Haaaaaapy Christmas!! Just joking….. we know it’s a little early. But, it’ll soon be here, in all it’s festive glory. Have you decided where to celebrate yet? Well, we can help you out; come and join us for some festive fun and frolics at the Oakeley Arms! Here’s a sneak preview of our brilliant Christmas…
01 . 11 . 2011
Cemetery Junction
Some “grave” goins-on at the Oakeley Ok, so Halloween has been and gone, but we’re staying with the Halloween theme for this blog post as we venture into the spooky cemetery in the Oakeley Arms garden. Yes, you read right – a cemetery at the Oakeley….. a dog cemetary, of course!! The little dog graves in the far corner of the…
10 . 10 . 2011
Back to your Roots!
It was reggae-a-g0-go at the Oakeley last weekend as we welcomed members of one of Britain’s best loved Reggae bands, Misty In Roots. The band, who have been playing together since 1975, were in the area to head up a new festival held at nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog. The DrumHouse Ffest filled the area with a sunny Carribbean vibe last weekend, all…
06 . 10 . 2011
Oakeley Dokeley
There’s a new regular at the Oakeley Bar! Are you a real beer lover? Do you go ape for a new real ale? Are you always on the hunt for a fab real ale in Wales? Then pop down to the Oakeley Arms to sample our very own new brew! Oakeley Dokeley is a fabulous new ale, made especially…
28 . 09 . 2011
Team Findlay
The Oakeley Arms were delighted to be part of one group’s charity challenge back in May this year. 5 members of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Investigation Team attempted the ‘Three Peaks’ Challenge to raise funds for the Daniel Findlay Appeal. The ‘Three Peaks’ is one of the toughest physical challenges for mountain hikers…
22 . 09 . 2011
The Sleeping Giant Wakes Up!
The Oakeley Arms Hotel has been reborn, redeveloped and totally transformed! This much loved local landmark was nicknamed the “Sleeping Giant” by its owners and patrons due to its rundown appearance, and because the rambling historic building seemed to have a stubborn mindset of its own! But finally, this beautiful hotel has finally been shaken…
21 . 09 . 2011
Welcome!
Hello Oakeley followers! Welcome to the Oakeley Arms blog – on our brand new site. Here you can find out all you need to know about the Oakeley Arms, including news, events, gossip and exciting developments! Don’t forget to follow us and check back regularly for updates. Oakeley Blog x