Local news: Abingdon-on-Thames
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Frilford Heath celebrates hosting prestigious R&A Senior Amateur Championships in Oxfordshire
Frilford Heath Golf Club has hosted The R&A Women’s and Men’s Senior Amateur Championships, welcoming elite amateur golfers from around the world to Oxfordshire for a prestigious week of championship golf.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club member completes 180-hole marathon charity challenge
Frilford Heath Golf Club member Aude Cazenave has completed an extraordinary 180-hole, three-day golfing challenge, raising more than £4,000 for Be Free Young Carers. The Summer Solstice Challenge, supported by fellow members, will directly fund services for young carers across Oxfordshire.
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Apollo Pharmacy expands healthcare services at Signal Yard, Milton Park
Apollo Pharmacy has opened a larger, purpose-built site at Milton Park’s Signal Yard, strengthening the Park’s growing health and wellbeing ecosystem while supporting both local residents and the working community with faster, more accessible care.
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High Lodge Farm launches Little Explorers woodland play sessions for young children this summer
High Lodge Farm near Abingdon is launching Little Explorers, a new woodland play experience for children under seven, featuring mud kitchens, water play, nature walks and outdoor adventures throughout the summer holidays.
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Bidwells launches 1,054-acre Nuneham Estate to market in rare Oxfordshire offering
Set within the village of Nuneham Courtenay near Oxford, the 1,054-acre estate combines heritage assets, diversified income streams and significant long-term development potential in a rare rural setting.
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Milton Post Office begins new chapter at Signal Yard after 20 years at Milton Park
The family-run Milton Post Office has opened its new permanent home at Signal Yard after more than 20 years at Milton Park, marking a significant milestone for both the business and the area’s evolving retail and community destination.
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Oxford teen shares Buckingham Palace moment with Duke of Edinburgh at Gold Award celebration
An Oxford teenager has described a memorable personal exchange with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace after receiving his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award alongside thousands of achievers.
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Roythornes Solicitors expands into Oxfordshire with new Abingdon office
Roythornes Solicitors, a leading agricultural law firm, has opened a new office in Abingdon, strengthening its support for farmers and landowners across Oxfordshire and the surrounding region.
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Flex Health Hub celebrates official launch at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Flex Health Hub has officially launched at Signal Yard, Milton Park, offering physiotherapy, rehabilitation, fitness classes and holistic wellbeing support for occupiers and the wider Oxfordshire community.
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Abingdon Drama Club to stage powerful family drama during Pride Month
Abingdon Drama Club will present Andrew Bovell’s acclaimed contemporary drama Things I Know To Be True this June, exploring themes of identity, family, love and acceptance as part of Pride Month.
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Community project helps 74 young people gain confidence through rail trips and outdoor adventures
Oxfordshire’s Getaway project has supported 74 young people from underrepresented communities to build travel confidence through six guided rail adventures and outdoor activities.
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World PoohSticks Championships returns to Sandford Lock in 2026 to celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh
The World PoohSticks Championships will return to Sandford Lock, bringing families and competitors together for a day of riverside competition and community celebration. This year’s event marks 100 years of Winnie the Pooh and continues a cherished Oxfordshire tradition in support of local charities.