Oxford kicked off it’s Christmas Light Festival with events around the city, and a parade which included New Inn Hall Street in its route. Wesley Memorial Church was open for the event with a range of activities in the church. There was blind drawing, badge making, card making as well as a some toys to… Continue reading Oxford Light Night
Zumbathon to raise money for Children in Need
George Martini had taught us a Zumba routine, and we joined a throng of keen Zumba enthusiasts, for a evening of high energy dance, with all the attendees making donations to Children in Need. This was taken quite early, but by the time the floor was filled with enthusiastic dancers I was too carried away… Continue reading Zumbathon to raise money for Children in Need
The Band – Musical night at the Theatre with the music of Take That
It was a cold night outside in Oxford, but there was plenty of warm and energy in the New Theatre, where we saw The Band – a musical featuring a group of teenage girls, fans of the boy band Take That, and their re-union twenty five years later. The audience responded with enthusiasm to the… Continue reading The Band – Musical night at the Theatre with the music of Take That
Halloween Disco at Banbury Phab
Wow, what a night ! Banbury Phab invited us to their Halloween Disco, which they do in style – we were greeted with a spooky door bell, the hall were they meet was decorated with Halloween table cloths, and there were flying ghosts and witches. We ate from the plentiful supply of hot dogs, and… Continue reading Halloween Disco at Banbury Phab
Zumba with rehearsal for Children in Need Zumba night
Zumba is always popular, and tonight we had a real crowd. After a chance to chat and a cup of tea we moved through into the Hall, where George Martini took us through the Zumba routine which we will be performing at the Zumbathon to raise money for Children in Need. If you are an… Continue reading Zumba with rehearsal for Children in Need Zumba night
Club Night with Boccia
We played Boccia in the Hall, as well as our usual conversation and cups of tea or coffee in the John Wesley Room. We are fortunate to have an experienced player who knows the rules, and who acted as our adjudicator, here checking that blue is now the closest to the jack.
A wedding video and hockey
Kelly’s brother, Lee, who has been running Discos for Oxford Phab for many years (as well as much other support), brought in the video of his wedding for us to watch. Some of us also played hockey in the Hall.
Bowling at Hollywood Bowl
Another exciting night of Bowling, including this exciting strike on the last bowl, which did not quite allow Tom to steal victory from Chris
Club Night with Film
When we have a Film Night we do it properly, with Popcorn and drinks. Getting set up for projection.
Holiday in Avon Tyrrell – Sunday – Climbing wall, High Ropes and home
On Sunday morning the day started bright and early and, not quite so early, we made our way to the Climbing Wall and High Ropes. The instructors are very good, and rope in anyone in the area not actually climbing to hold the rope, which means they know were everybody is, but also means there… Continue reading Holiday in Avon Tyrrell – Sunday – Climbing wall, High Ropes and home