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.