Category: News

  • Re-introducing the Phab Gold rose

    The Phab Gold rose (AKA Frybountiful) was bred by Fryer’s Roses in Knutsford, Cheshire and launched at the Chelsea Flower Show in May 1998 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Phab. More than a quarter of a century later, Phab is delighted to re-introduce the ‘Phab Gold’ Floribunda Rose! For every plant sold, Blue Diamond will…

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  • PhabFest at Parallel Windsor 2024

    On the 7th July, we attended the magnificent Parallel Windsor! Taking place annually, this is a fully accessible mass participation event and free family festival, consisting of fun runs from a 10k to a 100 metres; all taking place within Windsor Great Park. This year was a special first to us, as alongside the usual…

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  • A Summer of Phab Adventures

    Over the summer, 218 people made up of families, children, adults and volunteers joined us on one of the four unforgettable Phab Adventure residentials that proved that the spirit of adventure knows no bounds. Set against the stunning back drop of either the lush forests at Avon Tyrrell or the rolling hills at Bendrigg Lodge,…

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  • Volunteering at a Phab Residential Adventure

    I first became aware of Phab in 2010, when my Dad decided to run the marathon! I was 8 years old at the time, but Phab has been a part of my life ever since. Over the years I have seen my Dad (and more recently, my brother Luke) take part in many sporting events to…

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  • Phab on Philm – the most Phabulous time of the year

    “From the 8th – 14th July, 28 visiting guests, 49 Year 12 hosts and a moveable number of staff gathered to attend the 46th Westminster Phab, Phab on Philm, a film-themed week of fun and frolics. The hosts worked hard turning the boarding houses into wheelchair accessible bedrooms, and transforming a variety of other rooms…

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  • A History of Seaham Phab Club

    In the first of a series of histories chronicling great Phab clubs of the past, Susan Topping recounts the journey of Seaham Phab Club, the club she helped run for over 40 years.   Seaham Phab Club ran for approximately 60 years and was set up by Diana Robison, a Geography Teacher at Seaham Comprehensive…

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  • Phab’s Accessible Content Guide

    We are really excited to share with you our accessible content guide! We have made this guide to encourage all creators to produce more accessible content; with the guidance being written in line with the Social Model of Disability by our Co-CEO Mik Scarlet, who is an expert in the field of access and inclusion for disabled people.…

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  • Phab at the TCS London Marathon 2024

    “On Sunday 21st April, after many months of training, fundraising and zoom chats with Phab, it was time for our 250 plus Phab runners to undertake the whopping 26.2 mile long London Marathon; known to many as their victory lap! This year was the first time our Phab runners were wearing our brand new Phab…

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  • Phab Adventures in 2024

    Phab Adventures in 2024 It’s been a busy year already for our Phab Adventures! Our 2024 got off to an exciting start with two projects held in February. The first of these took place at Bendrigg Lodge where 15 young carers spent four days enjoying some supportive time away from home to recharge their batteries. We…

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  • Brand New Adventure Farm Day

    Back in March, we had our first ever Phab Adventure Farm Day! Over seventy people from all over the Northwest of England joined us at the Childrens Adventure Farm Trust in Cheshire, where we fed different animals, played on the inflatables, different slides and games, just having a Phabulous farm day out! Our Project Leader…

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