Sometimes we serve refreshments in the John Wesley Room of Wesley Memorial Church, raising money for club funds. This time the church was open as a historic building, as part of the Oxford Preservation Trust Open Doors Weekend. Chatting to the many people from all over the world who came to see the beautiful city… Continue reading Serving Refreshments in church
Getting back together
Our first club night since the summer break was largely taken up with catching up with what everyone had done since we last saw each other. We did admire the display which Mary had put up in the Church Hall, showing our holiday at Avon Tyrrell.
Cookies Galore !
For our last meeting before we break for Summer we took advantage of having a talented chef amongst our members. Maria made cookie dough, to which we could add a variety of toppings of our choice. Maria baked them, assisted by Darren, and they emerged from the oven transformed! (and with a delicious aroma) …… Continue reading Cookies Galore !
A quiet hybrid club night
We had a quiet evening, as holidays and other commitments meant that several members were unable to come. Sarah was unable to come in person as she was in hospital, but we were able to have a video chat with her.
Church Garden Party
Once again the sun shone on the Annual Wesley Memorial Church Garden Party. Many scones were made, and consumed with clotted cream and strawberry jam. In the interests of science both the Cornish method (jam first, cream on top) and the Devon method (cream first and then jam) were tested, and the conclusion ? –… Continue reading Church Garden Party
Meal at Hinksey Heights Golf Club
We had a very tasty meal at Hinksey Heights Golf Club. Although we were in a marquee the last time we went the weather was unsettled so we ate and chatted in The 19th Hole. Conversations ranged from Tall Ships to Tall (and not so tall) People, and we got to catch up with some… Continue reading Meal at Hinksey Heights Golf Club
Chatting and remembering
We had a quiet evening, chatting in small groups, as well as looking forward to some activities to look forward to. The church was open so that we could go in there for a quiet reflective moment, if we wanted and remember Wendy, a longstanding member who died recently. Some of us lit candles.
A sad goodbye to Wendy
Wendy, who had been a member of Oxford Phab for over 20 years, died on the morning of Monday 5th June 2023. She was keen on craft activities, Zumba and Phab Discos, and our regular club nights where we get together and chat. She also performed, as a backing Chicken in ‘We are poultry’ –… Continue reading A sad goodbye to Wendy
An interesting Quiz Night
Tom and Martha teamed up to give us another interesting and well-balanced quiz. Questions included recognizing biscuits and board games from pictures, some of only a part of the subject – enough for the teams to know they have seen it, but not always enough to be able to identify it. We play in teams,… Continue reading An interesting Quiz Night
Celebrations and Art
Although Helen was announced as this year’s winner of the Paul Hope Award in December, as the announcement was done remotely via a video link, she could not receive the certificate which accompanies the award. This was presented to her tonight We also had a small Coronation Party, in anticipation of tomorrows ceremonies. Wesley Memorial… Continue reading Celebrations and Art