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Category: Fundraising
Things we do to raise money
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.
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.
Zumbathon
Oxford Phab held a Zumbathon on Saturday June 20th 2015
Our poster for the event is here zumba fundraising event.pub – Please print it and display it, or forward it to anyone you know who may be interested.
Zumba is a popular activity on club nights, but for this fundraising event we want others to come, have fun, get fitter, and contribute to our club funds !
There will be Stalls and Refreshments from 10am to 1pm, and Zumba from 11am until 12:30pm
The cost is £5 per person, the Zumba Instructor will be George Martini, and the event took place at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Hall, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2DH
In the end we raised over £400 for club funds – thank you to everyone who contributed or took part, particularly to George and his friends.
Heartbeat Hike 2015
A bright and early start promises a good day as we assemble in Oxford, before boarding our new minibus to go to Heartbeat Hike.
‘Characters from Musicals’ was the fancy dress theme this year.
We drove to Hyde Park.
and assembled near the bandstand
Where we were greeted by Alain Paver and Ed Stewart who announced the start of the walk.
This is not a race, but an opportunity to walk, or wheel, or whatever, around the Serpentine with friends.
Some of Oxford Phab on the move
Stopping for refreshment at Checkpoint C
They had ice cold squash – lovely on a warm day !
Back to the bandstand – where the winners of the ‘best female’ fancy dress are announced. The one on the left looks – apart from being a bit green – quite like our Trisha, but who is the Ogre on her right ?
It is Kelly ! – Congratulations to both of you !
We also had musical entertainment from The Scallywags, the ‘Just Go With It’ band …
and Helen from Oxford Phab !
Heartbeat Hike 2013
This year Heartbeat Hike was on Sunday 16th June 2013. Some of the club – like many other Phab members from all over the South East – walked around the Serpentine.
Oxford Phab assisted with Checkpoint A, at the Bandstand, where we registered walkers, helped with enquiries and congratulated those who have finished.
Some of the club – like many other Phab members from all over the South East – walked around the Serpentine.
Some were in fancy dress – here is Robin Hood and his Shadow…
Dancing !
Everyone dance !
Oxford Fun Run 2012
Oxford Phab had over a dozen people participating in the Rotary Club of Oxford Oxford Fun Run – if you were part of our team, thank you. If not – please sponsor them.
After all the dismal weather which preceded the event the sun shone on the day.
Although we were overtaken by all the runners
Even Smurfs
We kept going
and going and going – and despite some technical issues – completed the distance.
Time for a Photo Opportunity with Oxford East MP Andrew Smith, and then we went off for a barbeque at the Oxford School of English.
Heartbeat Hike 2011
Once again Phab clubs from all over the South East converged on Hyde Park for Heartbeat Hike.
Oxford Phab manned the registration desk and checked everyone in.
People setting off to go round the Serpentine
Entertainment at the bandstand included the excellent Rockingpaddy.
Heartbeat Hike 2008
The theme for Heartbeat Hike this year was Green – and the weather was fine and sunny.
We had an early start
The Green theme
Another Green message
Special Transport took us to Hyde Park
Where we checked people in
before the start of the hike
and handed out medals at the end.
The Phab Twelve Days of Christmas
The Phab Twelve Days of Christmas
On the First Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
A holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Second Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Third Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Fourth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Fifth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Sixth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Seventh Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Seven Disco Nights
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Eighth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Eight Barbecues
Seven Disco Nights
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Ninth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Nine Garden Parties
Eight Barbecues
Seven Disco Nights
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Tenth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Ten Fantastic Day trips
Nine Garden Parties
Eight Barbecues
Seven Disco Nights
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Eleven New Friends
Ten Pin Bowling
Nine Garden Parties
Eight Barbecues
Seven Disco Nights
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas the Phab Club gave to me
Twelve DVD Nights
Eleven New Friends
Ten Pin Bowling
Nine Garden Parties
Eight Barbecues
Seven Disco Nights
Six Karaokes
Five Heartbeat Hikes
Four Book Fayres
Three Theatre Visits
Two meals out
And a holiday to Euro-Disney
Words by Helen, Tune Traditional.