On Sunday 28th November a group of us girls planned to meet at Horning, Norfolk for what was hopefully going to be a pleasant day out with a boat trip. Storm Arwen threatened to ruin the day but off we travelled anyway, greeted with sleet coming down for most of my journey to the boat.We … More Calm After The Storm by Theresa
Dear Oasis ladies, partners, friends and allies, I want to give you advance warning of what will happen at our November Oasis meeting on 20th. But first – The Rocky Horror Show. For me, it was a tick on my bucket list. As a student in London in the 1970s, I walked along the King’s … More Serena’s November Post
TRANS AND DEMENTIA Some of you will know that I have become involved with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in an advisory capacity with particular reference to ensuring trans people get the best possible care in the health system. I need your help with regard to the dementia panel. If transgender people develop dementia, … More Serena’s October Post
On Friday 24th, Katie, Beccie, Claire Jules & Pam, Donna, Lorraine and myself Theresa met at 11:30 in the cafe located in the hall itself. I knew the hall roof was being refurbished but have to say I was shocked to see actually how much scaffold was in place covering almost the entire structure, more … More Oxburgh Hall September Outing
Well it’s that time already! September has come and is almost gone. What have you been upto this month? I’ve been to two productions at Norwich Theatre Royal, which I haven’t stepped into for nearly 24 months. I went with my good friend Vicky to see “Grayson Perry” and “Six the musical”. Did I feel … More September Oasis Blog
Saturday 28th August was the date chosen for an Oasis gathering at Bressingham Steam & Gardens. Beccie, Lauren, Timiya, Jules & Pam, Lorraine and myself Theresa met at 11:30 at the café adjacent to the carousel ride. Wasn’t quite the quiet cuppa and lunch that I expected, Saturday it seems was the family and screaming … More Bressingham Gardens Review
How the months fly by. I was only remaking yesterday as I sat down for dinner around 8pm that the nights were drawing in and it was almost dark. There was always a greater turn out at Oasis in the winter months compared to the summer ones, as in the winter it was easier to … More August Oasis Blog
Saturday 7th August was a day for Oasis ladies, partners, friends and allies to step back in time and join the Mid-Norfolk Railway “Railway at War” event.The weather forecast was not great but with tickets purchased in advance, everyone who signed up to go arrived at Dereham station at around the 9:30am agreed meeting time.Having … More Railway at War Oasis outing
Friday July 23rd several of us ladies met at what turned out to be a lovely venue, Hoveton Hall Gardens. Beccie, Lauren, Joanna, Katie, Lorraine and myself Theresa thoroughly enjoyed our day.We all first met at a conveniently located cafe just before the garden entrance, lots of outdoor seating and plenty indoor space if required, … More Another month, another Oasis garden visit
As I put pen to paper for the July blog, I look forward with a degree of intrepidation as Monday 19th passes and we remove social distancing and mask wearing. I thought long and hard about visiting my local night club at midnight to be one of the first to strut my stuff in my … More July Oasis Blog
Sunday 27th June a group of us ladies met at the wonderful East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens, this is a venue a few of us visited last year but was so enjoyable it was certainly worthy of another group outing.The date of the visit had to be adjusted due to a poor weather forecast, A … More Oasis – A Day in the Garden
Welcome again to old and new members of Oasis. As we head towards the end of another month its time to write down some more thoughts and memories. I cannot believe that we are already half way through 2021. I’m afraid its all downhill from now on with the nights getting longer. It’s been a … More June Oasis Blog
Saturday 22 May, Stody Lodge opened their gardens to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as friends and family. A variety of refreshments including a large selection of rainbow themed cakes were available with all proceeds going to support Norwich Pride and King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Pride. On the day unfortunately the weather seemed to dominate … More Stody Lodge Gardens Rainbow Day 2021
Well the time has arrived once more for me to put pen to paper and write the monthly blog. Whilst April was reported as being one of the coldest months, May has got to be the wettest! How lucky we were to visit Thrigby nature Park at the end of April and enjoy wall to … More May Oasis Blog
Since April 12th Covid lockdown restrictions have eased allowing us to meet other people outside for the first time this year, to take full advantage of the new freedoms it was agreed to hold an Oasis day out at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens on Friday 23rd April. The invite was open to all Oasis ladies, … More Oasis Escape from Lockdown
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