Abingdon 1945 Exhibition
(4 October – 23 December, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Abingdon County Hall Museum)
Marking 80 years since the end of WWII, this free exhibition explores Abingdon in 1945 – from food shortages and evacuees to VE/VJ Day celebrations and post-war changes.

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair & Fair Service
(Sunday 4:00–9:00 pm, Monday & Tuesday 2:00–10:30 pm at Abingdon town centre – Market Place, High Street, Ock Street)
Europe’s longest street fair returns. Opens with the Traditional Fair Service and Blessing: Sunday 5 October, 3:30 pm, on the Golden Galloper in Abingdon Market Place

Conversations with Susie Howard
(Thursday 9 October, 7:00 pm at St Ethelwold’s House)
A talk about the growth and development of “St Eths” with Susie Howard. Free event — to reserve a place, contact the organisers.

Mighty in Power – Launch Concert
Friday 10 October, 7:30 – 9:30 pm at St Michael & All Angels’ Church
An evening of music from the newly released CD Mighty in Power by Abingdon composer, David Preston, sung by the Northcourt Singers. Tickets £15 on the door (children free).

Just Jane – Jane Austen Afternoon
Saturday 11 October, 3:00 – 5:30 pm at St Michael & All Angels’ Church
An afternoon of Jane Austen readings with contemporary music, coffee, tea, cakes and conversation. Tickets £15 (door) / £10 if pre-booked; under-18s free.