It’s a great pity that there isn’t a larger cohort from Oasis as there has been for many years before Covid. Afterwards we met old friends and acquaintances notably Shirl Marshall and Roger Rayner, great friends of the late Barbara Ross. As we head towards 2025 it only leaves me as the webmistress to thank … More LGBT+ Carol Service
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
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…
As the saying goes “you learn something new every day”, well we certainly did during our visit to Neatishead Radar museum Friday 1st November. Meeting in the reception we received a warm welcome and brief overview of the facility before Jaqui, Serena, Petra, Lilly, Rachel, and myself Theresa made our way to the Crumbs café … More Neatishead Radar Museum
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
Friday 27th September we had another fabulous Oasis day out in the grounds of North Norfolk’s Bayfield Hall. I have to say this visit nearly didn’t happen, I had my eye on the weather forecast and every time I looked it seemed to be getting worse, amber rain warnings, wind gusting to 50+ mph, anyway … More Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail
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
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
Thursford Steam Engine Museum was a perfect venue for Oasis ladies to share a sunny day in April. Sunday 14th, Serena, Geri, Petra, Amy & Sue, Lilly, Lauren, Andrea and myself met in the Barn Café for refreshments and chat, was a lovely brightly decorated café with nice friendly staff. After an hour or so in … More Thursford Steam Engine Museum
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