Oaklands

08/09/2026

F U N E R A L A B S E N C E

Rachel and I shall be away for a family funeral in Germany from the evening of Thursday 10th until lunchtime on Monday 14th. Cozy Homes will be coming in as usual each weekday to keep the shared areas clean, and to replenish the consumables in the lavatories and shower rooms. I trust everything will continue to run smoothly in our absence, but in case there is a problem that cannot wait until our return to be fixed, Jason Gaishauser is providing emergency cover during this period, and may be called upon at any time, day or night. He can be reached on +44 7504 200714.

22/07/2026

Mains water has now been restored. Apologies for any inconvenience, and thank you all for your patience. :)

22/07/2026

WATER

The water will be off at the mains for approximately an hour from 1.20 p.m. Please do not attempt to run taps at this time. Do not leave taps open.

07/07/2026

Emergency Lighting Certificate 2026-27.

22/06/2026

02/06/2026

IMPORTANT - CHANGING THE LOCKS

It has been many years since the Yale Security Suite of locks was first fitted at Oaklands. These locks are now rather old-fashioned, and no longer provide the best possible security for the building and your possessions (and mine). That being the case, every lock in the building – some two dozen or more – is being replaced on Friday 12th June, from 9.00 a.m. It follows that when you come home after work, you will be locked out. Please don’t panic! In most cases, it will simply be a matter of your ringing my doorbell. I will let you in, and hand over your new key, which, as before, will operate the locks to the front door and to your room, only. If you would like to return your old key to me for disposal, at that or any other time, you may do so. If you expect to be home late on the evening of 12th (say, after 8.00 p.m.), please let me know, so that we can make some alternative arrangement.

Kind regards,

Michael Hargreave Mawson
Proprietor

29/05/2026

Fire Extinguisher Installation and Servicing Certificate, 2026-27

14/05/2026

Portable Appliance Test Certificate, 2026-28

05/05/2026

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING

Please be advised that routine safety testing of portable electrical appliances will take place on Thursday, 7th May, and (if necessary) Friday, 8th May, starting at 10.30 a.m. on each day. Contractors will be issued with master keys, and will require access to all rooms, and to all items of portable electrical equipment supplied by Oaklands (e.g., lamps, kettles, toasters, cookers, washing machines, and so on). Please ensure that all such items are in plain sight on Thursday - not hidden away in cupboards!

Note that items of electrical equipment not belonging to Oaklands are not required to be tested.

Thank you for your assistance in this regard.

24/04/2026

HOLIDAY ABSENCE

Dear All,

I shall be away from the morning of Tuesday 28th April until the afternoon of Tuesday 5th May. Tash and Jackie will be coming in as usual three times a week to keep the shared areas clean. I trust everything will continue to run smoothly in my absence, but in case there is an issue that cannot wait until my return, my son, Gerald Hargreave Mawson, will be available. In case of emergencies, please call him on:

07874 736120

Kind regards,

Michael Hargreave Mawson
Proprietor