Word, a twisty mystery that reintroduces the characters made famous in the bestselling ‘The Postscript Murders.’

Mostly Books: Tickets £15, or £25 – including a hardback copy of The Last Word (RRP £22).

The Abingdon Passion Play team have a “Let’s Talk!” event on February 4th at the Conduit Centre (Trinity Church). This is a chance to:
* Meet the director, musical director, and other key players behind the 2024 Passion Play!
* Preview what’s in store for this year’s performance.
* They’re still searching for actors, singers, backstage crew, makeup artists, and stewards.

The Abingdon Library author’s event in January, features journalist, writer & broadcaster, Neil  Clark. He will be talking about ‘The man who created King Kong’, a biography of Edgar Wallace. Wallace was born the son of a traveling actress in Victorian England, and overcame poverty to become one of the best known authors in the world.

Winter Sunset by the River Thames

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Winter sunrises and sunsets are amazing! The sun hangs low in the sky, taking its time, making the show go on much longer. We had such a sunset yesterday.

The low sun gave an orange glow to water cascading at the weir

It cast an orange glow on the icy water of the cricket pitch.

And is seen here behind St Helen’s Church.

Unit 24 Gets Active from today

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It was Monday Market on a frosty, sunny morning.

In Unit 24, Bury Street, the Active Communities team held a Drop-in Coffee and Chat session. There will be a session every Monday until 4th March. Different partners will provide activities. Today was art.

The Active Communities Team at Vale of White Horse District Council runs various weekly activities for all ages and abilities. Also, at Unit 24, On Wednesdays from 1 – 1.45 PM, there will be STRONG AND STABLE, seated exercises. Spaces are limited, and booking is via sarah.fountain@southandvale.gov.uk.

Other activities include:

Community Walks: These friendly short group walks take place in various locations around Abingdon, and are a great way to get some exercise and meet new people.

YouMove: This initiative provides free or low-cost activities for families across Oxfordshire, including swimming, sports, and arts and crafts.

More information on the Active Communities web page