We have recently had lots of interest in our goat walking experience, with many local groups and families attending. One group attended on New Years Eve for their experience, George noting this was the best New Year he has ever had and that they should do it every year. We also had another special visit for Brooke's birthday, who loved her experience and day with the goats! If you have a special occasion, or perhaps just want a trip out, please do consider our Goat Walking Experience. It is a great way to support a local charity (all proceeds going back into the animal welfare) and perfect for animal lovers. We also have guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens on site. Vouchers are available. Contact us to find out more. Please see the pictures below taken from recent Goat Walking Experiences.

A big thank you to Brigstock community for kindly donating 10 Christmas trees, our pygmy goats are delighted! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Here at Oakfield, we have had a magical December full of festive fun. The people we support have also attended seed-to-plate, bowling, enjoyed winter walks and crafts as well as developing life skills. Please see below some of the photos from the festive period!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Easton Maudit and Yardley Hastings Christmas events... we hope you had a great time, the people we support and staff certainly did. Please see the below photos!

We have had lots of interest for our Goat Walking package, with local businesses, groups and families enjoying the experience. Please see below photos taken from a special Christmas Eve goat walking session! If you would be interested in our goat walking, please email us at info@oakfieldcommunity.org.uk

From the Care Farm animals, Seed-to-Plate, and all at Oakfield, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎅☃️🎄 Please see below Christmas celebrations from the Care Farm! (Absolutely no AI was used to generate these photos, we promise 😉)

We are extremely pleased and proud to share the news that following Caroline's move-in day, all of the people we previously supported who had a single bedroom now have a flat equipped with their own kitchen, bathroom, lounge space and bedroom. This gives them their own space, boosting their independence and life skills whilst also having opportunities to socialise in our communal areas and with other tenants. As part of Oakfield's mission, we strive to "develop individuals to reach their full potential and live as independently as possible", a mission which we feel our refurbished flats have been a major factor in helping us achieve. Following the final person we support moving into her flat, we have received great feedback from her family stating that they are extremely pleased with the flat and commented on how happy and settled Caroline seems. They mentioned that the flat feels as though it was made for her. After their previous visit, they had been feeling quite worried as Caroline didn’t seem herself, but this time they left feeling reassured and very happy. They feel that moving into her new flat has had a very positive effect on her wellbeing, they also mentioned how it is wonderful to visit and spend quality time with Caroline in a homely environment, rather than only in her bedroom or the communal lounge. The family were also very complimentary about the ongoing and completed changes at Oakfield and said how positive it is. In the New Year, there will be two newly re-furbished flats available, if you would be interested please do get in touch by emailing info@oakfieldcommunity.org.uk. You can find out more on Oakfield housing and tenant information by exploring our website. Please see below photos from the special moment on move-in day, and Caroline alongside her family.

Thank you to the Northampton Saints Foundation for joining us for a goat walk and supporting Oakfield. All proceeds support the goats wellbeing. Please see the pictures taken below, we hope you enjoyed yourselves!

The people we support have had a fun November, completing in-house activities such as crafts and our Seed-to-Plate project, as well as developing life skills and enjoying bowling, crazy golf, shopping, outdoor walks, and attending day centres.