Spring has arrived, hurrah! Here on the rolling Oasis Estate our team of gardeners have been hard at work, mowing the extensive lawns and planting the beds for summer; it’s delightful, our very own homage to the Chelsea flower show. You should see it, the croquet lawn is perfect, the tennis court immaculate and the pool is at its usual 28 deg C. We look forward to opening up to the public very soon, naturally with a small discount available for Oasis members.
There is lots to get through in this spring addition of The Oasis Times; here goes ……
The 31st March marked Transgender Day Of Visibility and Oasis will be celebrating this important day during the afternoon of Thursday 4th April from 1:00 pm. We are hosting a pop-up in the Norwich at the John Lewis store supported by The LGBT+ Project.
If you are in town, please pop-in, say hello and offer your support. Oasis will be situated adjacent to the Benugo café situated on the first floor,
Sunday 14th April – Oasis visit to the Thursford Steam Engine Collection
Saturday 20th April John Lewis comes to Oasis, something difference and exciting. Watch this space for more details.
Saturday 27th April 12pm to 3pm Museum of Transology Day of Collecting – Part 2. The Forum, Millennium Library.
If you missed it first time around, the LGBT+ History Club offer a second opportunity to donate. Help build a permanent national collection of artefacts celebrating trans people by bringing an object to donate and be a part of history!
Saturday 11th May ll:00 am -1:00 pm As Pretty as a Picture: Share your photos! with Rachel Ridealgh. Second Floor, The Forum, Millennium Library.
Community Librarian Rachel noticed our LGBTQ+ Special Collection is short of photos depicting local histories, particularly Transgender pictures. Please feel free to bring a few photos however you have them, either an old photo negative, a slide, a print or just on your phone; Rachel will take a copy to add to the collection.
Friday 24th May 10:00 am onwards – Oasis will be part of the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Event in the Atrium of the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital. Please show your support.
Wed 29th May 7:30 pm Belated Confessions of a Gay Delinquent at The Fisher Theatre, Bungay.
Marking 47 openly gay years, Stephen Jeffery-Poulter presents a new one man show of personal reminiscences, hidden history and nostalgia. Stephen later researched the history of homosexuality in Britain for his 1991 book Peers, Queers & Commons and the subsequent TV documentary he produced for Channel 4 in 1998. Tickets are available by using the link above.
Saturday 1st June – Bungay Pride and Gorleston Pride …. it’s busy, busy, busy
Sunday 9th June – An LGBT+ History & Cultural Event at The Maltings, Ely – ‘Two of Us : In the Shadow of Clause 28’.
‘Two of Us’ (1987) is a compelling TV drama. made for the BBC’s schools. At the time caused controversy by depicting two young men falling in love. At the same time, the government was about to introduce Clause 28, which notoriously banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in sex education in schools. This is a free event, but please reserve tickets using this link.
Saturday 22nd June – Bury St Edmunds Pride & The First Light Festival in Lowestoft. How many places can you be at the same time?
Saturday 6th July 11:00 onwards – Oasis is a proud sponsor and participant at ‘Dereham Does Pride’. Serena is in charge, it’s going to be a wonderful joyful day!
Saturday 20th July ll:00 am “A Bill Called William”, Second Floor, The Forum Millennium Library
Join producer Stephen Poulter for a screening and talk of “A Bill Called William”, a review of Great Britain’s Sexual Offences Act of 1967 on the 30th anniversary of its passage. The Act decriminalized sexual behaviour between consenting adult males over 21. Stephen will give a short talk about the film and take questions.
Saturday 27th July – Norwich Pride. Oasis will be prominent at one of the highlights of the summer. Come a support us by looking after our stall and why not, join us on the march.
Saturday 3rd August – Oasis will be be part of Lowestoft Pride at the Crows Nest
Saturday 17th August – King’s Lynn Pride will be prominent at The Walks and on the march through the centre of Lynn.
Thursday 12th September – 4:00 pm onwards Oasis late afternoon visit to John Lewis in Norwich. Evolve and LGBT+ Project members will be invited. Details to follow very soon. Put this date in your diary for a ‘one off’ visit behind the scenes.
I was recently reminded by Robin (who features) of the 2018 film produced by Nicole O’Reilly for MAP dedicated to Barbara Ross, that shows young Transgender people from The Evolve Group. The film is a fascinating and moving insight into the lives of these young folk as they find their way in this complex world. You can view the film below or on the Vimeo site.
And finally ……. Many of you who have regularly attended King’s Lynn Pride will have met Viki who owned The Russet House Bed & Breakfast. She was always very kind and helpful to Oasis. Well Viki’s outlook has changed dramatically, as she has retired to Neos Marmaras in Greece! How fab! Viki would love to stay in touch with Oasis members, and offers us guided tours in a very rugged and beautiful part of coastal Greece. She is situated approximately 90 minutes from Thessaloniki airport and offers a meet and greet service available. Viki can be contacted on viki@rhlynn.co.uk; 07442 500610 or +30 304 9677242 Good luck in your new life Viki.
That’s it from us for now; we hope you will share a busy and exciting Spring and Summer with Casa Oasis, it’s going to be sun, sea, sand and sangria (alcohol free of course) all the way.
Big Love
Lilly
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