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Learn about hand massage and aromatherapy

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Hand massage

Hand massage and aromatherapy workshop

Our Complementary Therapy team will be holding a hand massage and aromatherapy workshop on Monday 9th March from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Coates Centre, at Oakhaven.

Join us for a relaxing and nurturing morning, where you’ll learn the gentle art of hand massage and enjoy an introduction to aromatherapy. This practical workshop will explore simple techniques to promote comfort, relaxation, and connection — both for yourself and others. You’ll also discover how essential oils can enhance wellbeing and support emotional balance.

No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to learn and unwind in a calm, supportive environment.

Cost of workshop: £20 - this includes products to take home with you.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential to attend the workshop. Please use the form below to book your place.

Alternatively, please telephone Sally Woods on 01590 670346 or email wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

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Mindful photography workshops

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Focus - Breathe - Frame. Mindful photography to help your wellbeing.

Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement?

Our series of mindful photography workshops will start on 2nd February, and will run for 5 weeks, from 10am to 12.30pm, meeting each week in the Coates Centre at Oakhaven.

Discover how photography can calm the mind, spark creativity, and support your wellbeing. This workshop blends mindful practice with the Five Pillars of Wellbeing, to help you slow down and see the world differently.

  • By connecting - build deeper relationships with people and place through shared creative moments
  • By being active - move, explore, and engage your body whilst capturing meaningful images
  • By taking notice - pause, observe, and appreciate the small details that often go unseen in the moment
  • By keeping learning - try new techniques, experiment with perspective, and grow your creative skills
  • By giving - share your images to inspire, uplift, or bring joy to others

Join us to reconnect with yourself, your surroundings and your creativity - one mindful photo at a time.

Please note: this is not a technical photography workshop, rather the device is an extension of your wellbeing resource.

When done thoughtfully, photography can be an effective way of improving mood and appreciation of everyday life.

This course is now full!

To go on the waiting list for our next course, please contact Lee Rand on 01590 613025 or email wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

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Weekly crafting session to help your wellbeing

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A selection of crafts done at Oakhaven Wellbeing

Join our crafting session to boost your wellbeing!

Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement?

Our weekly crafting session offers more than creativity; it provides a gentle, supportive space where people can meet together. Through meeting, chatting, and connecting, participants find comfort, self-expression, and shared understanding.

Join Karen to have a go at an array of different crafts in the Art Room at Oakhaven. Crafting is personal and a wonderful time to express your individual style. It’s great for mindfulness and wellbeing. Karen has crafted for many years, her passion is to create individual pieces of craftwork - she will guide and support your creativity!

Mondays from 1.30pm until 3.30pm in the Oakhaven Art Room (Day Hospice entrance).

Suggested donation £5. Spaces limited, booking essential. Please book your space today using the form below.

Alternatively, please telephone Lee Rand on 01590 613025 or email wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

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Live well – join our art session to help your wellbeing

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Oakhaven art room

Join our art class to boost your wellbeing!

Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement?

Our weekly art group offers more than creativity; it provides a gentle, supportive space where people can meet together. Through meeting, chatting, and connecting, participants find comfort, self-expression, and shared understanding. Art can help people navigate the challenges of illness and loss by creating moments of calm, sparking conversation, and building connections that serve as a reminder that none of us are alone on this journey, all with a paintbrush in hand.

Mondays from 10am until midday in the Oakhaven Art Room (Day Hospice entrance).

Suggested donation £5. Spaces limited, booking essential.

Please book your space today using the form below.

Alternatively, please telephone Lee Rand on 01590 613025 or email wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

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Chair yoga at the Coates Centre

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Chair yoga

A new chair yoga class at the Coates Centre

Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement?

Enjoy gentle seated movement, visualisation and breathing with yoga teacher Diana. Chair yoga helps improve mobility and wellbeing. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing.

Our next course starts on Wednesday 14th January and costs £5 per session. The sessions take place from 2pm to 3pm in the Coates Centre.

14th January
11th February
11th March
8th April

Book today!

Spaces limited and booking is essential to attend the classes. Please use the form below to book your place.

Alternatively, please telephone Lee Rand on 01590 613025 or email wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

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Boost your wellbeing with Sing for Joy!

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Sing for Joy at the Coates Centre

Sing for Joy at the Coates Centre to boost your wellbeing!

Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement?

Unlock your inner joy by coming along to this friendly singing group, led by Leigh - no prior experience required! Learn ways to warm up and use your voice, meet new people and discover some of the great benefits of singing together.

'Sing for Joy' takes place on Mondays at the Coates Centre, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

The cost is £5 per session. Spaces limited, booking essential. Please book your space today using the form below.

Alternatively, please telephone Lee Rand on 01590 613025 or email wellbeing@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

Help hospice care live on

Leave a gift in your will and help protect hospice care for all, for now, forever.

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Volunteer for Oakhaven!

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Wear Green for Oakhaven!

Help us raise funds on Friday 23rd October, by wearing green and making a donation.

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Live well with Oakhaven Wellbeing - helping to make every moment matter!