Posts by Simon Dey
Back to the Future with Steve!
“Thank you all for making it a special day for Steve, it makes us happy to see him happy” Mum & Dad Time for a little celebration – one time long term (and much loved) customer of Oaklea, Steve Corrance, has returned to the fold. Let the housewarming begin says Steve! All this for me…
Read MoreMoving forward together on Edenside
Oaklea held a public meeting at the Appleby Hub this week to let local people know where we are with our latest plans for transforming the former Edenside Care Home in the town. How we got here Oaklea Trust has been working for several years to bring an Extra Care facility to Appleby on the…
Read MoreRome wasn’t built in a day says Phillip!
Well what a trip of a lifetime tale we have for you here….and very much a (suit) case of every picture tells the story! Oaklea customer, Phillip, said he always wanted to head to Rome! The race is on for (Agent) Phil’s “Italian Job” It all started with a lot of planning – as all…
Read MoreTogether we are stronger!
This week our Annual Report landed in physical form – it’s a departure from past Reports in that we have combined Oaklea Trust with our CIC Right2Work. “I would like to begin by saying a huge “thank you” on behalf of the Oaklea Trust and the Right2Work Boards to all employees and volunteers for the…
Read MoreAt the heart of what we do!
“Busy people find the time….” Philip Smith MBE, Oaklea Trustee This week is National Trustee Week – and to celebrate our volunteer Trustees & Board members here at Oaklea Trust & Right2Work CIC we’ve caught a few of them at our AGM! Being a Trustee opens doors for others…. Heart of what we do….that’s being…
Read MoreSpooky times at Oaklea – surely not!
Oaklea employees and those we support have really been getting into the Halloween spirit! In fact it seems such spirits stalk many of our rooms, kitchens & beyond! Let it never be said our people need little persuading to dress up….. You have been warned….the ‘witching hour’ approaches! We have a few tricks in store……
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