We filled the minibus with enthusiastic crafters, and went to spend a day at Hounslow Phab.
We could make bunnies,
or cards,
or decorated bags – as well as picture fames, jewellery and a host of other options.
It was also good to meet up with our friends from other Phab clubs.
Normal Club with Boccia
As well as a little celebrating …
we played Boccia in the Hall.
This is the first time we used our new Boccia ramp (a piece of guttering).
Moonrakers concert
We were lucky to have the chance, once again, to see The Moonrakers back at Wesley Memorial, in another concert with proceeds going to the Open Doors Project.
Here are some of the Phab members, watching Moonrakers setting up.
Normal club -and hockey in the Hall
Our club night was enlivened by a new mini pool table, kindly donated by Tanya.
As well as our usual cups of tea, we played Hockey in the Hall.
We did not play the official Floorball rules, but members came in and picked up a stick and joined in !
Warning, the video above was taken whilst playing – do not watch if you get seasick !
This is how it looked as a spectator a little later.
We had a great time, and enjoyed making use of the space.
Normal Club – back in the John Wesley Room
We are back in the John Wesley Room for the first normal Club of 2017.
The John Wesley Room, and kitchen have been refurbished since we last used them, and we enjoyed the new look.
The larger hatch was well used for cups of tea.
and the new stainless steel kitchen looks very smart
as well as – to the delight of those who have used the kitchen for a long time – retaining the traditional clothes airer, to be seen at the top left of the picture.
The chilly weather is a good time to look back on things we have done in the past, in this case our holiday to Eurodisney in 2005.
We are also looking forward the the Moonrakers concert next week.
Pantomime – Cinderella at Oxford Playhouse
Did we enjoy our traditional trip to the Pantomime at Oxford Playhouse ?
Oh no we did’nt
Oh Yes we Did !!!
As in previous years we cheered the hero, booed the villain and generally entered into the spirit of things.
Christmas Party with Disco
We had our Christmas Party and Disco in the newly refurbished Hall at Wesley Memorial Church.
We also had some surprise visitors, and a birthday bonus !
We did some serious discoing
After this Phab do not meet again until the the Pantomime on January 6th.
Another event to look forward to in January will be the Moonrakers concert on January 27th – tell your friends and family, who can book tickets via Oxford Playhouse.
Christmas meal at Hinksey Heights Golf Club
We were made very welcome at the Clubhouse of the Hinksey Heights Golf Course, where Mary (from the Golf Club, not Oxford Phab Mary) and her team cooked and served a delicious meal.
We all enjoyed it tremendously and look forward to a continuing relationship with the Golf Club.
Christmas Bingo
We played Bingo – redistributing the chocolates we bring as prizes – as well as drinking hot berry cordial and eating warmed mince pies – lovely on a chilly night.
Bowling at The Hollywood Bowl
We ate at Ozone Plaice, having put in an order in advance for our selection of fish and chips, sausage and chips etc.
We then bowled at The Hollywood Bowl.
