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Music in the Meadow returns in July 2026

Activities in March & April

Working with AH Research Consultancy, a study was completed in February 2026 on the transition from residential care to supported living at Oakfield Community through the use of the Outcomes Star tool. Please see below the 'Executive Summary' of the study, extracted from the full report. "The transition from residential care to supported living at Oakfield Community has been a huge success. Tenants, their families, and the Oakfield staff have all benefitted from the changes put in place. The independence and confidence of tenants has improved without exception. Families have been amazed at what their loved ones can now do. Staff have also been impressed and gained deep satisfaction from seeing the positive changes in tenants. Despite a few relatively minor concerns from tenants, families, and staff at the beginning of the changes, the over-riding story is one of everyone working together to make the transition work. As one staff member said, ‘we do together now, not for’, and there is a genuine sense that this community has deepened its roots. This has created a strong sense of ownership and belonging, and for many tenants, it had been a turning point in their lives. All involved keenly feel the potential for the Oakfield Community to go from strength to strength in the future and are looking forward to seeing it grow and develop. In addition, it is clear that the Oakfield Community Model of Supported Living is genuinely ground-breaking and can inform others in the sector who aspire to move towards supported living." The full report and study, titled 'A home of my own', can be downloaded below.

We would like to wish Jo a very Happy Birthday! Jo is one of the people that has supported Oakfield for over a year by coming to the Pop-up shop every week. Jo asked to celebrate her special day in 'The Shack' at Yardley Hastings for lunch with some of her friends. Thank you to Jo and everyone else for your continued support. It really is appreciated.

Happy 2nd Birthday to our two beautiful girl goats Ethel & Flo. Today we’re celebrating these cheeky girls, as they turn two years old , pictured here with their lovely mums Smudge (Ethel) and Willow (Flo) when they were born. From tiny kids to confident, curious girls, they’ve filled our days with mischief, walks and plenty of laughs. We’re so lucky to have these girls in Oakfield’s little goat family and can’t wait for many more years together 🐐✨

The people support have been busy over January and February. They have completed in-house activities, such as puzzles, crafts, baking cupcakes, karaoke and a disco. Trips have been enjoyed bowling, out for drinks, to forest school volunteering, and seed to plate sessions. The people we support have also celebrated Valentine's day doing crafts, and enjoyed Yorkshire Pudding day by having a lovely roast. Please see below photos taken over the past couple of months.