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Express Yourself Through Sketching – New Creative WorkshopWe are pleased to share our new Express Yourself Through Sketc...
01/05/2026

Express Yourself Through Sketching – New Creative Workshop

We are pleased to share our new Express Yourself Through Sketching session with Andrew Fryer, running at Oakleaf from May 🎨

The first session was very successful. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed, and clients really enjoyed learning new skills and exploring their creativity in a supportive environment 😊

In this 5-week workshop, you will learn basic sketching techniques using graphite pencils. The focus is on self-expression, building confidence, and enjoying the creative process ✏️

This session is suitable for beginners as well as those who already enjoy drawing. It is a friendly space to explore ideas, improve skills, and enjoy sketching together 🧠

Meet Colette Moscati - one of our wonderful Art Activity Leaders. 🎨"I am a self-taught painter based in Farnham, Surrey....
22/04/2026

Meet Colette Moscati - one of our wonderful Art Activity Leaders. 🎨

"I am a self-taught painter based in Farnham, Surrey. Growing up in a family of female painters, I was encouraged to express my fascination for capturing moments in nature in oils, watercolours and later silk painting. Having lived on the Scottish coast I have a love for expansive landscapes, cooler colour palettes, and the beauty and feeling of freedom of being outdoors.

Since retiring from a corporate career in 2013, I've been devoted to my art practice exploring themes and creating collections that echo my experiences and surroundings. My inner journeys are often expressed in outward form, using nature as my mentor. My passion lies in celebrating life and nature by noticing details through colour and abstraction, bridging reality and intuition. I am keen to reward the viewer for stepping closer to my work so that the closer you get the more you see.

Each piece reveals layers of colour and paint texture, inviting viewers to experience the beauty of fleeting moments in nature that have then inspired me back in the studio. I hope my interpretations allow viewers to create their own stories so they may pause and ponder what they might represent to them on a personal level.

Donating, selling and having my art commissioned are all great honours for me, the ultimate form of connecting with others through art and is definitely the icing on my art cake.

Last year as part of my belief that practicing art has health benefits I was delighted to become an Art Activity Leader at Oakleaf. The sessions I lead are a way of sharing my own knowledge, however more importantly they are very much about helping others to have a regular practice or opportunity to be creative, encourage their innate talents and curiosity and have fun in a restorative way. Art for me is such a great way to reconnect with yourself and spend time with others.

I am grateful to be a small part of this organisation’s services and to spend quality time with their clients. It is a joyful part in my week that I always look forward to!"

Pictured is a mixture of Colette's work and pieces designed by our clients. 🙂

If you are an Oakleaf client and would like to sign up for a creative wellbeing activity, please get in touch with our Client Services team: client-services@oakleaf-enterprise.org or 01483 303649.

🌿☀️ Our first Walking Club started today! ☀️🌿The sun came out for us, so it was a really lovely start 😊We walked to Guil...
14/04/2026

🌿☀️ Our first Walking Club started today! ☀️🌿

The sun came out for us, so it was a really lovely start 😊
We walked to Guildford Castle and saw the beautiful gardens with lots of colourful flowers 🌸

It was nice to walk together in a small group, enjoy the fresh air, and have a good chat 💬

Don’t forget: Walking Club is every Tuesday at 11:30 at Oakleaf!
Don’t miss it 💛

We are looking for a temporary cleaner to join us at Oakleaf for the remainder of April - starting as soon as possible.🧼...
09/04/2026

We are looking for a temporary cleaner to join us at Oakleaf for the remainder of April - starting as soon as possible.

🧼 Self-employed position
💷 £14.25 per hour
⏰ 10 hours per week

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and available at short notice, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Annalise: annalisebaker@oakleaf-enterprise.org

🐣✨ Celebrate Easter with us at Oakleaf! ✨🐣We had a wonderful time during our Easter activity, enjoying a fun and creativ...
02/04/2026

🐣✨ Celebrate Easter with us at Oakleaf! ✨🐣

We had a wonderful time during our Easter activity, enjoying a fun and creative egg colouring afternoon. Clients decorated real boiled eggs and explored how Easter is celebrated around the world 🌍

The session was a great success – everyone created amazing, colourful egg designs, and it turned out to be a fantastic idea to use them as decorations for Easter meals over the weekend! 🎨🥚

🐣 Easter Egg Colouring at Oakleaf 🎨Join us for a fun and creative Easter activity!We’ll be decorating real boiled eggs a...
26/03/2026

🐣 Easter Egg Colouring at Oakleaf 🎨

Join us for a fun and creative Easter activity!
We’ll be decorating real boiled eggs and exploring how Easter is celebrated around the world 🌍

📍 Oakleaf – Training Room
📅 Thursday 2nd April
⏰ 14:00 – 15:00
📌 One-off session

Come along, get creative, and enjoy a friendly afternoon with others 😊

👉 BOOK NOW
📞 01483 303649
📧 mariannkallai-walker@oakleaf-enterprise.org

26/03/2026

Meet Les – one of our fantastic Wellbeing Activity Leaders, Karate Instructor & Mental Health Advocate. 😊

Originally from Poland and now based in the UK, Les Bubka is an internationally recognised karate instructor, author, and speaker. Having experienced anxiety as a young person, Les discovered the transformative power of martial arts. Through years of dedicated karate training, he not only gained control over his anxiety but also developed a passion for helping others harness the mental and physical benefits of martial arts.

Today, Les travels worldwide teaching karate and promoting its positive impact on mental health. On a daily basis, he works closely with local organisations including Oakleaf; supporting people with mental and physical disabilities to build confidence, restore self-worth, and discover the empowering benefits of karate.

Les’ classes are tailored to individual needs, ranging from self-defence and sport karate to meditation and mindfulness practices. Every session is delivered in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment, ensuring that all students - regardless of age or ability - can progress at their own pace and enjoy the holistic benefits of martial arts.

Oakleaf will be running Les’ current session ‘Martial Movement’ all through April – every Thursday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm at Guildford United Reformed Church.

If you are an Oakleaf client and would like to sign up for this course, please get in touch with our Client Services team: client-services@oakleaf-enterprise.org or 01483 303649.

We are hiring! 🌿We are looking for a Mental Health Support Group Leader to join our team.If you are passionate about sup...
18/03/2026

We are hiring! 🌿
We are looking for a Mental Health Support Group Leader to join our team.

If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now via mariannkallai-walker@oakleaf-enterprise.org or call 01483 303649 to take the first step!

We’re looking for a Yoga/Pilates Instructor!Join Oakleaf Enterprise to run wellbeing sessions for adults in Guildford & ...
17/03/2026

We’re looking for a Yoga/Pilates Instructor!
Join Oakleaf Enterprise to run wellbeing sessions for adults in Guildford & Waverley.

Help people improve strength, flexibility, and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

💌 Apply now: mariannkallai-walker@oakleaf-enterprise.org
📞 Call us: 01483 303649

Would you be interested in taking part in a Tabletop Gaming Club at Oakleaf? Whether you enjoy role-playing games, minia...
09/03/2026

Would you be interested in taking part in a Tabletop Gaming Club at Oakleaf? Whether you enjoy role-playing games, miniature wargames, or board games, we'd love to hear from you! If there is sufficient interest, there may well be a new wellbeing activity on the horizon. 🙂 To learn more, please contact Russell: russelllewis@oakleaf-enterprise.org

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸We had a fantastic time celebrating with our International Women’s Support Group at ...
08/03/2026

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

We had a fantastic time celebrating with our International Women’s Support Group at Oakleaf!

To mark International Women’s Day, we hosted a fun-filled support session with:
🎉 An inspirational Women’s Quiz
🎲 Board games
🎨 Colouring activities
💅 A Paint-Your-Own Nail station

It was a truly positive, engaging, and enjoyable time for everyone! Thank you to all the amazing women who joined us, we loved sharing this special day with you. 💖

✨ Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us! ✨Join our International Women’s Support Group at Oakleaf on Friday 6th Ma...
26/02/2026

✨ Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us! ✨

Join our International Women’s Support Group at Oakleaf on Friday 6th March, 13:00–14:00! 💅🎨

Enjoy a fun and inspiring afternoon with:

Women’s quiz 🧠

Board games 🎲

Colouring 🎨

Paint-your-own nail station 💅

Drop-in – no need to book!

Come along and celebrate together! 💜

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101 Walnut Tree Close
Guildford
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Monday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:45pm
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