OM SS 2023 WEB 070623

matters
In this issue...
5 Welcome
From Chief Executive Andrew Ryde.
6 News from Oakhaven
We are delighted to welcome a new Chairman;
our Director of Patient Services reflects on her
time with us; and updates from our Acorn Project
and Widowed Friendship Club.
8 Gig in the Garden
Hear about our exciting new summer event –
bring your picnic blanket and dancing shoes!
12 Wellbeing at our centre and
across the community
Find out what’s on offer from the Wellbeing
team - both at the Coates Centre and out in our
community.
12 Learning as we go
Changes as our Education Department becomes
the Learning and Research Hub .
16 S-P-A one year on
What a difference a year makes - hear how we
make it easier to access our services.
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Volunteering –
find out how
husband and wife
volunteer team
Cathy and Paul
make it work
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18 Oakhaven Lottery
A chance to win and support the work too.
20 Oaktober – do it!
Get involved and help Oakhaven throughout
October, from wearing green to firewalking!
22 Write a will this September
Update your will and make sure Oakhaven is
remembered.
23 Family Fun Day
Have a great family day out and raise funds for
Oakhaven at the same time!
24 Fundraising events –
what’s coming up?
Artfully Oakhaven, Lymington Seafood Festival,
Voices for Hospice Choir and a 516-mile
sponsored cycle ride! And of course thank yous
to our brilliant fundraisers and supporters.
32 Contact directory
All you need to know about our services, our
shops and ways to help.
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