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- 8th August 2016
Looking for extensive and reliable garage services? Perhaps it’s that time of year again where the dreaded MOT date is looming and you’ve not yet found a reliable garage. Well, fear not, for we have fantastic garages in Abingdon!
- 3rd August 2016
Is your carpet and upholstery beginning to look its age? It might be speckled with memories of that delicious red wine, or the time the new puppy had a little accident, or even the mud stain from your Boxing Day walk, but let’s be honest - those stained memories have no place on your furnishings!
- 3rd August 2016
There’s something majestic about a large, healthy tree - just ask a tree surgeon. Perhaps it’s the noise their leaves make as they gently rustle in the wind or the safe homes they provide for nesting birds. For some people it’s the magic and possibility of building a treehouse amongst its strong branches. One thing is for sure, a healthy tree always looks better than a disheveled, abandoned and neglected tree… again, just ask a tree surgeon!
- 1st August 2016
Whether you’re exercising your DIY skills or you’ve booked the builders in, home improvement seems to be on everyones radar these days. Gone are the days when you automatically jumped head first into searching for a new property because your current abode had become too small.
- 25th July 2016
Novelist Julia Thum talks to Lucy Herbert, who works as Head Skipper for The Rivertime Boat Trust, organising over 200 riverboat trips a year for disabled passengers and managing the 50 volunteer crew who make it happen.
- 21st July 2016
The tradition of Meat Raffles or Draws goes back a long way in the UK and nowadays they are usually to be found in more traditional pubs and bars. Further afield, they have “chook raffles” for a chicken in Australia and the raffle of “meat trays” in New Zealand. The trays are typically composed of a mixture of cuts of meat or a selection of seafood and are raffled to raise money to support local sporting teams.
- 12th July 2016
Pewsey Music Festival 2016 will be held Saturday 6th August
- 11th July 2016
Situated in the heart of Abingdon, the Riverly Club at Bridge House is a hive of activity open for residents, older local folk and carers within the Abingdon community.
- 8th July 2016
The unique experience of open air swimming in the wonderful pool at Abbey Meadows in Abingdon has a fascinating history.
- 27th June 2016
Can you help? Be one of our Incredible Volunteers in our friendly Abingdon Team! Come along for a taster session....