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
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
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