Welcome to Christmas 2025 in Oakley!
2025 is looking to be a real Christmas Cracker in Oakley. Over 3 days, the volunteers from Pre-school, Friends of Oakley School & Village Hall Events teams have lots of fun and activities for our community.
We are grateful to the Christmas Tree sponsors for their support: L F Pearce & Sons, Oakley Garage, Brian Hartland Plumbing & Heating, SPACE Garden Design
Friday December 5th - Family Disco - 5-7pm, Oakley Village Hall
Join the Village Hall Events team for a Family Disco
Children tickets £5 (including Nuggets & Chips) - accompanying adults free.
Tickets available from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/oakleys-big-weekender
Organised by Village Hall Events, proceeds to Oakley Social Centre.
Friday December 6th - Christmas Festival - 10am - 5.30pm, Oakley Village Hall
10am - 1pm: Village Hall: Santa’s Grotto, Children’s Tombola, Crafts, Face Painting, Raffle, Christmas Cafe. <Note: Hall will be closed 1pm - 2.30pm>
2.30pm - 5.00pm: Everything from the morning, plus Shopping Afternoon, Luxury Hamper
From 5pm, complimentary mince pies & mulled wine kindly provided by our sponsors.
5.30pm: Christmas Carols & Lighting of the Christmas Tree (featuring Oakley School Choir) - Weather Permitting at the tree (1 Oxford Road) or we’ll go ahead in the Village Hall.
Meet Santa: Book your appointment with Father Christmas at www.bookwhen.com/MeetSantaInOakley
Organised by & proceeds split between Oakley Pre-school and Friends of Oakley School
Sunday December 7th - Santa Dash - Oakley Village Hall & Playing Field from 9.30am
Oakley’s first Santa Dash - Choice of two routes:
1km around the village
3km around the village (over 4s only)
Arrival and registration from 9.30am in the Village Hall. Running commences at 10.00am
Family Crafts & Hot Chocolate available to runners and spectators in the village hall.
Tickets available from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/oakleys-big-weekender
Organised by Village Hall Events, proceeds to Oakley Social Centre.
