As well as a normal club night Tom had prepared a quiz. There was a Wordsearch, for everyone to do individually.
Then we divided up into teams, one on the south side of the room and two on the north.
There was a picture themed section on identifying television programmes,
The programmes were from a range of eras, and covered a range of interests.
There was also a general knowledge quiz, and a musical section where we were asked to identify films or television programmes from their theme tunes.
We enjoyed the evening, and many thanks to Tom for the work he put in to prepare the quiz.
Evening Activities at Hinksey Heights Golf Club
We had an exciting evening of Footgolf at Hinksey Heights Golf Club, enjoying the fantastic view over Oxford and having a tasty meal. We are very grateful to the staff for looking after us so well.
Heading for the Footgolf
The view from the course is amazing, as you can see below:
We make up our own bonus activities !
Here we are out on the course !
and here is our PeerTube playlist for the event
Treasure Hunt
Oxford is full of places to eat, with food from all over the world. We did a Treasure Hunt based on the world cuisines which could be found in a small area.
Mexican Evening
We had delicious Tacos, and beef and vegetarian chilli, with rice, and tortilla chips.
Chicken Fajita, in a corn tortilla.
Some of us had the various combinations of chilli and tacos – there were plenty of tasty choices.
Hinksey Heights Golf Club Captains Charity Day.
Oxford Phab is the captain’s charity this year and we are are here at the Captain’s Charity Day.
For the Captain’s Charity Day all the players arrive in time for a simultaneous start, and the different team each start at a different tee.
Many people generously contributed to the raffle, and we sold raffle tickets to the players before they left.
They players are out on the course …
in the rain, but we are in the marquee …
with tea
and bacon butties.
It was still a better day to be inside with Phab than outside playing golf!
DJ Lee arrived and set up his disco.
The players returned from their round of golf, the scores were calculated and the winners were announced.
The weather cleared up a little and we enjoyed a chance to try putting, a bit of Foot Golf, the disco and barbecue.
Danny's 30th Birthday Party
Danny kindly invited Oxford Phab to his 30th Birthday Party at The Gladiator Club
Phab members clubbed together to get him a voucher towards a Fitbit.
We bought him some other goodies as well.
Which he put with his other presents from friends and relatives.
Phab members at the party
There was good food, and a really good disco, which got us up on the floor (but was not good for pictures !)
Heartbeat Hike 2016 at Wicksteed Park
Heartbeat Hike is one of our main Fundraising events of the year – so please donate.
Arrival and Registration
A small team from Oxford Phab arrived early to set up a registration desk.
Sound systems being set up at The Rotunda
Oxford Phab at the registration desk.
Clubs came from all over the country – many had made banners, which were later judged in a Best Banner Competition.
A selection of the banners, plus the flag of the Midlands Region.
Entertainment at the Bandstand
While clubs were arriving from far and near there was plenty to keep them entertained.
Fancy Dress competition
Official Start of Heartbeat Hike Wicksteed
As people finished they had their book stamped, were given a medal and were offered a drink of water.
No pictures of this actually happening as this was a hectic time, so this was taken after the rush had gone.
More entertainment at the Bandstand
While people ate their packed lunch there was more entertainment at the Bandstand
Facepainting
Phab goodies on sale
Music from Acoustic Us – a four piece Northampton band playing a variety of music.
https://vimeo.com/169728293
George Martini doing a Zumba session as part of the afternoon activities – an amazing amount of energy on such a hot day.
More music with Helen and Garth
Train Ride
Some members bought discounted (with Phab membership card) wrist bands and went on the rides, but others had a more sedate train ride !
Packing up and going home
We packed up the Registration desk, and loaded the minibus, ready for the journey home.
Film Night – The Town That Sang – with Pizza
We ate pizza, and were then treated to a showing of The Town That Sang, a short musical film. Jack, who is a member of Wesley Memorial Church, wrote the music for the film – and gave us a short talk about it and answered our questions.
The film was funded by a Kickstarter campaign and some of the funders are also Phab members, who had seen it already, but were quite happy to see it again.
Please Donate to Oxford Phab at Heartbeat Hike 2016
Heartbeat Hike – which we have been participating in for many years – is at Wicksteed Park this year.
We will taking a group in our minibus, and a couple of cars, and members will be walking and helping on the checkpoint/reception area.
The club receives no funding except the money we raise ourselves, and our present priority is the expense of keeping our Minibus running so we can bring members to club on a Friday night and go on trips, like our recent holiday at Avon Tyrrell.
Please make a donation via BT Mydonate, by clicking on one of the links below:
- The Club general Fundraising page – https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/oxfordphabclub
- John’s fundraising page for this event
- Simon and Sarah’s fundraising page for this event
- Penny’s fundraising page for this event
- Kelly’s fundraising page for this event
- Mary’s fundraising page for this event
Oriental Buffet at Oxy at the Kassam Stadium
Oxy Oriental do a very varied buffet at the Kassam, and had reserved a large area near the buffet for us, which we needed as there were about 30 of us there. Unfortunately I was too busy chatting and eating to take a picture until very near the end. Since not all of our group had been able to go to Avon Tyrrell there was a lot of catching up to do.
Replete after our meals !