What have the people we support been up to this October?  Well, they have been busy enjoying the autumnal weather, celebrating birthdays and Halloween, completing in-house activities such as crafts, as well as getting out and about in the local community. They have also developed life skills and attended our seed-to-plate project. Please see below some of the photos taken over October!

 GOAT WALKING EXPERIENCE! We now offer a unique experience to come spend quality time with our friendly goats. Included in your session is a guided goat walk, brushing, grooming and feeding time with our goats - perfect for animal lovers of all ages! Location: Oakfield Easton Maudit, Wellingborough, NN29 7NR Price: £10 per person, per hour (a minimum of 4 people). We can also offer Goat Experience gift vouchers. Please contact us to book your experience. Email: info@oakfieldcommunity.org.uk Call: 01933 664 222

It's official! The Shack at our Pop-up Charity Shop is OPEN! Come rain or shine, you'll be welcomed by our Community Fundraiser to a hot drink and slice of homemade cake available to purchase from the pop-up charity shop for just £2 which will go towards Oakfield Community. You can have a look around the shop and once you've made your purchases, enjoy the Yardley Hastings scenery in the dry and warm seating area. Make the most of our loyalty card scheme and support our charity. We hope to see you soon!

Oakfield Community have been awarded the Peninsula Gold Award for Health & Safety. Please see the below written by Sven, who visited our sites to present our award... "I'm proud to support Oakfield Community with their Health and Safety who received the Peninsula Gold Award for their outstanding commitment to health and safety. They demonstrate an exemplary attitude throughout their homes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their staff and residents. Always a pleasure. Congratulations!"

The people we support have had a fun and busy September, spending time with the care farm animals, at seed-to-plate sessions, completing in-house activities, developing life skills, enjoying days out to day centres, as well as attending our Community Day hosted at Yardley Hastings. Please see the below photos taken over September!

On Saturday 20th September 2025, Oakfield Community hosted our last fundraising event of the year, our Community Day, based at Yardley Hastings which hosted a BBQ, refreshments, stalls, tombola's, a raffle, games for all of the family, our Pop-up Charity shop and our Manager in the stocks! Many thanks to all who attended, it was a great day enjoyed by visitors, staff, families and friends of Oakfield, and the people we support. We are pleased to announce that £537.74 was fundraised for Oakfield Charity. This would not be possible without all of our amazing supporters. Please see below some photos taken on the day!

The people we support have had both a relaxing but busy August, making the most of the last of summer. They have been enjoying the outside space, on walks, and having fun with friends and family. They have also been bowling, attending seed-to-plate, completing in-house activities, developing life skills and out for day trips. Please see some of the photos taken over August below!