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
During the evening of Saturday 17th August 2024 Oasis was lost for words, instead mime led the way. Now I will attempt to describe the meeting using the medium of mime …. let me see …. 625 words, first word …………. The? Yes that’s right, second word ……………. Basis? Basis! What? No! ……. this just … More August Oasis – 😀Exceeding Expectations😛
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
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
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
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
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
In the whirlwind of Oasis’s bustling year, Oasis closed with a week that sparkled with festive fervour. Picture this: on the enchanting Tuesday of December 12th, a merry band of twenty-five members descended upon The Old Feathers, transforming it into a haven of holiday joy for the Oasis Christmas Meal. But the festivities didn’t stop … More December Oasis – Fun, Food and Frolics
In the enchanted land of Oasis, how do you turn raw ingredients into a delicious meal in our tiny kitchen? How do you turn a stroke of the pen into beautiful script and works of art? How do you manage when things go wrong? You simply wave your wand to apply a little touch of … More November Oasis – We Can Do Magic!
Good friends, good food, good times. What more could anybody want from life? Good Friends. Saturday, June 15th, 2023 proved to be a rather blustery day. However, the weather didn’t deter The Oasis Ensemble from making their way to Oasis HQ. Geri encountered a few challenges on her journey due to a fallen power line. … More July Oasis – Good Times
Saturday 17th June was a perfect day for we Oasiseteers. A day that provided a delightful summer’s Goldilocks evening, not too hot and not too cold; a packed day that commenced at Trans Pride and ended with a fascinating and convivial meeting. The evening’s centrepiece was a talk by Marc, who took us on a … More June Oasis – A Perfect Day!
On a pleasant May Saturday evening, twenty-five intrepid souls boarded The Good Ship Oasis and successfully navigated The Fashion Triangle. Working with our partners, The Community Wardrobe represented by Jasper and K, and Emmaus, represented by Charlton and Alex, we spend a convivial time cleansing our wardrobes and rummaging for something new to fill the … More May Oasis – Handbags and Gladrags
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