Is this my house in “Emmer Street”?
We’ve gone all soap crazy at Oaklea – was ever thus! Those we support – and it has to be said some of our staff – have been loving ‘acting up’! (If you ever considered working in social care and love your soaps and more….you’ll be surprised how your interests could fit with those we support – register your interest here https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/work-with-us/)
“Are you being served”….oops wrong channel!

It’s right up my Street says Big Shane
Our very own Shane from South Lakes made his way to Weatherfield – as you can see we have clear evidence that he had several walk on parts!




The bigger picture…

Oaklea’s Becki May tells us more from behind the lens: “Myself and Shane had a great day out in Manchester to visit Coronation Street! It’s something Shane has been wanting to do for a long time. It was so well planned – we even had time to stop off in Lancaster on the way back for his favourite KFC tea!”
Emmerdale
If you think we’re biased to the Lancastrian soap – fear not. Two separate Oaklea groups headed to the Dales and Emmerdale!
Ready for your audition….
Furness Registered Manager, Sue ‘Milly’ Millington: “Simon and Alan from Ulverston were supported by staff members Hazel, Pam and Rebecca to visit the set of Emmerdale. Look who they bumped into – yes it’s Cain Dingle!”

Elsewhere the NE also got in a lather!
Not to be outdone – customers from County Durham also ventured to Leeds to the set of Emmerdale too!

Our lovely explorers from Barnard Castle (Gemma, Amanda & Caroline) went down to the ITV studios in Leeds….though as you can see they were well wrapped up – it is the Dales in Autumn after all! You can see their own soaptastic video on our TikTok channel! https://www.tiktok.com/@oakleatrust
Big thanks to the mighty sud free support team – Kendra, Nic B & Janet – our v own North East soap opera!
Finally -roll end credits – the Rover did return…
& tucked into some RFC –Rovers Fried Chicken?……we think….enjoy Shane!

