Posts by Simon Dey

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Audrey Hepburn There must be something in the air – can’t be all this ‘liquid sunshine’ surely? But whatever it is it’s inspiring people across Oaklea land to get out and dig! George n Jill went up the hill & out the door… “When spring came,…

We have managed to uncover an unbelievably talented natural storyteller on our Easter #HAF2024 Holiday Activity & Food Programme! We went to ‘World of Beatrix Potter‘ in Bowness. So lets head down the garden & see what we find… Scrumping in the veg patch? It’s a place that is full of vegetables and other good…

Well well well – what an Easter ‘eggstravaganza’ we have for you – some of our teams & customers making the most of the Easter break. Through the porthole An intrepid gang pressed into adventure… Train, Boats AND Pints! Oaklea landlubbers Abbie & Shelley ensured Leon & Steve had a full head of steam when…

Moving into the digital age – how we are making the care we give better. iPlanit – what is it? We use a software package called iPlanit The best way to find out is to ask those who’ve been at the frontline using it – meet Bob Parkinson, Team Manager in Consett, County Durham –…

“It was just EPIC!” so says Gooner Shane! “Boring boring Arsenal” – Not for Shane! Breaking sports news from the Oaklea dugout – our Shane, who we support in South Lakes, has hit the back of the net when it comes to making dreams come true! He shoots – he scores -he jumps for joy!…

“It’s really worthwhile” – that’s the view from the top! Boosting our North East presence on the Board – it could be you! Have you considered joining the Oaklea Trust Board – our Chair, Chris Harris makes this direct appeal – especially to you if you live in the North East! We are looking for…