Meal & Speaker
Mon, Feb 6th 2017 at 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Subject: PHAB - Making more of life together
Speakers: Martin Parker/Gwen Peat
We enjoyed the company of Wheeler the guide dog last night.. He accompanied Martyn and Gwen, who talked about the Phab group in Kenilworth and all the hard work they do to help fund raise for their Club. So many events in their calendar : Diamond Anniversary (Yes, PHAB has been going for 50 years) Quiz at the Kenilworth Sports & Social Club on Thursday 9th March, Phab Barn Dance at Kenilworth School on Friday 19th May, and so much more. They are planning to take a large group of their members away to Exmoor Calvert Trust in September and are busy fund raising for that. We made a contribution at the end of their talk to help boost their funds.(as in the photo with President elect Jonathan, Gwen, Marty and,. of course, Wheeler).
Phab is a very social and happy group, helping to reduce isolation and develop confidence and social skills for those less able in our community. It is clear they enjoy life together, especially socially - "People Having A Beer" as the Club name implies! Gwen is planning to go over the top of the O2 Arena in London with Natalie in her wheelchair. Considering Gwen's dislike for heights, we all felt its worth sponsoring her, prompted by Rotarian Arnold, raising over
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