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
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
The rain fell with an insistent rhythm, a symphony of droplets orchestrating a melancholic overture upon the windows of the time-traveling train. It was as if the heavens themselves wept for the era the passengers were hurtling toward – an era cloaked in the shadows of the Second World War. The train, a vessel of … More MNR, Train In The Rain
On Friday 30th June 2023, 21 members of the Oasis Horticulture and Gardening Society visited the wonderful East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden to celebrate an Oasis milestone . The many delights of East Ruston exemplifies the expression ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’. In writing this little review; it is impossible for me to … More A Postcard from East Ruston
When I wrote the invite for our Oasis visit to Wingfield I was hoping for a glorious sunny day to fully enjoy walking around various open gardens in the village, well, Saturday 3rd June did turn out to be a beautiful warm sunny day, such a contrast from the recent grey and cold weather. It … More Wingfield Gardens
It was full steam ahead for Oasis ladies on Sunday 7th May at Whitwell & Reepham railway. The venue proved to be popular with a good turnout including Amy, Lauren, Lilly, Amy & Sue, Serena, Katie, Alex, Jean, Dee, Beccie, Lorraine and myself Theresa. We all met in the café/bar at around 11:30am and drinks … More Whitwell & Reepham Railway
How do you find somewhere suitable for an Oasis visit in chilly February? Well, simply find somewhere that has three furnaces and a large oven running 24/7, that’s exactly what we found during our visit on Friday 10th February. Geri, Serena, Lilly, Rachel and me Theresa received a warm welcome when we met at the … More A Warm Oasis at Langham Glass
What a lovely place it turned out to be for an Oasis visit, Friday 28th October, Lilly, Lauren, Rachel and Susan, Jodie and Teo with Penny, Lorraine and myself Theresa met at 11:30am in the café for drinks and snacks. The food choice in the café was not great but did have quite a selection of arts … More The Enchanting Gooderstone Water Gardens
As predicted by the weather app on Serena’s phone, Saturday 30th turned out to be a perfect day to visit The Sainsbury Centre at the UEA in Norwich.On a bright Autumn day Serena, Rachel, Lauren, Dee, Amy and me met for a spot of culture, a leg stretch and a lot of chatting.Assembling before lunch, … More The Sainsbury Centre Visit (Some Bacon by no eggs).
Saturday 3rd September proved to be a perfect day for a white wedding, especially in the lovely little Church of St Gervase and St Protase, Little Plumstead.After 18 years of marriage, Clive and Jules renewed their wedding vows in a beautiful ceremony led by The Reverend Darleen Plattin. Whilst issuing their solemn vows, Jules and … More White Wedding
Friday August 26th, a pleasant late summer’s day, Oasis ladies and partners met at Felbrigg Hall and Gardens. A good turnout on the day included Serena & Venetia, Lauren, Beccie, Lilly & Leslie, Claire, Jules & Pam, Katie, Rachel & Susan, Georgina, Lorraine & myself Theresa and not forgetting our mascot Penny. The plan was … More Oasis Felbrigg Friday
Raveningham Gardens in South Norfolk was the choice for an Oasis social outing on Friday 29th July, none of us had been there before so didn’t know what to expect but it turned out to be a little gem of a place to visit. Rachel & Susan, Serena, Lilly, Timara, Joanna, Katie, Lorraine and myself … More Raveningham Hall Gardens
Blickling Estate proved to be a great venue for an Oasis day out. Friday 24th June was a lovely sunny summers day and a good Oasis turnout included Serena, Petra & Lorraine, Lilly, Clare, Jules & Pam, Katie, Beccie, Rachel, Lorraine and myself Theresa. We all met outside the Muddy Boots cafe at around 10:30 … More Blickling Hall Oasis Day
Friday 27th was a fine day in May, it was the day for an Oasis outing to Stody Lodge Gardens. The garden itself was not due to open until 1:00pm so as planned we met at around midday in the grassed area car park and prepared for a picnic. Joanna, Emma Jane, Lilly, Serena, Jules, … More A Fine Day in May – Stody Lodge Gardens
Saturday April 2nd a small group of Oasis ladies met at the Muckleburgh Military Collection near Weybourne North Norfolk. Claire, Jules, Pam, Lauren and myself Theresa first got together in the spacious café for a delicious coffee in the warm as it was a chilly day so a hot drink was very welcome before setting … More Operation Muckleburgh
