As it was our first meeting since Easter we had a lot of catching up to do, and sat around chatting in small groups. We also suggested subject areas for our next quiz, and in the process discovered that the game we know as Dingbats is known in other countries, and historically, as Rebus. Helen… Continue reading Chatting, planning and Jigsaw Beetle.
Easter Bingo
Once again, as we like to do in the run up to Easter, we asked member to bring in prizes, and played Bingo to redistribute them. This year the prizes included some home grown chilies, which the winners turned into a tasty meal, with sea bass and ginger. Initially we used traditional Bingo calls, such… Continue reading Easter Bingo
Romeo and Juliet by the Banbury Cross Players
Our talented Chair, Helen, was playing the part of Nurse, in a production of Romeo and Juliet, performed by the Banbury Cross Players at The Mill theater. All the characters delivered a strong performance, and the well timed delivery and acting meant that the authentic Shakespearean language was not a barrier to following the action.… Continue reading Romeo and Juliet by the Banbury Cross Players
First Zumba of 2023
Zumba is always popular, and what better way to liven things up when the nights are still cold and gloomy than with an energetic Zumba session with George Martini !
Avon Tyrrell research trip
Out next holiday at Avon Tyrrell is getting closer, and we wanted to have a look at the accommodation options. As Oxford Phab members have diverse needs it was important to see, in person, a chalet we were considering booking to assess its suitability. A couple of the committee went down to the New Forest… Continue reading Avon Tyrrell research trip
Pancake evening
Pancakes are always popular, and Mary made sure we had plenty to enjoy. We had a variety of fillings available, though the traditional lemon and sugar was the most popular. We were also joined by a musical friend of one of our members, who played the guitar and sung a number of songs for us.… Continue reading Pancake evening
Club Night – getting together is always good
With some members off sick with various winter bugs, and others unable to come our numbers were a little low, but we still enjoyed getting together for a chat and cup of tea or coffee. We did not do an organised activity this evening, but talked about books, politics, family and social history, and a… Continue reading Club Night – getting together is always good
Fairer World
Adam was a member of Oxford Phab in its early days, and despite being Deaf – he communicated mainly via a Light Writer – and in a wheelchair, he was very sociable, finding friends wherever he went. He died, suddenly and much too young in 2007, but I am publishing this poem, which he wrote,… Continue reading Fairer World
Wesley Memorial Church Party
Like many other social activities the Wesley Memorial Church party, normally held in January, had not taken place since 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Having decided it was time to resume the tradition they kindly invited Phab. The evening began with socialising and a quiz, involving identifying a range of people, each famous in… Continue reading Wesley Memorial Church Party
We postponed our quiz and chatted
We had planned to start the New Year with a quiz in our first meeting of 2023. Unfortunately the Phab member to had kindly offered to organise the quiz was worried they might pass on a cold, for flu, and we felt it was best to postpone the quiz for later in the year. The… Continue reading We postponed our quiz and chatted