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Community

Community Café

Run by the church for the whole community.

Thu 23 Jul10:30All Saints' Church(1.8mi)

via All Saints' ChurchLocal gem

Theatre

Littlemore: Lego Play

We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Littlemore Library(4.6mi)

via Littlemore LibraryLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Singing Circle

Calling all children aged 0-4 and their grown-ups!Singing Circle is our song-packed hour for parents/carers and their little ones. Join in with half an hour's singing, followed by drinks and biscuits and loads of time to play and chat.For more information search 'Singing Circle' on Facebook or get in touch with Jill on or Tania on .We're looking forward to seeing you there!£1 voluntary contribution per family.

Thu 23 Jul11:30Christ Church Long Furlong(1.2mi)

via Christ Church Long FurlongLocal gem

Community

Knit & Chat

Bring your knitting and chat while having a cuppa, ask questions or share skills! 11 am -1pm

Thu 23 Jul12:00One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre(0mi)

via One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency CentreLocal gem

Community

Needles & Natter

Filed under: Needles & Natter at The Barns looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Thu 23 Jul12:45The Barns(0.8mi)

via The Barns

Community

Needles & Natter

We love running events and courses, which are open to everyone from the community and from the church. Browse below to see some of the key events coming up. There is also a link to the full Church Calendar for details of all the planned activities at the church.

Thu 23 Jul13:45Christ Church Long Furlong(1.2mi)

via Christ Church Long FurlongLocal gem

Community

Free Healthy Lifestyle Programme in Abingdon

Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme – available in-person or online. It’s designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Abingdon Carousel Family Centre(0.6mi)

via Abingdon Carousel Family Centre

Religion & Spirituality

Kitchen Table - 20s & 30's Fellowship Group

We simply all bring some food along to share (some weeks we focus on a particular cuisine) and, while we tuck in, we get to know one another and discover what God's been up to in our lives. And, of course, there's plenty of time for prayer. Our venue varies so please contact us for details.

Thu 23 Jul19:30The Ladygrove Church, Didcot(4.6mi)

via The Ladygrove Church, DidcotLocal gem

Theatre

Littlemore: Lego Play

We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Littlemore Library(4.6mi)

via Littlemore LibraryLocal gem

Community

Littlemore: Friendly Friday

We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Littlemore Library(4.6mi)

via Littlemore LibraryLocal gem

Community

Volunteer Open Days - One Planet Abingdon

One Planet Abingdon are looking for more volunteers to join our team. We are holding two Open Days so you can visit us and find out more. We are looking for volunteers who: -can volunteers for a 3 hour shift on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sundays (could be weekly/ monthly or something else)! – are willing to be trained and develop skills (serving in the cafe- climate centre) -enjoy meeting people and would like to be part of a great community.

Fri 24 Jul13:30One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre(0mi)

via One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre

Community

St George's, Ypres • Afternoon & Evening •

Found this on Radley College's radar. St George's, Ypres • Afternoon & Evening • — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sat 25 JulRadley College(2.1mi)

via Radley CollegeLocal gem

Community

St George's, Ypres • 14.30 & 20.00 •

St George's, Ypres • 14.30 & 20.00 • at Radley College. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 25 JulRadley College(2.1mi)

via Radley CollegeLocal gem

Community

Slip n Slide

Enjoy 60 minutes of unlimited fun at Slip n Slide, Millets Farm, the perfect summer family day out in Oxfordshire.

Sat 25 JulJ L Carter & Partners(4.5mi)

via J L Carter & PartnersLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Support Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.) on SO Charitable Lottery

The Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.) provides an essential service for the children of Oxfordshire by teaching them how to take safer risks and prevent injury. We aim to reduce hospital admissions caused by preventable injuries.

Sat 25 JulBerinsfield Community Association(4.6mi)

via Berinsfield Community AssociationCurated

Likely freeArts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Art Buffet (Summer 2026)

Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed

Sat 25 JulCornerstone Arts Centre(4.7mi)

via Cornerstone Arts CentreLocal gem

Community

Nepalese Community

The full scoop on Nepalese Community lives over on Littlemore Village Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 25 Jul10:00Littlemore Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Littlemore Village Hall

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Venues with events near Abingdon-on-Thames

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency CentreLess than 0.1 miles from Abingdon-on-Thames Christ Church Long Furlong1.2 miles away Radley College2.1 miles away

More about Abingdon-on-Thames

Oxfordshire, England

Abingdon-on-Thames sits right on the Thames and has been a busy crossing point for centuries, yet it still manages to feel like a proper village. The Abingdon Town Council often hosts community meetings that turn into lively gatherings where everyone knows your name by Tuesday morning. It is a place where history meets high street life without anyone needing to shout about it. You will find everything from local markets to theatre nights happening within easy reach of the riverbank. Near Here keeps track of what's on so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists on a Saturday night. Come and see what your neighbours are up to before the week gets too long.

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