DJ Oli's Blog and News

My DOFE Silver Award Journey

I wanted an adventure. I wanted to begin. I was so keen to start, I did not want to wait. So I started my Duke of Edinburgh’s Award before ...

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A Fantastic time at Eva 21st birthday party

  I had the incredible opportunity to DJ for my friend's birthday party, and let me tell you, it was an unforgettable night! The moment I st...

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Kendal Pride: Love, Community & Celebration

Yesterday turned out to be such an exhilarating day for me! I finally got to attend Kendal Pride, an event I had been eagerly looking forward to for q...

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Night to remember at castle Street Centre Easter special SEND

What an amazing evening we had at the Castle Street Centre Easter Special! The event was filled with music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of Easter fu...

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One Big Thank you Jon

ONne big thanks you in the lake district and we all surprised John who had the idea of starting the ski club give everyone a fantastic club in the lak...

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On Valentime Night, DJ Oli hosted an exceptional disco event,

On Valentine's Night, DJ Oli hosted an exceptional disco event, creating an enjoyable and vibrant atmosphere for everyone in attendance. I brought my ...

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I went to the Big Night Of musical 2026

This January, I went with my family to The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals 2026 at the AO Arena in Manchester. I really enjoyed t...

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New Year with Family

We went for what was meant to be a simple walk in the Lake District with my Irish family. Simple was very optimistic. From the first step, there...

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Sunbeam Christmas party

I had a fantastic day at Sunbeams, and I really enjoyed it. Sunbeams is a wonderful music charity in Cumbria that uses the power of music to supp...

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Thank You – Spooky Spooktacular Disco Was Just the Beginning

Wow — what a night!Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Spooky Spooktacular Disco, and to all the amazing people who helped make it hap...

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Sandgate School award night evening

It was lovely to have the opportunity to return to my old favourite school for awards night. Being back there brought back so many memories, and it wa...

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Communication Matters Awards Celebrations Evening 2025

I really enjoy Communication Matters' award night. This evening was full of surprises. Big congratulations to every winner here. The room wa...

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My Day at the Nethy Bridge Highland Games

Last Saturday was one of those days where plans take a sharp turn—and it turns out better than you expected. We’d heard about the Nethy B...

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The Great Glen Challenge: Storm from Across the Sea

  A family holiday challenge with an unexpected twist (and unexpected weather)  – The Big Idea It all start...

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Kendal Calling a weekend to Remember

  Last Friday, my dad and I were surprised with tickets to Kendal Calling—courtesy of Musiclinks  , a brilliant charity that connects...

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5 Years. One Chair. Endless Adventures. - My X8 got serviced

My Magic Mobility Extreme 8 off-road wheelchair just turned five – and what a ride it’s been. This thing has taken me through beaches, mu...

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My Roadie's 60th Birthday Party

On Saturday 26th July we had a party for my favourite Roadie, my Dad Pete. We had over 60 people dancing to DJ Oli, eating Pizzas and drinking. The ...

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Sandgate School Prom 2025 – The Best Night Ever

What. A. Night.   Sandgate School’s 2025 prom was everything it should be: emotional, joyful, full of heart, and packed with unforgettabl...

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Jo & Matt’s 50th A Weekend to Remember at the Square and Compass

Wow. What a weekend! I had the absolute honour of DJing Jo and Matt’s 50th birthday celebration at the Square and Compass pub in Darley Dal...

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OLLY MURS Cartmel

I had the best time watching Olly Murs at Cartmel Racecourse; the show was a fantastic experience. The evening was fabulous.

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A Night to Remember at Castle Street Community Centre!

  What a night at Castle Street Community Centre in Kendal!Our disco brought together 92 incredible people for an evening full of joy, laughter,...

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A Night to Remember at 4 Eden Disco – 24th May 2025

Saturday night at 4 Eden Disco was absolutely electric. On the 24th of May 2025, the venue was packed with partygoers ready for a big night&mdash...

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OLLY MURS

this is about going to see Olly Murs

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Rosie Conquers Bowfell: Sandgate Fell Walking Challenge Complete

fantastic adventure by Rosie you are mountain girl with SEND THIS is to show everything is possible if you go for it and don't make anything think you can't do it. this is one for Mark for a long time to come.

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Spring Skiing in La Plagne: 10 Days of Snow, Sit-Ski Adventures

At the end of March 2025, we packed up our big white van and hit the road for an alpine adventure—our 10th visit to La Plagne. The crew: Mum, Da...

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X8 on a northern Ireland Murlough Beach

It was a perfect afternoon for a family walk along Murlough Beach.With the tide out, the beach stretched wide and open – ideal for taking my off...

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Benrigg family weekend Christmas disco

it was fantastic dj for benrigg at the weekend for their Christmas party for a group of children and their families  Thanks for inviting me Bend...

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Staveley Judo Club

I had a great time DJing at their party awards celebrations and hosting various games, including musical chairs and Wrap the Mummy; it was a very ente...

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Dj Oli did Sunbeams fundraiser for Sunbeams Music Trust

We had a fantastic night, with over 70 people attending and raising over £500 for Sunbeams. Thank you to everyone for attending.

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Dj Oli in the torch light festival

I am lucky enough to have the best opportunity to join my school sandgate school last night.  it was a night I never forget.  thanks so mu...

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Communication Matters Conference 2024

Thank you, Communication Matters, for inviting me to DJ at their end-of-conference dinner at Leeds University. I had a great time, and it was fabulou...

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Hart Street Open Day

Hart Street It was an amazing opportunity to DJ in front of families who used Hart Street. Thank you so much, Westmorland and Furness Council, fo...

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Bendrigg Lodge Surprise Disco

Last week, I had the absolute joy of throwing a surprise disco at Family Week at Bendrigg – and what made it even better was finding out my good...

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Dj Oli went to Solfest

This Saturday, I headed to Solfest – and wow, what a day it was! The weather didn’t hold back, and neither did the mud. But thanks to my ...

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Anyone Can-Pioneer speed boat

I have a fantastic day out on lake Windermere with Anyone can I went out on a speed boat when the weather was very very bad. it was great fun and I ...

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DJ Oli visited W5

I went to w5 today it was fantastic day.  we went everywhere.  I really enjoyed seeing how things work.    please book your ti...

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DJ Oli got muck in the family farm

this morning I was out doing the job on our family farm.  We help out doing the sheep med because there got a worms in their body.  My Gra...

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Dj Oli Live from J-fest

It was an amazing opportunity to DJ for J-fest.  I have the best weekend ever with my friends Eva and Tiago.  thanks so much, j-fest for l...

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West Windermere Way

I went to Newby Bridge to do a new walk next to the  Haverthwaite Railway   I was confused about the train line next to the walk becau...

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Dj Oli new voice

Speak Uique I got a new voice thank you Will Harris and Christopher Moore and Ben Platt for helping me with the project.  Do you think I sound N...

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Odyssey film by Daisy Walton

this fabulous film is by my beautiful friend who trying to get into skiing as a job.  This fabulous film is about what you can enjoy in the outd...

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There's a man up my tree!

I woke up this morning at 7:50am, filled with excitement and got out of bed as fast as I could to see the man preparing to chop down parts of my eucal...

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Dj Oli dj-ing at The Accessible Festival

fun music festival

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DJ Oli got a grandfather clock

I had a surprise when my grandad visited; he brought a grandfather clock.  

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Sandgate School Leaver's Prom class of 2024

School prom here as last for my fab-u-loos school

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Unique Kidz & Co - 15 hour Move-a-thon

It was an incredible experience working with Kate and Sally at Sign Out Loud and supporting Jane and Sarah in their 15-hour Move-a-thon to raise funds...

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J Fest - Making festivals accessible.

At J-Fest, everybody matters, and inclusivity is at the heart of our festival’s ethos. We firmly believe that diversity enriches the human experience, and our mission is to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and celebrated. Find out more.

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Buttermere Bash 2024

I DJ'ed at the Buttermere Bash Charity Free Flyers Festival next to Buttermere. it was a fantastic weekend. The Bash raised an incredible £16,0...

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Toilet paper challenge -1 voice

Toilet paper challenge

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Cumbria Valentine's Day disco

A special dating disco has been held in Cumbria for people with learning disabilities to come together for Valentine's Day. It was fantastic dj for a...

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X8 on beach

Break in the weather, so I made the most of it. Dough nutting on the Minerstown beach Co Down in Northern Ireland. It's windy but very beautiful.

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DJ Oli live at Communication Matters

 I had the incredible opportunity to DJ at CM on the same stage where Lost Voice Guy, Rolling Stones, and many others have performed. It was a lo...

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The table that changed my gigs —made possible by Equal Adventure

The table that changed my gigs — built by legends, powered by luck, and made possible by Equal Adventure

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Alan Martin Award

I was really lucky about winning Alan Martin award. It very important award because i have met him at one voice. He was a dancer and he loves my jokes...

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This is me on my doorstep. (Kendal Mountain Film Festival)

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Dj Oli meet Gareth Malone

I was so lucky to meet Grarth Malone. at Sunbeam music Trust for children in need.  He came into our music session and he said, "I am looking fo...

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