Posts by Simon Dey

Here at Oaklea Group we like to set ourselves a challenge or two or three! As an organisation we are always striving to reduce our impact on the environment. It’s why we secured IiE (Investors in the Environment) Bronze status last year. Now we are aiming to get Silver! No hang ups here about going…

We’re on fire when it comes to training! Across Oaklea Group we have been updating our fire safety today – by getting a refresher on how to stay safe and using fire extinguishers. This man is on fire – when it comes to training! Ian Berry has all angles covered & years of experience in…

“Be kind, be part of the team, be innovative, be focussed, be productive, be respectful, be resourceful“ Fully certified page turner…. As a charity we are used to asking people to fundraise for us – but sometimes those we support return the favour! This time for a fellow charity! This is Gemma Barret from County…

No don’t panic folks – we’re talking our Queen from the Land of the Prince Bishops – the Hon HRH Queen of Spennymoor – Susanne! During the Kings Coronation (back in May) Oaklea customers & employees across the North truly rose to the occasion – reminder here https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/kings-and-queens-for-a-day/ As a result our efforts were entered…

This week it’s the ‘Great Big Green Week‘ and we’ve been busy with young people across Westmorland & Furness getting stuck in to making our environment a better place to be! (follow #GreatBigGreenWeek) I Spy – We’re doing our bit… From Appleby to Alston our Green Mentor Ben ‘HM’ Honey has been going big on…

Do you recall last Autumn we told you that lovely Northumberland based Oaklea customers Mr Geoffrey & Mary were in the process of moving…. A Priory engagement in Tynemouth? Well for anyone – moving home is a big thing… but they’ve not gone all old school and got a Priory! (They can be seen enjoying…