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We all know that carrying extra weight can take its toll on your health and after years of trying different weight loss plans, Aberdeen retiree Kathleen finally found the answer she had been looking for – in the pages of an Oakhouse Foods brochure. Kathleen was looking for some help with mealtimes for her elderly father when she came across Oakhouse Foods. “Dad had tried other options but was bored with the food and wanted something a bit more exciting. I picked up an Oakhouse brochure one day and we really liked the look of the food so we gave them a try. “At around this time I had some bad news from my doctor, who told me I had to start losing weight for the benefit of my health. As Dad became a regular Oakhouse customer I realised that their mini meals could be worth trying as they are all smaller portions and lower in calories.  To be safe I showed everything to my GP who gave it the thumbs up, and since then I’ve been eating Oakhouse mini meals for tea almost every day.

The Oakhouse head office team have been doing their bit this December for those in need, with a collection of food items for the local food bank in Melksham, Wiltshire. Members of staff have been contributing items every day for a collection to be donated in time for Christmas. Melksham Foodbank was set up to help with poverty in our local area by providing a practical short term solution for a person or family between a need or a problem arising and Social Services organising benefits. A food parcel with food basics is provided for 3 days, this allows the person in need to concentrate on resolving their problem without having to think about food.

The Oakhouse Extra Mile Award Winner During the month of September we asked you to nominate your local driver if they had gone above and beyond for the Oakhouse Foods Extra Mile Award - we are very pleased to announce that the winner was Tracy Mann from our Reading branch! We had an overwhelming response with over

  We are delighted and proud to share our latest autumn winter brochure, with 27 great new dishes on the menu. This season we have some fantastic comforting dishes for when the evenings start drawing in. We have all your favourites and have added a fantastic range of pies perfect for sharing as well as an exciting range of desserts

The Oakhouse - Extra Mile Award During the month of September on the back of your delivery notes we are asking you to nominate one of our lovely drivers for the 'Extra Mile Award'! There is a small slip on the back of the delivery note to send back to Head Office as well as an online en

Our drivers across the country work hard to make sure our customers are well looked after, often going above and beyond the call of duty. We spoke to one of our Wrexham drivers to find out more about the day to day life of an Oakhouse driver. Colin has worked at Oakhouse for over 2 years and delivers to Chester, Anglesey, Stoke, Oswestry and surrounding areas. What do you enjoy most about your job? I like being out and about, meeting all different types of people. I have done driving jobs before but at Oakhouse we take time to get to know our customers and have a chat.  It’s funny that my customers in Anglesey tell me I sound English and in Stoke they say I sound Welsh!

It’s Carers Week, and we’re sharing our top tips for making sure you and the person you care for enjoy a balanced diet. Being a carer for a loved one comes with a whole host of challenges – particularly when it comes to mealtimes. Whether because of illness, disability or becoming less active, many people can find it difficult to eat or find that their dietary needs or appetite have changed. Here a few ways to make mealtimes easier, and help the person you care for get the nutrients they need:

The new Oakhouse Foods home meals range for the winter season is out now, and includes a brand new breakfast range aimed at encouraging those living alone to start their day with a substantial meal. Research has shown that eating a good breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel for the day, and can have long term health benefits too. Featuring 2 new hot porridges and a choice of cooked breakfasts, the Oakhouse selection offers an interesting variety of dishes for customers to choose from.

We’re getting ready to join over 300 exhibitors who’ll be showcasing the latest products and services to support independent living. Why not come along to the NEC in Birmingham from 28-30 April to find out more about how our home delivered meals could help you? Being able to easily cook and enjoy wholesome meals is such an important part of living well in your own home. With the UK’s largest range of frozen home delivered ready meals – and a friendly, reliable delivery service – we can really help people to live independently for longer.

Congratulations to Jenny Mallinson and Andy Wedge, the lucky winners of £150 each to spend on our summer range! If you didn't win this time, don't forget to follow us on Facebook for more Oakhouse competitions a