Abingdon Town Magazine

Tue 11 Jun 2024

Abingdon & Witney College Receives ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating

Abingdon & Witney College has received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating with ‘Outstanding’ features, following an inspection in May 2024.

Thu 30 May 2024

Abingdon Museum’s 'MG 100 – Evolution of an Icon' Exhibition Celebrates the Iconic Brand’s 100th Anniversary

The MG brand, derived from the initials of Morris Garages, the company originally established by William Morris in 1909, became known throughout the world. It was not however William Morris who

Thu 30 May 2024

Abingdon’s Foodbank Needs Your Support

Abingdon Foodbank has been in operation since 2009, helping local people facing hardship and food poverty. Today, as part of the Trussell Trust network and in partnership with Christ Church Abingdon and Abingdon Vineyard Church, the foodbank operates across two sites in the north and south of the town. In 2023, they distributed 2791 emergency food parcels to local people in crisis, feeding 4,162 adults and 2,811 children.

Thu 30 May 2024

Friends of Abingdon Civic Society Celebrate Their 80th Anniversary

The Friends are best known for their work in acquiring and restoring the domestic buildings of the medieval Abbey, but less recognised is the part they played in preserving other Abingdon landmarks such as the Roysse Archway, Fitzharris Motte and 35 Ock Street.

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Thu 30 May 2024

Abingdon Library Author Events 2024

Over the coming months, staff at Abingdon Library have put together some wonderful additional events for you and your children to be part of so take a look and see what’s on.