On Friday the second of November 2001 a group of intrepid Oxford PHAB club members set off on the long trek up the A34, M42, M5 and M6 to Blackpool. We drove our own minibus, and were accompanied by a Social Services minibus and driver.
Blackpool seafront at night from the pier.
This is the view of our minibus from the Social Service bus as we drive in convoy along the Promenade.
After spending Saturday visiting the attractions we returned to Oxford on Sunday 4th
Category: Minibus
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New Minibus Dedication and Party
We had a service of blessing and a party at Wesley Memorial to celebrate the arrival of the new Minibus.
Here it is parked outside the church.
The party featured a special minibus shaped cake !
Outside the church a photo opportunity by the bus,
All aboard the new minibus !
New Minibus presented at Charity Cricket Match
After we had done a lot of fundraising we were presented with a Ford Transit adapted minibus in the characteristic Lord’s Taverners green. The presentation was made at a charity cricket match, where wealthy donors could mingle with celebrities and members of the England cricket team.
Here Terry Wogan is chatting with Roy, who was our Chairman at the time, and a keen cricket fan.
Terry also signed autographs for fans. In the background you can see some members of the cricket team, and also the marquees, where tea and cakes were served.