Who would of thought that when we travelled home from Norwich Pride in 2019, it would be three years before we returned? It’s been quite a journey that we’ve been through; we’ve faced really difficult and testing times. So fingers crossed the craziness of lock down is behind us; certainly just for now, normality is … More Wonderful Norwich Pride 2022
OK, so it wasn’t St Tropez! Rachel did her best by mooring her superyacht, but it was only 940mm long. It did, however, in full sail, form a magnificent centre-piece for the table. Sixteen lovely ladies attended the beach party, suitably attired in glamorous beachwear. A beach miraculously appeared in ST George’s Hall, complete with … More Stoke Holy Cross-On-Sea
At our June Oasis meeting we held a Platinum Jubilee Street Party. The Jubilee weekend was half way between our May and June meetings so we chose two weeks late on 18th June.Sixteen people attended, including a new lady called Georgina. She seemed to enjoy the evening and I very much hope we see her … More A Platinum Jubilee Street Party (2 weeks late!)
The theme for the May meeting was ‘A May Ball’ and the weather did not disappoint with the sun streaming through the windows illuminating the beautiful dresses. Twenty one guests enjoyed a meal prepared by Serena – a healthy salad followed by strawberries and cream. There wasn’t much left so it must have been ok! … More Review of May Ball
Set square, big hammer, chainsaw, vernier gauge, welding googles and long nails. Gosh, I’d was drawing up my list of tools needed for making my Easter bonnet for the Oasis Easter parade; now all I needed was a design. Perhaps I could download some plans from the Internet, now where’s my phone?And it came to … More Oasis Easter 2022
Dear Oasis ladies, partners, friends and allies, It wasn’t a big turnout for our March meeting but it was a very enjoyable evening. Sixteen people enjoyed a ladies food night and it was good to see Steph back after a gap of three years. Welcome back.The theme for the evening was ‘Red Nose Day’ and … More Review of March Oasis Meeting
The Oasis world has changed forever. Oasis’ world changed forever with Vicky’s Last Supper and quiz. It was the end of an era, no more, would our resident chef (to the Stars) grace the kitchen and hall with her culinary delights! No more would she utter her famous line at the beginning of the quiz. … More February Oasis Blog
28 ladies braved the weather and road conditions to attend the February Oasis Groups meeting, my self included. For the last umpteen years the group has been lucky enough and privileged to have the culinary services of Vicky, not only a long standing member but also a renowned chef. But after so many years Vicky … More Review of Vicky’s Last Supper
The bravery of Claire and Julie Parsons dealing with Mental Health Issues The trials and tribulations of agriculture can have a dramatic effect on our mental health and one Norfolk farmer knows the importance of self-care and being true to themselves. The Parsons family has seen their business decimated in recent years due to a … More Claire & Jules agricultural trials and tribulations
Happy New Year.Do you think it time to throw away the masks and test kits, as we move from plan B to plan A? Infections rates and hospitalisation falling rapidly, and deaths beginning to turn the corner. Time to book that foreign holiday now! I don’t think so, we may be past the peak but … More January Oasis Blog
Dear Oasis ladies, partners, friends and allies, My apologies for a rather belated report of the Oasis meeting held on the 15th January. I wasn’t sure how many people would attend as January is always an iffy month and many are still concerned about covid. However, 18 people attended and we had a tremendous buffet … More Review of January Oasis Meeting
Well here we are at the end of another year and looking forward to a better next. Everything was going so well until omicron surfaced and infection rated went exponential. I remarked on infection rates over a year ago, as being in their hundred, but now we are seeing them in their thousands. I always … More December Oasis Blog
Trailblazing trans model April Ashley, one of the first people in the UK to have gender affirmation surgery, has died aged 86. One of the first Britons to undergo gender reassignment surgery, she was made an MBE in 2012 for her work campaigning for the transgender community. Born to a working-class family in Liverpool in … More Model, actress and trans trailblazer dies
Oasis wants to take this opportunity to thank all our ladies, partners, friends and allies for their continued support in what has been a very difficult year. I also want to reach out to all the people Serena and I have been in communication with Oasis in the past year. For their courage in contacting … More Christmas Greeting and Thanks from Oasis
For once my BBC weather app was correct. So, glammed up to my false eyelashes, I stepped out of my front door into 50mph winds and lashing rain! The drive along the A47 was horrendous but I arrived safely at the Marsh Harrier. As soon as I walked in the door, the welcome and warmth … More Oasis Christmas Meal 2021
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