Oaks in Charnwood
OAKS SENIORS. Our programme of events for 2020 has now been completed. We have the usual cake stalls and bring and buys at some of our meetings but also several outings via coach throughout the year.
On April 28 we will visit the Three Churches Flower Festival in Sutterton, Donington and Gosberton. We are booked to go for our Easter Lunch to the Lakeside Bistro in Moira on April 7.
A half day trip has been organised to the Sunnyside Garden Centre in Ibstock on May 26. We also have an outing to the Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on June 16 There is a full day excursion to Bridlington on August 11.
We have another trip to the popular Garden Centre at East Bridgford on November 17.
Our last outing is our Christmas Lunch December 1, to The Plough Inn at Normanton on Soar. If you would like to join the Oaks Seniors or accompany us on any of our trips please ring Sheila Bass on 01509 502813.
DAFFODIL AFTERNOON TEA. Come and enjoy afternoon tea on Saturday, March 14 from 2 - 4 pm in the Oaks Storer Hall, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD.
Please feel free to walk round the churchyard to admire the golden daffodils. There is no charge for the afternoon tea but donations are most welcome towards the upkeep of the St.James the Greater Church. If you are able to supply a large cake or selection of small cakes please contact Mary Hayward on 07545 817664. Thank you.
OAKS GARDEN CLUB. The Oaks in Charnwood Garden Club will resume meeting again in the Oaks Storer Hall on Thursday, March 5 at 7.30 pm. If you are interested in joining please contact Margaret Metcalfe on 01530 838741 for further information.
OAKS SPRING FAIR. Numerous bookings have already been confirmed for this years Oaks Spring Fair on Monday, May 25, from 10 am - 4 pm, in the field adjacent to St.James the Greater Church, Oaks Road, LE12 9YD.
The Flower Festival will be based in the church as usual and refreshments in the Oaks Storer Hall. Locally based Apollo’s Park/Angels will be running the dog show with several categories to enter your dog.
The Newhall Brass Band from South Derbyshire will be performing again along with the Heavy Horse Log Pulling demonstration. The Shepshed Home Guard re-enactment group are back by popular demand with their WW11 vehicles, memorabilia and a cooking demonstration.
We also have the talented Daisy Chains offering face painting.
If you require a trade booking form for this years Oaks’ Spring Fair please contact Mary Hayward via email oaksspringfair@gmail. com or 07545 817664.
We are also taking reservations for the Classic and Vintage Vehicles display which will also feature Farm Machinery and Engines. There is no charge to enter the display, please contact the organiser Tim Hing on 07940 267457.