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August at Oakleaf: BBC News Story, Oakfest 2024, Goat Trekking & More
21st August 2024
BBC NEWS STORY: ‘PRAISE FOR LIFE-CHANGING WORK OF MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY’
We are very grateful to BBC Journalist Emily Coady-Stemp for visiting us to write a story about Oakleaf and our ‘Path to Success’ employment project in partnership with Guildford Action. Her coverage will help us shine a light on the essential mental health and wellbeing support available at Oakleaf to hundreds of individuals in Surrey.
A special thank you to one of our wonderful clients, Sean [pictured below], for bravely sharing his story.
“Sean Bright, who has mild schizoaffective disorder and ADHD, said after “losing the fight” with his mental health and being sectioned seven times in seven years, he’s now getting ready to apply for jobs again.
Mr Bright said: “What Oakleaf has done for me is enabled me to look at my mental illness as something, put it into a frame. I’m gradually pulling my life out of the mental illness, which is what I need to do to live the life that I delight in, and that’s the process I’m in.”
We also want to extend our appreciation to The National Lottery for their continued support of Oakleaf.
To read the full news story, click here.
OAKFEST 2024: DONATE A PRIZE
Do you have any unwanted and unused gifts you would like to donate?
We are excited to be hosting our annual client summer party ‘Oakfest 2024: Fun, Food & Fellowship’ on Thursday 5th September and would love to be able to give away some raffle prizes to our wonderful clients.
We are looking for prizes such as gift sets, books, journals, mindful colouring, sweets, tea/coffee, arts & craft sets, etc. If you would like to donate, please get in touch on 01483 303649 or client-services@oakleaf-enterprise.org
We are currently offering a wide range of wellbeing activities, work-related training, employment support and counselling.
Click here to see a full overview of our wellbeing activities for the remainder of August, including: Poetry & Illustration, Clutter Energy Workshop, Mental Health Support Group, Reframing Negative Thoughts, Karate for Beginners, The Chilworth Manor Garden Trip & more.
Therapeutic Dance
Mondays, 1pm – 2.30pm (in-person)
Utilise the expressive and rhythmic nature of dance to promote your physical and emotional wellbeing. You will engage in guided movement exercises designed to enhance self-awareness, release tension, and improve mood.
Walks for Wellbeing
Wednesdays, 10.30am – 11.30am (in-person)
These sessions, guided by Jaki, offer a unique opportunity to exercise, enjoy the good weather, connect with nature and build meaningful connections with others.
Mental Health Support Group
Thursdays, 2:30pm – 3:30pm (in-person)
Starting on Thursday 15th August for six weeks. Facilitated by Linda, offering participants a safe and secure environment to share their stories.
Karate for Beginners
Thursdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm (in-person)
Join Les for this twelve-week course if you wish to learn more about this traditional martial art. Starting on Thursday 22nd August.
If you are interested in becoming a client, click here.
