Get to know Derek, our Photo Competition winner and gardening enthusiast from Oakley Vale

We recently had the pleasure of catching up with the winner of our Photo Competition, Derek, who shared insights into his passion for capturing nature’s beauty and creating stunning gardens. Read the conversation here…   Congratulations on winning our Photo Competition! What inspired you to start taking photos? Thank you! It all started with a […]

Spoil all mums on Mother’s Day in Oakley Vale

March heralds the warmth of Mother’s Day and the blossoming of spring daffodils in Oakley Vale. With spring just around the corner, our blog edition explores how you can celebrate the month and the joy it encapsulates in and around Oakley Vale. Settle in with a cuppa, position yourself in a spot next to the […]

Is now a good time to buy my first home with today’s mortgage rates?

Buying your first home amid today’s turbulent market might feel like a daunting task as mortgage rates continue to rise and fall. Should you wait until the market stabilises? Is it worth renting? Are mortgage rates falling right now? If you decide to take the plunge into homeownership, then comes the ‘should I commit to […]

Valentines Day in Corby

It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner…   As we head into the month of love, we will be discussing all things Valentine’s Day and sharing some fabulous ideas on how to celebrate, whether with your lover, friends, or family. Plus, we’ve spied some fabulous events taking place over the February […]

January in Corby: Feel-good stories and tips for the New Year

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to 2024. Join us in our first blog of the year with feel-good stories from in and around Corby, and explore our best tips to get the year off to a great start!     Feel-good events in Corby Discover […]

Summer Moments in Corby Photo Competition winner revealed

The festive season might be upon us here in Corby, but we’re here to remind you of sunnier days as we announce the Summer Moments in Corby Photo Competition winner! On a more Christmassy note, this time of year brings a host of exciting and joyous events to the area. We will be talking all […]

Where to watch football in Corby this September…

Read where to watch football in and around Corby… The football fans amongst us will definitely be relieved to see the return of the Premier League to our screens. Here at Oakley Vale, we have compiled a list of where you can make the most of the action in and around Corby: Harpers Brook – […]

GCSE Results Day: How to cope with the nerves…

As GCSE Results Day draws closer, as does the worry of what lies in your envelope. But fear not, here at Oakley Vale we will ensure that you are all reassured ahead of the big day. Instead of tormenting yourself on whether you have achieved your desired grades, read our advice and list of support […]

Share your summer moments with us!

This August, we’re inviting Oakley Vale residents, visitors, professional photographers or amateurs to share snaps of their summer moments in and around Corby with us for our Photo Competition. It’s the peak of summer when the town comes alive with lots of events (which we’ll be sharing in this month’s blog) and plenty of opportunities […]

Local resident donates oak tree saplings to Oakley Vale Primary School

Matt Vickers, a local resident who lives a couple of miles away in Danesholme was looking to home his oak tree seedlings and found the perfect place at Oakley Vale Primary School. In a heartwarming initiative to promote environmental awareness and a love of nature amongst young students, Matt took it upon himself to grow […]

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