We continued to meet for Friday chat online, but this was our first chance to have Zumba with George Martini, who welcomed the New Year with some new routines. We are still meeting online only for the time being, but are looking into possibilities to meet up safely.
Programme 2021
These old programme entries are here so prospective new members can see the things we have done in the past, and to bring back memories for those who took part. 2021 was a very strange year for Oxford Phab as our activities were very disrupted by Covid. We did manage to continue with some activities.
Saying goodbye to 2021 – with Zumba
Unfortunately the worsening Covid-19 situation meant that we were unable to meet in person at Wesley Memorial, but several of us, including some who could not have come in person anyway, were able to get together on-line and chat. We rounded off the evening with some Christmas themed Zumba, run by George Martini. We are… Continue reading Saying goodbye to 2021 – with Zumba
Christmas Crafts at Wesley Memorial
Due to rising Covid numbers this was our last face-to-face meeting of the year. Members were asked to take a lateral flow test before coming, to wear masks, and socially distance from people not in the same family group. Despite the difficult circumstances those who were able, or safe, to get to Wesley Memorial had… Continue reading Christmas Crafts at Wesley Memorial
Back at Wesley Memorial for the AGM
Having not met in our normal meeting place at Wesley Memorial Church in the centre for Oxford since March 2020, and having had our AGM last year via Zoom, it was great to be able to hold this year’s AGM as our first ever hybrid meeting. This enabled some members who would otherwise have had… Continue reading Back at Wesley Memorial for the AGM
Sponsored walk for toilet twinning
Two things greatly important to us came together in this event – helping others and toilets. Supporting each other is core to what Phab means, and toilets loom large in the memories of anyone who has been out and about with Phab, particularly in the days when accessible toilets were scarce and often dumping grounds… Continue reading Sponsored walk for toilet twinning
Hinksey Heights Golf Course gathering
Once again we were made very welcome at Hinksey Heights Golf Course. We had been going there, on and off, every since we were fortunate to be their Captain’s Charity of the year in 2016. As some of our members are clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid we are looking for well ventilated places to meet,… Continue reading Hinksey Heights Golf Course gathering
An indoor picnic at Kennington Church
We very much enjoyed our last picnic at Kenninton church, and once again the kind church people opened their doors to us for another picnic, this time literally. The weather was much less kind, and the rain soon drove us inside, which fortunately is a large, well ventilated space. Due to the weather, and some… Continue reading An indoor picnic at Kennington Church
Walk at Farmoor Reservoir
After a long spell of not being able to meet in person, Oxford Phab are looking for safe ways of getting together. We followed up our Picnic at Kennington Church with a walk at Farmoor Reservoir. About a dozen of us met at the car park, and made our way up the slope to benches… Continue reading Walk at Farmoor Reservoir
Picnic at Kennington Church
Oxford Phab has not met in person since Tom’s quiz in March 2020, due to the need to stay safe during the Covid Pandemic. We are really grateful to St Swithun’s church in Kennington for allowing us to meet in their lovely grounds and bring food to have an open-air picnic. The weather was perfect,… Continue reading Picnic at Kennington Church