Oakleaf

05/09/2025

03/09/2025

🍂✨ The Crafty Collective is back for autumn! ✨🍂

Tina has returned, and our first session kicked off with a wonderful buzz and plenty of creativity in the room. Whether you’re brand new to crafting or it’s already your thing, come join us this season at Oakleaf!

We’ll provide the craft kits, plus plenty of tea, chat and good vibes. 💜

Let’s make this autumn a creative one together, we can’t wait to see you! 🎨☕

01/09/2025

🎩🍰 OAKLEAF Afternoon Tea Party! 🍰🎩

Join us for an afternoon of fun, magic, games, and prizes! ✨

📅 Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Ground Floor Hall, Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4BE
💷 Ticket Price: £5 (includes Afternoon Tea)
🥗 Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Options Available

📞 Contact Client Services on 01483 303649 or drop in to the office to secure your spot.

Don’t miss a magical afternoon of tea, treats, and entertainment! 🎩✨

01/09/2025

🌟 Pilates Wellbeing Activity! 🌟

📅 When: Starting Tuesday 2nd September, 3:00–4:00pm
📍 Where: Guildford United Reformed Church
⏳ Duration: 12 weeks

Come and join us for this exciting new programme! 🌿✨
Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your place today.

👉 To book, please contact our Wellbeing Activities Coordinator, Mariann:
📞 Telephone: 01483 303649
📧 Email: mariannkallai-walker@oakleaf-enterprise.org

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

01/09/2025

Join us for an evening of laugh’s that matter at Oakleaf’s Comedy Night - The Star Inn, Guildford – Wed 1st Oct 2025, 7–9:30pm.
🎤Hosted by Oakleaf Patron Dave Chawner with a killer line-up:
✨ Stefano Paolini – master of impressions
✨ Benji Waterhouse – “the Adam Kay of mental health care” (The Times)
✨ Robyn Perkins – award-winning international comic
All raising funds for mental health in Surrey 💚
🎟️ Tickets just £15 – don’t miss it!
You can purchase tickets here: Oakleaf Comedy Night 2025 - Oakleaf Enterprise

28/08/2025

🍂 September Wellbeing Activities are Here! 🍂

We hope you had a wonderful summer! Get ready to enjoy autumn with our fun and supportive activities.

📅 Check out our September Wellbeing Calendar (attached) and see what’s on offer.

🎉 Spots are still available for our Clients’ Summer Party on 10th September – don’t miss out!

📩 To book your place for activities, email to mariannkallai-walker@oakleaf-enterprise.org or call 01483 303649 .

03/08/2025

🌿🧘‍♀️ New Sessions Starting Tomorrow! 🧘‍♀️🌿

We’re excited to launch two brand new online wellbeing sessions starting tomorrow! 🎉
💺 14:00–15:00 – Chair Pilates – gentle movement for all levels
🎨 16:00–17:15 – Nature Art for Wellbeing – relax, create, and connect with nature from home

Join us for some calming, creative time! 💚

30/07/2025

✨ Our Creative Writing Club had a fantastic start! ✨
Our amazing clients opened up and shared beautiful stories. 🌟
Big thanks to our club leader Tamraz, a Lebanese–British–French–American writer and coach living in the UK. She speaks French, English, and Spanish and brings so much heart, wisdom and joy to our sessions. 💬📝
Creative writing helps you relax, reflect and express yourself in a fun and supportive space. Can't wait for next week!

24/07/2025

We had a brilliant time on Wednesday at The Hive for Families event organised by Guildford Borough Council . With many amazing organisations present, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas and support each other’s work in the community. 💬🤝

We had the chance to meet inspiring organisations, speak with many local partners face-to-face, and also introduce some of our wellbeing activity leaders - including Les Bubka, who leads our therapeutic exercise sessions. 🥋

We’re looking forward to future collaborations and continuing to support mental health and wellbeing in the local community.

17/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Oakleaf’s Comedy Night is back for a second year – and it’s set to be bigger and better!

📍 The Star Inn, Guildford
🗓 Wednesday 1st October | 7pm–9:30pm
🎟 £15pp

Expect an evening of unforgettable laughs in support of vital mental health services across Surrey. Hosted by award-winning comedian and Oakleaf Patron Dave Chawner, with performances from the brilliant Stefano Paolini, Benji Waterhouse, and Robyn Perkins.

Thanks to the generous support of Kelly's Self Storage & Trafalgar Marquees, 100% of proceeds go to Oakleaf. 😊

To book your place, visit: https://lght.ly/h33ag83 and if you have any questions, please get in touch with Jane: janefelton@oakleaf-enterprise.org

16/07/2025

We will be hosting our next 2-day Adult Mental Health First Aid course on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd October 2025 at Guildford Borough Council offices in Guildford.

“The training was one of the most informative, rewarding things I have experienced for a number of years. I have learned so much about this subject and hope that the skills I now have as a Mental Health First Aider will assist someone who needs help in the future.” - MHFA Participant

To find out more or book your place, please visit: https://lght.ly/7gh3obd

15/07/2025

Clients had a wonderful time on our recent outing to Alice Holt Forest - Forestry England! 🌿

Surrounded by peaceful woodland and fresh air, everyone felt more relaxed, grounded, and uplifted - a perfect reminder of the power of nature for our mental wellbeing.

We also took the opportunity to practise a simple grounding technique, which can help ease anxiety:
Pause and focus on...
🔸 5 things you can see
🔸 4 things you can touch
🔸 3 things you can hear
🔸 2 things you can smell
🔸 1 thing you can taste

It’s amazing what a moment of mindfulness in nature can do. 😊

To find out more about our upcoming wellbeing activities, please visit our Client Wellbeing Calendar: https://lght.ly/3och36e