Friends of Great Oakley - PTFA for All Saints Great Oakley

04/07/2026

❤️ THANK YOU, GREAT OAKLEY! ❤️

Wow… where do we begin?

Oakfest was an incredible success, and we are truly overwhelmed by the amazing support from our wonderful community. We hope everyone who came along had a fantastic evening filled with great music, delicious food, lots of fun and wonderful memories. 🎶🍔🎉

A huge THANK YOU goes to our incredible small team of volunteers. Without your hard work, dedication and countless hours behind the scenes, Oakfest simply wouldn’t have happened. Every single one of you played a part in making the event such a success, and we are so grateful.

We’d also like to say a massive thank you to our fantastic performers:
🎤 Mura
🎤 Shannon Steele
🎤 Penny Dee
🎧 DJ Matt

You kept the atmosphere alive all evening and your talent made the event truly unforgettable.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful stall holders for supporting Oakfest. Your fantastic stalls, enthusiasm and community spirit helped make the event so special.

And finally, to everyone who bought a ticket, attended, donated, volunteered, or simply helped spread the word… THANK YOU. Your support means so much to our small school and our local community.

We couldn’t do it without you all!

From all of us at All Saints C of E Primary School Great Oakley and the Friends of Great Oakley…

THANK YOU! 🌳❤️

29/06/2026

🎉 Oakfest is this Friday, 3rd July! 🎉

The countdown is on! Join us from 4pm for an evening of:
🎶 Live music from Mura, Penny Dee and
🍔 Delicious food
🍻 Bar
🛍️ Stalls and Games

🎟️ Online ticket sales close at 9am on Friday, and with only a limited number of tickets available on the gate, make sure you grab yours before it’s too late.

https://pta.events/oakfest

Don’t forget to bring a blanket or camping chair so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the evening.

☀️ The weather is looking perfect, and we can’t wait to see you all there!

Please note only alcohol purchased at the event can be consumed at the event. Strictly no glass bottles.

29/06/2026

🎉 A BIG THANK YOU!! 🎉

A huge thank you to all of the wonderful businesses and individuals who have so kindly donated prizes for our Summer Raffle. Your generosity and support means so much to our school community, and we are incredibly grateful. ❤️

We have so many amazing prizes up for grabs, you won't want to miss out!

🎟️ Raffle tickets are still available:
💷 £1 per ticket or £5 per book
📍 Available from the school office or our PTFA Treasurer.

🏆 The raffle will be drawn at Oakfest on Friday 3rd July at approximately 6:30pm.

Good luck to everyone, and thank you once again to all of our fantastic prize donors for helping make this year's raffle such a success!

23/06/2026

Tickets for Oakfest 3rd July will be on sale today after school and for the rest of the school week, bring your cash 👍

19/06/2026

🍸 Friends of Great Oakley Gin Raffle 🍸

Fancy winning a fabulous bottle of gin? We’re delighted to be running a Gin Raffle at this year’s Oakfest!

🎟️ Tickets just £1 each
📍 Available at Oakfest or in advance through our Treasurer, Abbie
🍾 Many bottles and flavours to choose from, expertly selected by the Gin Club and kindly donated by local gin lovers.
💷 Each bottle worth between £15–£40
🎉 The raffle will be drawn during Oakfest

Whether you’re a gin enthusiast or looking for the perfect gift, this is a great chance to win a fantastic prize while supporting Friends of Great Oakley.

Good luck! 🍀

19/06/2026

We are delighted to let you know that Summer Raffle ticket books have been sent home with students over the past week. Additional tickets are available from the school office.

The raffle is open to everyone in our community, as well as family and friends of our students, so please do share the opportunity with anyone who may like to support our school.

The winning tickets will be drawn at Oakfest, and we would be incredibly grateful for your support. We have some fantastic prizes available, and every ticket sold helps us raise valuable funds that directly benefit our school and our children.

We wish you the best of luck in the raffle!

Best wishes,
Friends of All Saints Great Oakley PTFA

Tendring district council Gambling licence 07/01248/ LOTT

16/05/2026

Tomorrow 😊

https://facebook.com/events/s/great-oakley-and-little-oakley/1768153320823643/

08/05/2026

After a successful year last year, we're bringing back OAKFEST! 🎶

https://pta.events/oakfest

Join us for a fantastic outdoor event filled with live music, plus bar, food, games, and more. It’s a great afternoon and evening out for the whole community and a chance to enjoy some amazing local talent.

Don’t forget to bring a blanket or a chair and settle in for an afternoon of music and fun!

Tickets available now from the link below or from the School Office.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday 3rd July 2026
📍 Location: All Saints C of E Primary School, Great Oakley, Beaumont Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5BA
⏰ Time: 4pm Onwards

Gates open from 4pm
Live Music from Penny 4pm,
Children's Disco 5pm
Live music from Shannon 7pm
Headliners MURA take to the stage at 8pm-10pm

Adults £6
Children £3
Under 5s Free (but please still add the free ticket to your basket so they’re included in event numbers)

https://pta.events/oakfest

30/04/2026

https://facebook.com/events/s/great-oakley-and-little-oakley/1768153320823643/