For those of us of a certain age, the Pavlovian response is Rubbish! On Saturday 17th February 2024 our Oasis meeting was skilfully led through the labyrinth of rubbish by the wonderful Sarah Clarke, the charismatic Information & Education Manager of FCC Environment. In a presentation that combined humour, facts and stuffed toys (recycled of course), … More February Oasis – What do you think of it so far???
Where are you going, Pooh? I’m going on an Oasis hunt, to capture a Rev Adrian.On a windy January evening, we find Pooh far from the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh, with his stout and honey loving demeanour, ambled along the darkened road, wisely ignoring the road closed signs, his red balloon bouncing gently behind him, … More January Oasis – Adrian and Us Two
The Oasis Times wishes all of our dedicated readers a Happy New Year. Now, we know we are little late with our good wishes, but most of editorial team have only just emerged from their beds …I can’t tell if they have been hibernating or simply recovering from the rather debauched NY Eve party held … More Oasis Newsletter – Queerfest and a bit more.
In the whirlwind of Oasis’s bustling year, Oasis closed with a week that sparkled with festive fervour. Picture this: on the enchanting Tuesday of December 12th, a merry band of twenty-five members descended upon The Old Feathers, transforming it into a haven of holiday joy for the Oasis Christmas Meal. But the festivities didn’t stop … More December Oasis – Fun, Food and Frolics
In the enchanted land of Oasis, how do you turn raw ingredients into a delicious meal in our tiny kitchen? How do you turn a stroke of the pen into beautiful script and works of art? How do you manage when things go wrong? You simply wave your wand to apply a little touch of … More November Oasis – We Can Do Magic!
Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush, it’s time for our Autumn Newsletter. Please don’t tell anyone, but our Oasis news hounds have been working hard to find items of interest. Just for you….. Monday 20th November 2023. Commemorate Transgender Day Of Remembrance with Oasis. We will be holding a coffee morning in … More Autumn Newsletter
🎃Let me introduce myself; my name is Peter, Peter Pumpkin’ead. Once upon a time, a nice farmer in deepest Norfolk, carefully sowed the seeds of my existence on a radiant spring morning, once the frosts had passed. 🎃My lovely farmer nurtured me as I grew big, fat, round and orange, as throughout the ever-changing English … More October Oasis – Peter Pumpkin’ead
Clang, clang, clang went the trolleyDing, ding, ding went the bellZing, zing, zing went my heartstringsFrom the moment I saw it I fell Can you fall in love with an inanimate object?When the ‘it’ in question is a bus, or trolleybus, or even a classic car at the East Anglia Transport Museum, beware, it will … More October Visit – Ticket To Ride
We all went down to Walthamstow, on the Essex/London borderline …. Saturday, September 16th, 2023, saw Oasis heading down ‘The Stow’ for an evening of dog racing, burgers stacked with onions, winning a bit of dosh for some pink bubbly, and then dancing the night away at Mr. Chan’s nightclub in inappropriate heels. Where else … More September Oasis – A Night At The Races
The summer of 2023 saw Oasis embarking on our most ambitious season of Pride events ever. While the roots of Pride lie in protest, Pride is also a vibrant celebration of love, joy, acceptance and equality. Pride allows Oasis to reach out to those waiting to find us, offering the opportunity to network, mark our … More 2023 Love And Prides
The rain fell with an insistent rhythm, a symphony of droplets orchestrating a melancholic overture upon the windows of the time-traveling train. It was as if the heavens themselves wept for the era the passengers were hurtling toward – an era cloaked in the shadows of the Second World War. The train, a vessel of … More MNR, Train In The Rain
There is no summer break here at the Oasis Head Office, and our dedicated team of reporters, undercover agents, snoops, whistle-blowers and general busy-bodies have been hard at work to bring items of interest to your attention. Firstly some dates for your diaries …… Saturday 12th August – Trans man Harry Nicholas, author of the … More Summer Newsletter
Good friends, good food, good times. What more could anybody want from life? Good Friends. Saturday, June 15th, 2023 proved to be a rather blustery day. However, the weather didn’t deter The Oasis Ensemble from making their way to Oasis HQ. Geri encountered a few challenges on her journey due to a fallen power line. … More July Oasis – Good Times
On Friday 30th June 2023, 21 members of the Oasis Horticulture and Gardening Society visited the wonderful East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden to celebrate an Oasis milestone . The many delights of East Ruston exemplifies the expression ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’. In writing this little review; it is impossible for me to … More A Postcard from East Ruston
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