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\nThursday 5 November \u2013 Gilmore & Roberts, 7pm
\nAward-winning folk duo Gilmore & Roberts bring contemporary folk, acoustic music and trademark harmonies to Music at the Unicorn, St Helen\u2019s Church. Support from Rob Clamp.
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\nSaturday 7 November \u2013 2nd Abingdon Scouts Fireworks, 6pm
\nFamily fireworks evening at Long Furlong Community Centre, with BBQ, hot drinks and a spectacular display from around 7.30\u20137.45pm. Advance tickets \u00a37, or \u00a324 for four. Under-threes free.
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\nSaturday 7 November 2026 at 7.30 pm ADMS\u2019s 80th anniversary. Borodin \u2013 Polovtsian Dances. Franck \u2013 Symphony in D minor. Shostakovich \u2013 Festive Overture. Elgar \u2013 The Music Makers
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\nSunday 8 November \u2013 Remembrance Sunday, 10am Remembrance service at St Helen\u2019s Church, Abingdon, followed by a parade to the War Memorial for the service at 10:50am and the two-minute silence at 11am.<\/p>\n

Thursday 12 November \u2013 Meet romance novelist Linda Corbett, 6pm\u20137pm
\nLocal author Linda Corbett talks about her writing career, published novels and inspirations at Abingdon Library. Includes a reading, advice for aspiring writers, Q&A and book signing. Tickets \u00a32, including a welcome drink.<\/p>\n

Saturday 14 November \u2013 Abingdon Funfair & Fireworks, 1pm \u2013 10 pm
\nAbingdon Airfield hosts a huge fairground, rides, food stalls and a 270-degree fireworks, light and laser spectacular. Includes an earlier family fireworks show. Advance booking essential; parking must be pre-booked.
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\nSaturday 14 November \u2013 St Michael’s Christmas Fair, 10am\u20132pm
\nChristmas crafts, gift stalls, raffle and children’s activities at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Park Road. Home-made cakes, plants, books, bric-a-brac and bacon rolls.\u00a0 Proceeds support the church and Sobell House Hospice.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 17 November \u2013 William the Conqueror: A Lucky King, 2.30pm
\nHistorian and archaeologist Trevor Rowley explores William the Conqueror and his place in British history at Abingdon United Football Club. Organised by Abingdon & District National Trust Association. Visitors welcome; \u00a34 donation.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 17 November \u2013 The Ultracold Quantum World, 7.30pm
\nProfessor Tim Softley explores whether chemical reactions can happen at temperatures close to absolute zero, and how scientists might control them. Organised by the ATOM Society at Abingdon United Football Club.
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\nTuesday 17 \u2013 Saturday 21 November \u2013 The Importance of Being Earnest
\nStudio Theatre Club presents Oscar Wilde’s comedy at the Old Magistrates’ Court, Bridge Street. A satire of Victorian society. Tickets from studiotheatreclub.com.<\/p>\n

Thursday 19 November \u2013 The People’s Emergency Briefing, 7.30pm
\nA 50-minute film at Christ Church Abingdon bringing together leading UK experts on the climate and nature crisis and its effects on everyday life. Followed by a discussion about what it means for the community.
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\nThursday 19 November \u2013 \u00c6thelstan: The First King of Britain? 7.45pm
\nProfessor Sarah Foot explores the life and significance of \u00c6thelstan for Abingdon Area Archaeological and History Society at the Northcourt Centre. Visitors welcome; suggested donation \u00a34.<\/p>\n

Thursday 19 \u2013 Saturday 21 November \u2013 Abbey Group of Artists
\nThe Abbey Group of artists presents paintings, prints, glass art, jewellery and handmade Christmas gifts at St Nicolas Church. Free entry. Open 10am\u20134pm Thursday and Friday, and 10am\u20135pm Saturday.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 25 November \u2013 Archaeology and Wilding, 7.30pm
\nAnwen Cooper of Oxford Archaeology explores what archaeological evidence can tell us about prehistoric wildlife and how this knowledge might contribute to nature recovery today. At Christ Church Hall, Northcourt Road. Organised by Abingdon Naturalists Society. Visitors \u00a33.<\/p>\n

Saturday 28 November \u2013 Abingdon Extravaganza – The 2026 Extravaganza will be held from 10am in the town centre. There will be a day of music, dancing, Christmas market, donkeys, street foods, mini funfair, street entertainers etc..
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\nSaturday 28 November \u2013 St Helen’s Christmas Market, 10am\u20133pm
\nChristmas market at St Helen’s Church with home produce, jewellery, pre-loved goods, books, gifts and a raffle. Bacon butties, cakes and drinks available. There may also be handbell ringing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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