We had our last opportunity to play Boccia in the Hall at Wesley Memorial before work starts on the room as part of the Open Doors regeneration.
Hopefully this will sort out the floor, as my ball kept drifting away from where I bowled it – though this did not seem to affect the other bowlers !
Just after another good bowl.
Author: john
Normal Club with Hama Beads
Our regular normal club night, but as well as sitting around chatting, and drinking tea or coffee, we had Hama beads.
Serving Cream Teas in aid of Open Doors
A small group of Phab members served a range of home made cakes, and scones with jam and cream to the public in aid of the Wesley Memorial Open Doors project. We made over £75 as well as extending hospitality to a range of people from near and far.
We hope some fresh people got to see Phab in action raising money for another worthy cause.
Barbeque at Simon and Sarah's
Simon and Sarah once again rounded off our summer season by hosting a Barbeque in their garden.
Here are some early arrivals
and more of the club on our minibus
Burgers, sausages, chicken, vegetarian burgers and sausages, as well as salads and nibbles, and a range of drinks – plenty for everyone.
No Phab now until September – although hopefully some members will help us serve Cream Teas, in aid of the Wesley Memorial Open Doors project on August 8th.
Boccia – with our new Boccia set
We played Boccia in the John Wesley Room.
Using our new Boccia set – we had been borrowing Boccia sets before now to play.
The John Wesley Room is shorter than the Hall, so we set up tables as a backstop.
Knocking the white target ball away from its initial position is a perfectly valid – and sometimes successful – tactic.
and here we are on video !
Love Me Tender Musical at the New Theatre
We went to see Love Me Tender – packed with Elvis hits, with a nod to William Shakespeare. Another good night out.
Cowley Road Carnival 2015
We had a stall at Cowley Road Carnival, where we sold home made sweets, and had games and a badge maker.
We set up next to Oxford Spires Rotary – a great group of people. Oxford Phab were one of the charities they supported in 2014.
We had publicity material, a badge making machine, home made sweets, lollipop tombola and a ‘Guess the name of the bear’ competition. Here we are – set up under our green gazebo before the public arrive.
And here is a quiet moment, blowing up Phab balloons to hand out – note that the gazebo is now white ! Thanks to Simon for bringing his at short notice.
Trisha and Kelly handing out balloons
Our delicious array of home made fudge, peppermint creams, coconut ice and other treats, and badges being made.
We had some illustrious visitors:
Miss Oxfordshire chatting to Kelly
The Mayor of Oxford visited our stall.
Overall we raised over £120, more people have heard of us and seen what we do, and enjoyed our sweets and games.
Meal out at The Mitre
Eating out is always popular – here we are at The Mitre in Oxford.
Wesley Memorial Church Garden Party 2015
We were invited to the Wesley Memorial Church Garden Party, where people from church and Phab could swim, play games, sit and chat, and enjoy cream teas, and home baked cakes.
The proceeds from the event were donated to Oxford Phab, and raised over £300.
Treasure Hunt
We went on a Treasure Hunt around Oxford City centre.
Setting off on the hunt
Looking for clues
Our route takes us back towards Wesley Memorial church
A bit of excitement – the fire brigade at work in Broad Street
Some clues need working out
Merton were having a ball, to add a bit of Oxford atmosphere
An enjoyable evening and a chance to explore and learn some local history.