STORE MANAGER

Yvette has been part of Oakley Village Store since day one and loves getting to know everyone who comes through the door – whether you're a regular, or just bringing your dog along for the visit!

Meeting new people is one of her favourite parts of the job, and she especially enjoys working alongside the store’s amazing team of volunteers. She also loves helping customers discover things they enjoy, and takes real pride in supporting small, local businesses.

Yvette previously worked in hospitality, marketing, and HR. And if you’re wondering what her top pick is? It has to be the cinnamon buns – hands down!

SUPERVISOR & VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

Stevie is one of Oakley Village Community Store’s Supervisors and also the Volunteer Coordinator, so many people who work with us know her well. Born and bred in Oakley, she has lived in the village all her life until about four years ago and even attended Oakley Primary School.

Stevie loves meeting new people and feels the store is a happy, welcoming place with a real family feel. When she’s not busy helping keep things running smoothly, managing the rota and supporting the volunteer team, you might find her cheering on Wycombe Wanderers Football Club.Her favourite treat from the café? The triple chocolate brownies — a truly yummy pick!

SUPERVISOR

Susie is one of our Supervisors at Oakley Village Store and brings a great mix of experience and warmth to the team.

Born in Africa, she lived there for 50 years and even ran her own safari business in Zimbabwe before moving to Oakley six years ago.

She’s worked locally as a carer, cook, and housekeeper and really enjoys spending time with both our volunteers and customers.

If you ask Susie about her favourite café treat, she’ll probably pick one of our chocolate-covered flapjacks or a chelsea bun – both equally delicious!

SUPERVISOR & COMMITTEE MEMBER

Jackie has proudly called Oakley village home for the past 12 years, having previously lived in the heart of Oxford.

With a background in business management and HR, Jackie brings valuable experience, enthusiasm and a strong community spirit to the team. She is passionate about supporting the Oakley community and helping the OVS committee team and volunteers continue to develop the shop for everyone.

When it comes to favourite treats from the store, Jackie can never resist a gooey, sticky Apricot Danish Pastry — her top pick every time!

SUPERVISOR & COMMITTEE MEMBER

Trevor is a volunteer, makes regular trips to the cash and carry and helps with the accounts. He has lived with his family in Oakley since 1991 and following the sale of his family business which he had built up for over 40 years felt the need to keep his brain active. He was therefore happy to help at the shop and really enjoys meeting old friends and new people from the village. Trevor loves travelling and regularly attends the gym, from time to time he can also be seen struggling around Princes Risborough golf course. Passionate about coffee making he has been on several courses and is trying hard to master his artwork skills. He welcomes any feedback! Trevor's favourite treat is our delicious Pain aux Raisins.

SUPERVISOR

Janet is also a volunteer and has lived in Oakley for the past 33 years and in that time has been involved as a committee member with many of the village clubs and organisations, including Oakley Afternoon Club and the Oakley Informer plus a Trustee of the charity Oakley Relief in Need. She worked most of her life in a managerial role in a retail environment but since retiring follows her hobbies of sewing and crocheting, plus corresponding with eleven pen friends around the world. She loves being involved with the community shop and is always surprised how many customers she knows or recognises who come into the shop.  Her favourite treat is the cinnamon buns.