Dear Oasis Members, as we reach the end of another year, we are delighted to announce our programme for 2025. We had an amazing Oasis year, and for those who have voyaged with us on the good ship Oasis, we sincerely hope you have enjoyed it too. Have a wonderful Christmas, and we look forward … More 2025 Oasis Programme
“All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey; I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day; I’d be safe and warm if I was at Oasis”. Whilst it is full of melancholy, The Mamas and The Papas California Dreamin’ is a favourite winter song of mine. What’s yours? Send a request to … More Oasis Newsletter – Autumn / Winter 2024
Girl Fawkes, I’m Girl Fawkes, I’m Girl Fawkes, I’m Girl Fawkes, I’m Girl Fawkes …. on Saturday 16th at our November Oasis an army of Girl Fawkes’ lit up the night with fiery rebellion! But then — cue a sudden cut to another scene— there they were, V for Vendette, lurking in the shadows. A … More November Oasis – I’m Girl Fawkes, I’m Girl Fawkes, I’m…
On Saturday 19th October 2024 Oasis celebrated those amazing things …… people. People as we know, come in all sorts of wonderful colours, shapes and sizes, and can be complex beasties. Naturally we looked at the world with a pink, blue and white hue as we explored the intersection of Transgender folk and neurodiversity with … More October Oasis – Full of Wonderful Colours
On Saturday 21st September 2024 Oasis alighted in bright lights of Oas Vegas. It was so exciting, what can I tell you? Not much, as we all know, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! Let me lift the veil of secrecy a just a tiny bit …….. As we entered the casino we were … More September Oasis – Fabulous Oas Vegas
Hi Everybody, it’s time to update your diary as we head toward Christmas (yes I’ve said it, Christmas!!). Pens ready, diaries ready? Here goes; we’re going to be busy and don’t forget to look out for the invitations in your inbox, you don’t want to miss out. ***Please note that there has been a change … More Dear Diary
In Summer 2024, Oasis took our Pride season to new heights, launching our most ambitious celebration yet. As Pride events have blossomed across East Anglia, we’ve embraced the chance to participate in a growing number of local, smaller gatherings, while still shining brightly at the grand event that is Norwich Pride. This year, our presence … More La Tour de Pride 2024
During the evening of Saturday 17th August 2024 Oasis was lost for words, instead mime led the way. Now I will attempt to describe the meeting using the medium of mime …. let me see …. 625 words, first word …………. The? Yes that’s right, second word ……………. Basis? Basis! What? No! ……. this just … More August Oasis – 😀Exceeding Expectations😛
On a warm summers day, Sunday 4th August 2024 witnessed an impressive sleuth of Oasisers make our now annual step back in time. The Mid Norfolk Railway’s 40’s Weekend provides a delightful plunge into the past, with a vivid and immersive experience of the 1940s. Set against the charming backdrop of this wonderful heritage railway; … More August Outing – A step back in time.
At last summer finally appears to be with us, and on Saturday 20th July 2024, Oasis celebrated with The Norfolk WI on a warm barmy evening. Our wonderful guests Kim and Lynn from The Norfolk WI told us the story of the group and its hopes and fears for the future. The WI was created … More July Oasis – Jam, Jerusalem and a sausage roll or two
The sound of willow on leather, cream on strawberries and raindrops on umbrellas, at last the British summer has finally arrived. When there was a break in the cloud the other day, I found the Oasis production team sunning themselves on Southwold beach, apparently holding an offsite team building meeting. They could have fooled me, … More Oasis Newsletter – Summertime Special
Saturday 15th June finally felt like summer was just around the corner, as we enjoyed a long Oasis evening together without putting the heating on! Not bad as we approached the longest day. We all have our stories to tell, but nobody tells her story quite like Serena! On Saturday, Serena told us the tale … More June Oasis – Serena remembers Barbara Ross and where she put her photograph.
She came, she saw, she discoed! On Saturday 18th May 2024, Jane turned Oasis into Norfolk’s very own Studio 54, once again proving that there ain’t no party, like an Oasis party. This month’s Oasis positively throbbed at 130 bpm to the sound of the disco beat, Jane resplendent in gold shorts, a sparkly purple … More May Oasis – Boogie Wonderland
Welcome to the 🌈Pride Edition🌈 of The Oasis Times. I must say, it’s been heads down here at HQ as we prepared to open our brand new Oasis themed park, Oasis World. With the doors now wide open we have been flooded with visitors, we know the park is going to be a great success … More Oasis Newsletter – Prides and Stuff Edition
After a week when safe spaces for our little old community have been in the news, it was lovely to return to the monthly sanctuary of our very own special Oasis. On Saturday 20th April, we Oasisers were joined by a beautiful team from the Norwich branch of John Lewis. Led by Jack, we also … More April Oasis – A Capsule For All Time
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