Love Oakengates

07/12/2025

*** Update below**

🎄 We Need Your Help! 🎄

Our Christmas Dinner is proving really popular this year and that’s absolutely fantastic! ❤️ The only challenge we’re facing is transport. Due to new regulations, we’re unfortunately not able to collect people who would truly benefit from joining us on Christmas Day.

We would love to find someone, a local group, or a business in our community who is DBS-checked and could volunteer to help pick up guests and take them home afterwards.

If you or someone you know could help or if you can simply share this post it would make a world of difference. 🌟

Let’s bring people together this Christmas. No one should miss out on community, company, and a warm Christmas dinner.
(And yes… we’d happily say thank you with a Christmas dinner too! 🎁🍽️)

Thank you, Telford, for always having the biggest heart. ❤️

Salvation Army Oakengates Corps 🎺🎄

🎄 Christmas Day Volunteer Update 🎄

We are overwhelmed by the amazing response to our call for Christmas Day volunteers! ❤️
Thanks to your generosity, we have now reached full capacity for volunteer support this Christmas. We just have a couple of transport offers to finalise, but all other roles are now filled.

A huge thank you to everyone who stepped forward so quickly — your kindness makes a real difference. 🙏

Although our Christmas Day team is now complete, we are always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you’d like to get involved with The Salvation Army Oakengates beyond the festive season, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Anyone interested can contact us in the New Year.

Thank you again for your incredible support and community spirit! ❤️🎁

— The Salvation Army Oakengates

19/11/2025

There’s no criteria to attend. Whether you’re coming with family or arriving on your own, you’ll be greeted with love, kindness, and community. No one should feel alone at Christmas. ❤️ Salvation Army Oakengates

🎄 Free Christmas Dinner in Telford – Salvation Army Oakengates 🎄

Looking for a warm and welcoming place to spend Christmas 2025 in Telford? The Salvation Army Oakengates is once again offering our FREE Christmas Service followed by a FREE Christmas Dinner, open to absolutely everyone.

There’s no criteria to attend. Whether you’re coming with family or arriving on your own, you’ll be greeted with love, kindness, and community. No one should feel alone at Christmas. ❤️

📩 Reserve your space today:
Email [email protected] with your name and contact number.

Join us for a joyful, hope-filled Christmas celebration in Telford.
All are welcome! 🎁🙏🎶

31/10/2025

🎃👻 The Oakengates Safe Trick or Treat Trail Map is HERE!! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon in Oakengates! 🧡

🗓 Today – Thursday 31st October
⏰ 2pm – 4pm

✨ Follow the trail map below to find all 17 participating traders!
✨ Spot the ghosts in each shop window and collect your treats along the way!
✨ Don’t forget, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
💫 A little reminder: The trail officially begins at 2pm.
Please help us by arriving no earlier, so our traders have time to get set up and ready to welcome everyone - thank you for your kindness and community spirit! 🧡

Let’s make this Halloween another fun, safe, and magical afternoon for families across Oakengates! 🎃🕸️

31/10/2025

🎃👻 The Oakengates Safe Trick or Treat Trail is BACK!! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of safe Halloween fun in Oakengates! 🧡

🗓 Date: Friday 31st October
⏰ Time: 2pm – 4pm
📍 Location: Oakengates High Street

✨ Follow the trail, spot the special Halloween ghosts in shop windows, and collect your treats along the way!

✨ The official Trail Map will be available right here on the Love Oakengates page from 1PM today – so keep your eyes peeled! 👀
✨ All children must be accompanied by an adult.
✨ Don’t forget to look out for the ghosts hidden in shop windows! 👻

🧡 Plus… our Best Dressed Window Competition is back, and there are already some frightfully fantastic displays appearing around the town!

Let’s make this Halloween another fun, safe, and magical afternoon for the families of Oakengates! 🕸️🧡

26/09/2025

🎃👻 The Oakengates Safe Trick or Treat Trail is BACK!! 👻🎃

After last year’s spooky success, the FREE, safe Trick or Treat Trail returns to Oakengates this Halloween!

🗓 Date: Friday 31st October
⏰ Time: 2pm – 4pm
📍 Location: Oakengates High Street

✨ Spot the special Halloween images in shop windows✨ Collect your treats along the trail✨ Enjoy a safe and fun afternoon for the whole family

All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The official trail map will go live on Love Oakengates one hour before the trail begins - don’t miss it!

👉 Follow us for all the official event details!

🧡 Plus… our Best Dressed Window Competition is back too! Which will be your favourite? 🧡

18/09/2025

Can you figure out this week's location? 🤔🤔

18/09/2025

🌟 Something new is coming to Oakengates… 🌟

BRB are looking for a few local little ones (sitters to crawlers) to join them for a FREE baby session (usually £9) on Friday 18th October at BRB, 71 Market Street.

This is a very special one-off feedback class where you’ll be the very first to try something magical they've been working on behind the scenes… 🎃👶✨

💫 Only 3 spaces remaining
📧 To apply, email [email protected] or message them directly via Facebook/ instagram.

✨ Exclusive Baby Session - Limited Spaces! ✨

We’re inviting a handful of little ones (ages: sitters to crawlers) to join us for a one-off, FREE class (usually £9). 🍼🌟

This is your chance to be the very first to experience something magical we’ve been working on since 2012… 🎃👻

📅 Only 3 spaces remaining on the 18th October!
📍 BRB, 71 Market Street, Oakengates
👉 DM us or email [email protected] to secure your baby’s spot✨

17/09/2025

☕🍰 Join us for a Macmillan Coffee Morning! 🍰☕

We’re serving up a morning full of treats and togetherness in support of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

📅 Friday 26 September
🕘 9:00am – 11:00am

Come along for a cuppa and a slice of cake Every sip and every bite helps Macmillan continue their incredible work supporting people living with cancer.

Bring your friends and your sweet tooth for a fantastic cause. 💚

17/09/2025

💙 Oakengates is full of amazing independent businesses that make our high street so special- from the cafés and shops to the friendly faces that always go the extra mile.

🏆 The High Street Heroes Awards 2025 are back open for voting! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on your Oakengates favourites and say thank you for all they bring to our community.

👉 Cast your vote via the Telford and Wrekin link.
📅 Voting closes 20th October 2025.

Let’s show everyone the heart and pride of Oakengates ✨

🏆 Who’s your High Street Hero?

Is there a local café that makes your mornings brighter? A shop that always goes the extra mile? Here's your chance to say thank you!

🛍️ Nominate your favourite local business in the High Street Heroes Awards 2025 and give them the recognition they deserve.

🗳️ Vote now: https://orlo.uk/1BxSX

📅 Voting closes 20 October 2025

💙 Let’s celebrate the businesses that make our high streets shine!

09/09/2025

🌟 Oakengates is full of amazing local businesses - and now you can discover them all in one place!

The Brand new Oakengates Business Directory has just launched, shining a light on the fantastic shops, cafés, and services that make our town special. 💛

Let’s keep supporting local and showing love for our community! ✨

We’re excited to share the first edition of our new Business Directory, created to celebrate and support the fantastic range of shops and businesses in Oakengates.

Thank you to all the businesses who took part! We hope this helps shine a light on everything Oakengates has to offer.

If you are a local business and interested in being included next time, keep an eye out for updates on a future edition.

Follow this link to access the digital edition: https://tinyurl.com/OakengatesBusinessDirectory

04/09/2025

🌟COMING UP AT The Old Fighting C***s🌟
🎶🍁 Harvest & Harmony 🍁🎶
A heartwarming country-style food drive filled with live music and community spirit – supporting Salvation Army Oakengates
📦 Bring a canned good or non-perishable item
Your donation will help support local families in need.
Food Drive Dates:
Sunday 7th September – Wednesday 1st October 2025
📍 Drop-off table available at the venue throughout this period
🎸 Country Weekend Line-Up:
• Saturday 4th October - Charlotte Young – 3PM
Pete Hubbard- 8PM
• Sunday 5th Sept - Two Rivers Deep – 3PM

🎶🍁 Harvest & Harmony at The Old Fighting C***s - Oakengates 🍁🎶
A heartwarming country-style food drive filled with live music and community spirit – supporting The Salvation Army Oakengates

📦 Bring a canned good or non-perishable item
Your donation will help support local families in need.
Food Drive Dates:
Sunday 7th September – Wednesday 1st October 2025
📍 Drop-off table available at the venue throughout this period

🎸 Country Weekend Line-Up:
• Saturday 4th October - Charlotte Young – 3PM
Pete Hubbard- 8PM

• Sunday 5th Sept - Two Rivers Deep – 3PM