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- 27th June 2012
Swan Upping plays an important role in the conservation of the mute swan and involves The Queen’s Swan Warden collecting data, assessing the health of young cygnets and examining them for any injuries.
- 17th June 2012
The Flame will begin its journey through Abingdon on10th July 2012 (Day 53) at just after 7.30am at the top of Oxford Road (the Twelve Acre Drive roundabout), having arrived from Oxford.
- 17th June 2012
Independents’ Day flies the flag for local retailers: the ones who help make our villages, towns and cities so special. It’s about championing diversity on the high street and recognising the skills behind the shopfront.
- 15th June 2012
As the water restrictions have now been removed for the area, the Vale of the White Horse District Council has authorized the interactive water feature in Abbey Meadows, Abingdon to stay on longer.
A summary of some of the events taking place over the bank holiday weekend in Abingdon to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
- 1st February 2012
It’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day when many of us lavish extra time and attention on our loved ones, but let’s not forget the small business owners that are the unsung heroes of Abingdon and they need some loving!
- 24th January 2012
AN ABINGDON grandfather has called for the town’s jubilee statue of Queen Victoria to be brought back to the Market Place 125 years after it was unveiled.
- 24th January 2012
THE team behind Oxfordshire’s best-loved festival of new music, have announced that despite having previously gone into administration, the event has been saved.
- 17th January 2012
Waitrose in Abingdon have nominated the Unicorn School as one of their supported charities for February - help support them!
- 12th December 2011
Plans for Phase I of the new Abbey Shopping Centre in Abingdon have been approved by the Vale of the White Horse Disctrict Council. The £4m refurbishment will start in February 2012 and be finished by the Autumn.