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
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 … More Oasis Newsletter – Springtime for Oasis
What is the collective noun for Samaritans? Well how about, The Samaritans. On Saturday 16th April we had the chance to find out, as we were joined by Michael and Claire from The Samaritans at the March Oasis meeting. Michael gave us an overview of this wonderful organisation, its history, its development and growth, and … More March Oasis – More Than Two Good Samaritans
To be honest it was more like squelching through the muddy puddles but nevertheless Somerleyton provided a delightful backdrop to a late February Oasis get together. Finding a dry day in the wettest February on record required the great skills of Mystic Theresa, and once again she came up trumps, the rain abated, the clouds … More Somerleyton Visit – Tiptoe Through The Snowdrops
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.
On Monday 18th December I was joined by Phyllis, Vicky, Jules, Claire and Pam for the last event of the Oasis calendar for 2023, the LGBT Carol Service at St John the Baptist Church in Norwich. The weather was favourable and yet again it was a full church. The LGBT service has been running for … More Last Oasis Event of 2023
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