Forthcoming Christmas Fair, Rock Music & Arts and Crafts in Abingdon

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St Michael & All Angels’ Church annual Christmas Fair will be on Saturday, 9 November, from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be a mixture of craft and gift stalls, a raffle with prizes, and items like cakes, bottles, books, plants, and bric-a-brac. There will be music, activities for children, and refreshments. Proceeds go to church funds and Flexicare (a sitting service for families with children with disabilities).

There will be a charity concert at the Northcourt Music Venue (Abingdon United) on Friday, 22 November 2024, from 7:00 PM to Midnight, supporting SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide). The live performances are by Oxfordshire bands: Hatchee, The Ramblers, and Hard On Ya Ears. Tickets are £10 from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/66203

Artwork by a group of Abingdon artists will be at St Nicolas’ Church, Abingdon for two days. There will be art from Margaret Horton, Emma Williams, Claire Cross, and glass artist Chris Eccles, along with prints, cards, and jewellery. This is in addition to Cards for Good Causes that is in the church anyway.

Abbey Cinema moves to Magistrates Court temporarily

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The town council has arranged for scaffolding to be installed in the Abbey Hall (Guildhall) to allow experts to safely access and remove ceiling tiles containing asbestos. This process is complex, costly, and requires approval from the HSE, which will take several weeks.

The council has granted the Abbey Cinema rent-free use of the Old Magistrates’ Court from 4th November 2024 to 31st January 2025 and free use of the Roysse Room on 14th and 15th December for pantomime performances. The Abbey Cinema will be screening Paddington in Peru in The Old Magistrates Court from 8th November, and have invested in new projection, audio, and screen technology. Tickets price of all films will be reduced to £7.50.

Lights in the Sky over Abingdon

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Lights appeared in the skies above Abingdon on Friday at about 6 pm. Four lights, moving in a circular pattern, were first spotted near St. Helen Church. They seemed to move and circled over the County Hall. The source of the lights were found near Nags Head Island – seen in the video.

Later on there were fireworks.

Cards for Good Causes Make a Comeback at St Nicolas Church

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St Nicolas Church are hosting Cards for Good Causes after a five-year gap. They offer a wide range of Christmas cards, wrapping paper, Advent calendars and other Christmas gifts. By purchasing these items, people are supporting the not for profit organisation Cards for Good Causes and over 40 local and national charities, including Amnesty International, Cancer Research UK, Mind, and The Alzheimer’s Society.

For many, Christmas cards have been a way to stay connected with friends and relatives, especially those not seen regularly. However, with the increasing use of digital communication, this may be changing. The cost of postage does not help. Second-class stamps are now 85p, and first-class stamps are £1.65.