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???
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.
Oasis is probably the longest running Trans Group in the country serving the LGBT community for well over 20 years. First in Barbara’s house on the first Friday and the third Saturday of each month, and now in a local church hall close to where she once lived. As 2023 draws to a close it’s time … More Barbara’s Legacy – Oasis
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
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
Our visit to Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail on Friday 27th October was an extra special day, not just because of the sculptures and art on display, not just because of the lovely cosy café with delicious coffee and food, not just because of a refreshing stroll in the woods and garden in the sunshine, not just … More An Extra Special Day at Bayfield Hall
🎃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
Was lovely to see so many Oasisters join us at Pensthorpe nature reserve Friday 25th August, turned out to be a fun and interesting day shared with fabulous people. The visit started at the café of course, time for teas, coffees and catch-up with some old friends and some new, including Billie, Rhian, Rachel, Andrea, … More A Perfect Day in Pensthorpe
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