Oaks in Charnwood

OAKS SENIORS. Chera Voce entertained the Oaks Seniors at their first meeting of the year. Eight members from the choir sang an assortment of songs accompanied by Keith Bailey playing the electric organ with Choir Mistress Marilyn Ashwell ensuring everyone sang the right note.

The Oaks Seniors Committee are arranging the programme for 2020 which will be announced shortly. If you would like to join the Oaks Seniors please contact Sheila Bass on 01509 502813.

FAMILY SERVICE. All are welcome to St.James’ the Greater Church, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD on Sunday, January 19 at 11 am with Rev Lydia Humphreys. Val Baxter will be accompanying us on her accordion with our chosen hymns.

Steve, Sandra and Sara will be organizing our usual children’s activities with a Christian theme in the adjacent Oaks Storer Hall.

OAKS & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUB. The Annual General Meeting of the Oaks and District Tennis Club will take place on Tuesday, January 21 at 7.30 pm in the Club House, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD.

OAKS COUNTRY FAIR. There is at a meeting on Wednesday, January 22, at 7.30 pm in the Oaks Storer Hall, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD to discuss plans for the next Oaks Country Fair on Monday, May 25.

If you are interested in helping or would like to book a stall please contact Mary Hayward via meh.hayward@ gmail.com or 07545 817664. If you have a Classic or Vintage Vehicle and would like to reserve a place in the display please contact Tim Hing on 07940 267457.

OAKS MOTHERS’ UNION.

The next meeting of the Oaks Mothers’ Union is the Annual General Meeting on Monday, February 17, at 2.30pm in the Oaks Storer Hall.

This is an important date in our programme calendar and members should try to attend. Tea, coffee and cake will be served after the meeting. (Please note there was no meeting in January).

FISH, CHIPS AND BINGO NIGHT. We are holding our usual Bingo and Fish and Chip supper on Saturday, February 22 at 7 pm (don’t be late) in the Oaks Storer Hall, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD.

Tickets are £7 each which includes mini fish, chips, peas with bread and butter plus tea or coffee.

There will also be the famous Whiskey Flyer to purchase and a raffle. Please bring your own alcoholic drink and a glass.

Proceeds are in aid of the Oaks PCC (St.James’ the Greater Church). Tickets available from Mary Hayward via meh.hayward@gmail.com or 07545 817664.