Jackie Smith, Abingdon’s Honorary Archivist, will be granted the Freedom of the Town of Abingdon-on-Thames at a special ceremony on Saturday 27 September (photo courtesy of the Town Crier).

Also on Saturday 27 September there’s a litter pick beside the River Thames. With the weir pathway now open, access for volunteers should be easier than at the previous event.

On Sunday 28 September Abingdon hosted Abbey-Con 25, a TV, film and pop-culture convention featuring celebrity guests, photo opportunities, trade stalls, props, costumes and interactive experiences.

On Tuesday 30 September Agnostics Anonymous will continue their discussions, this time exploring the question: “Why would a good God create through evolution with its violence and waste?”

Starting Wednesday 1 October, Abingdon Drama Club are staging a thriller at the Unicorn Theatre about a sociopathic student who persuades his weaker-minded friend to help murder an innocent fellow undergraduate.

Also on Wednesday 1 October, the Town Council meets in the Roysse Room. Alongside updates from County and District councillors, committee reports will be presented. The Finance Committee is recommending that the Council move its day-to-day current account banking away from NatWest.

The new Abingdon Cake Club for local baking enthusiasts meets next on Thursday 2 October. For details contact debbiegarrod21@gmail.com / 07939 260580.

On Thursday 2 October for National Poetry Day, four published poets living in or near Abingdon will read from their work at the library. There will also be poems by other local poets, followed by an open-mic session for anyone who would like to share a poem.