7 O'Clock Club
The 7 o'clock club was founded in 1964 and is a youth/social club for adults with a learning disability. The club meets on Wednesday evenings between 7-9 pm at Bullingdon Community Centre Peatmoors, Headington Oxford. The ages of club members range from 14 to 79, the majority being in their twenties or thirties. About 60 members attend each week to play bridge, listen to music or just socialise with their friends. They can also take part in extra activities, including trips to the theatre, walks, swimming etc. Transport is provided for Wednesday evenings and outings.
Throughout the year, club members go on various trips and activities. Recently we organised a four day trip to Eurodisney in Paris when we visited the complex for two full days. The Seven O'Clock club is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who give up their valuable spare time on Wednesday evenings or for the Glasbury trip.
The Glasbury Trip
Members of the 7 O'Clock Club have been attending a six day outdoor activities course at Woodlands Glasbury on Wye, Powys, each July since 1967. Club members can take part in all the activities the Centre has to offer to school parties including rock climbing, abseiling, hill and gorge walking, caving or potholing and Canadian canoeing down the river Wye. We also have an outing to a local theme park and a trip to the seaside. On two evenings we descend upon the local hostelries to sample the local brew. For many members it is their only break in the year and it will also enable parents and carers a well earned break.
Contact
If you would like to help out, contact Peter Hawkins: peter.hawkins -at- fsmail.net Flat 5, Stair 1, Christchurch Old Buildings, Woodbine Place, Oxford, OX1 1JT, phone 01865 722 535.
This page was last updated in February 2008