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- 29th May 2016
The outdoor pool in the incomparable Abbey Meadow in Abingdon-on-Thames opens again on Saturday 28th May 2016: we anticipate a special season with water warmer than ever. Good value, price unchanged and operated by the experienced GLL under their BETTER brand.
- 4th May 2016
Here are the details of car boot sales in and around Abingdon in 2016. Do let us know of any more and we'll add them in too.
- 5th April 2016
Finding the right care home can be a tricky time in anyone’s life. Thankfully, Abingdon is lucky enough to have Bridge House Care Home, where you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled upon a 5* spa hotel by accident! With beautifully decorated private suites, private gardens, a cinema, spa, fitness suite, croquet/putting green, library, social lounges, private function areas, a licensed bar and a restaurant on every floor, you’ll never be short of things to do!
- 2nd February 2016
After a hard fought campaign, the Business of the Year competition is now over and we have our top 3 businesses in Abingdon and 2 national winners!
- 13th January 2016
There are 5 recycling centres that are close to Abingdon – Redbridge, Drayton Dix, Stanford-in-the-Vale and Oakley Wood. All of the tips have the same opening times and we attach links to the site plan of each tip so that you can plan your trip - whether for recycling or for landfill.
- 5th January 2016
Our annual ‘Local & Loved’ Awards have been replaced this year by the ‘Business of the Year’ Awards 2106. The award has been designed to recognise and celebrate local independent businesses that have built up a great reputation amongst their customers.
- 12th December 2015
Christmas is almost here and there’s lots of fun activities to indulge yourself in! Whether your little ones need to burn off some energy, you’d like to have a fun night out with live music and delicious food and drink, or you’re looking to purchase some local produce to stock up your store cupboard in time for the festivities, Abingdon has it all this week! For more information, please visit our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/abingdon/events
- 5th December 2015
The weather is setting in and Christmas is getting ever closer, if you’re looking for something fun to do on your own, with your partner or you whole family then you’re in luck because Abingdon has a lot to offer this week! From skating with a snowman, cocktail night and the switching on of stunning Christmas lights, to creating sculptures from willow, decorations from paper and learning how to lay a hedge, you won’t be short of fun activities and events this week! For more information, please visit our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/abingdon/events
- 29th November 2015
From festive events and live music to a comedic writing workshop and even a Chi Kung class, there’s lots to choose from for the entire family this week! Whether you’re already immersed in the Christmas spirit, or you’d rather not think about it until 24th December, you won’t be short of things to do in Abingdon this week! For more information, please visit our website: https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/abingdon/events
- 27th November 2015
Christmas is looming and there’s always that one uncle, friend or work colleague that seems to have everything they could possibly need or want; so what do you do? Luckily, many businesses in Abingdon are offering gift vouchers, so you can treat the recipient to some delicious food, a new ‘do or even a fun and informative day course of their choosing AND keep the pound local!