Arts and community groups attended the launch of the seven-week-long Didcot Festival.
Nearly 30 events, ranging from kite-making workshops to the town's Christmas street fair, are planned at 14 venues in the area until the end of next month.
Mayor Ian Townsend is pictured with a caricature of himself drawn by Robin Williamson.
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