We, like much of the nation, have been watching the news with dismay these last few nights. We were saddened to see the devastating effects of the flooding, not just in Wales, but in Cumbria too, and our thoughts go out to all of those involved. The Met Office have today (Thursday 10th December) issued…

So, have you started thinking about your Christmas dinner yet? Still too early? Or do you already have it planned to the last gravy-stirring second? And what’s it to be this year for Christmas dinner? A traditional turkey with all the trimmings? Or a goose? Or a partridge? Or a nut roast? Or do you…

So, when do you put up your Christmas tree? Is it already standing proud in the living room, looking pretty and packed with tinsel, lights and baubles and just waiting for Santa to stack his presents high around it? Or are you more of a Christmas Eve kind of tree-putter-upper? We know, we know, it’s…

So how’s the weather where you are? We can tell you that here in Snowdonia, it’s been a pretty wet, windy and chilly old month with gale after storm after rain after rain after rain and a bit more rain. Rain, did you say? Yes, that’s right, lots and lots of rain! And to top…

Today, we’re talking antiques… And no, we don’t mean the regulars that prop up the bar here at the Oakeley! We mean the genuine, collectible ancient pieces that get the nation’s hearts all of a flutter. If we believe the hype then it would seem that we’re a nation of antique lovers who love nothing more…

It’s no surprise to Welsh Rugby fans that our brilliant home team have made it to the Quarter Finals of the Rugby World Cup 2015. We’ve played some great games so far, thanks in no small part perhaps to the loyal fans who’ve travelled the country in support of their team…. it must be great…

Regular readers of the Oakeley blog will already know just how awe-inspired we are by the beautiful scenery that surrounds us here in Snowdonia…. And the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia is home to some of the most wonderful wildlife you’ll encounter in the UK. From coastal wildlife like sea birds, marine mammals like porpoise and…

Did you know that October is the month of The Big Draw 2015? This fascinating festival is now in it’s 16th year, and it has grown from a single day festival in 2000, to a whole month of planned events across the country in 2015. So just what is The Big Draw? Well, it’s the world’s biggest…

We heard the news today about a new survey that set out to discover the happiest places to live in the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that the areas of Fermanagh and Omagh in Northern Ireland tops the chart as the happiest place to be! The survey questioned participants on four…

Today on the blog we’re celebrating the birthday of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie was born on the 15th September 1890, so it would have been her 125th birthday next week. Agatha Christie Week (11th – 19th September) which is organised by the Torbay Cultural Partnership, gives…