The Friends of Abingdon
Civic Society
Caring for our past, present and future
Community Shop
From September 2011, Friends of Abingdon, as the town's Civic Society, have taken
on overall responsibility for the Community Shop, but theChoose Abingdon Partnership
Manager, Heather Brown will continue to manage bookings and the day-
For more information or to enquire about booking the shop please contact Heather on 07768 177577 or email: heather.brown@chooseabingdon.co.uk
The Community Shop and its use as a Music Centre
In spring 2010 the Choose Abingdon Partnership (ChAP) Manager negotiated with the owners of the Abingdon Shopping Centre for one of the vacant units there to be made available for community use. It quickly became very popular with community groups who qwertyuiop
were able to book it free of charge for a week or two to demonstrate their activities and raise their profile. Groups using it have represented such diverse interests as cycling, peace, environmental issues, mental health, local history, cinema, the church, printmaking, a hydro project and various art forms. It also provides a useful venue for displays and consultations relating to plans for Abingdon. Public feedback has been good, with people appreciating having something different to look at when they are in town: some groups have reported up to 200 visitors in one day.
About Abingdon
Community Shop