At the last Zoom meeting in July, Theresa wondered if anyone was interested in a day out at Pensthorpe, near Fakenham on Friday 31st July. There wasn’t much interest expressed, but I arranged to meet her, Lorraine, Jodie, Theresa’s daughter, and Vicky for a socially distanced get together lunch and walk around the park. It … More Oasis call to nature!
Lilly’s World of Sport I find another of my happy places by escaping into the World of Sport; no not Dickie Davis (one for you teenagers there), into Lilly’s World of Sport. Now I love sport, not everybody does. Please forgive me if I’m wrong, but I do perceive that it’s a subject that many … More Escape to the World of Sport
Call me a doom maker but I really do worry about the acceleration of the return of services after our prolonged lock-down and perhaps wish I lived in one of our devolved nations. This government doesn’t seem to give any relaxation of lock-down measures long enough to see if there is a spike in infection … More July Oasis blog
Hello, We are still desperately looking for participants, and would be extremely grateful for any help. My colleagues and I at the University of Kent are carrying out a project, which aims to enhance trans awareness in social work education and practice. In order to do so in a way that is the most relevant, we would like to hear from people of trans history about their experiences of … More We need your help please
When Abby Stein came out as trans, she sent shock waves through the ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community. A direct descendant of Hasidic Judaism’s founder, The Baal Shem Tov, Abby’s parents considered her their first-born son and a future rabbi – but she was adamant that she was a girl. My dad is a rabbi, and having … More Ultra-Orthodox and trans
Missed part 1 and part 2 of Geri’s working life click on the links. Here’s Geri final installment of how to live life to the full…..and all this before transitioning! MAGGIE, ME, DECORATIONS AND SCOTLAND Within the group of companies was one of the oldest contractors in London; founded in 1781, and I transferred to … More My working life – Part 3
Jessica Barlow, a master’s student at the University of Bath, is currently researching the effect of ambiguous loss on parents of gender diverse children. If you are a such a parent, please take time to read this post and take part in this research. Do you have a gender diverse child who is currently seeking … More Research Project
A month of highs and lows Well here we are again! Another month has passed as we slowly start to come out of lockdown and start to return to a new normal! I think I am almost up to date with my sell by dates on the beer stock and It’s good to hear that … More June Oasis Blog
Did you miss Part 1 of Geri’s working life. If so click here Geri continues the story of her working life……… CHARING CROSS UNDERGROUND AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS After “hobnobbing” with the stars, I became responsible for the redevelopment of Charing Cross Underground station booking hall, located under Trafalgar Square, and the Bakerloo line platforms all … More My working life – Part 2
Serena received an email from Paula Gilluley, the Police community Engagement Officer who came to our Oasis meeting some months ago. She has asked for our assistance and I include the text of her email here. “I hope this email finds you well. In my role of Engagement Officer I am assisting on a piece … More Norfolk Police reach out to you
Welcome to Lilly’s Little Library. In these difficult and often frightening times, I find reading offers me a place to hide and somewhere to escape. If you like reading, or would like to start but just don’t know where to begin, here are a few favourites of mine for you to try. Now my tyrant … More Escape to the library
Geri has kindly put together a history of her career in three parts which is fascinating to read. THE DAWNING OF A CAREER – OR NEARLY NOT! When I left 6th form, I had in my hand 2 GCE “A” Levels, both of mediocre grades due, largely, to my indolence. I wanted to become an … More My working life – Part 1
I wondered if our Oasis members would be interested in a presentation created by an American Trans lady called Kelly Denithorne. Kelly writes a blog called Unordinary Style, which you might be familiar with. I read this blog regularly, which details Kelly’s journey over the last 10 years. I enjoy her writing and it has … More Unordinary Style
Here is my current project. She’s a 52’ Bruce Roberts Spray, she is a sad story, involving famous people, drugs and altercations. She was abandoned after having all her windows smashed, hatches opened, resulting in her being half full of water, unloved for several years. Her last owner a famous actor gave it to his … More Hazel’s story – the things trans women do
Here is my story, Lilly’s tale, as told through the medium of my desert island disc selections. ‘DID’ can be heard on BBC Radio 4, nine o’clock each Friday morning, it’s a long running and always interesting show. I rarely stray too far from the radio or my Spotify account. Music is the sound track … More Lilly’s Story
