Schoolboys told they can wear skirts but not shorts due to gender neutral uniform policy. At a school not too far from Oasis, parents have hit out at new school uniform rules which mean that in hot weather boys can wear skirts – but not shorts. The changes in policy at Wymondham High Academy follow … More Gender Neutral Gone Mad??
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
At our June Oasis meeting we held a Platinum Jubilee Street Party. The Jubilee weekend was half way between our May and June meetings so we chose two weeks late on 18th June.Sixteen people attended, including a new lady called Georgina. She seemed to enjoy the evening and I very much hope we see her … More A Platinum Jubilee Street Party (2 weeks late!)
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
The theme for the May meeting was ‘A May Ball’ and the weather did not disappoint with the sun streaming through the windows illuminating the beautiful dresses. Twenty one guests enjoyed a meal prepared by Serena – a healthy salad followed by strawberries and cream. There wasn’t much left so it must have been ok! … More Review of May Ball
Set square, big hammer, chainsaw, vernier gauge, welding googles and long nails. Gosh, I’d was drawing up my list of tools needed for making my Easter bonnet for the Oasis Easter parade; now all I needed was a design. Perhaps I could download some plans from the Internet, now where’s my phone?And it came to … More Oasis Easter 2022
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
Dear Oasis ladies, partners, friends and allies, It wasn’t a big turnout for our March meeting but it was a very enjoyable evening. Sixteen people enjoyed a ladies food night and it was good to see Steph back after a gap of three years. Welcome back.The theme for the evening was ‘Red Nose Day’ and … More Review of March Oasis Meeting
Saturday 26th February turned out to be a glorious sunny day, ideal for our Oasis group visit to stroll through the snowdrops at Hindringham Hall gardens. The gardens were open as part of the National Garden Scheme snowdrop festival with funds raised going to the local church. At around 11:30 we all met at a … More Hindringham Hall Snowdrops
The Oasis world has changed forever. Oasis’ world changed forever with Vicky’s Last Supper and quiz. It was the end of an era, no more, would our resident chef (to the Stars) grace the kitchen and hall with her culinary delights! No more would she utter her famous line at the beginning of the quiz. … More February Oasis Blog
The bravery of Claire and Julie Parsons dealing with Mental Health Issues The trials and tribulations of agriculture can have a dramatic effect on our mental health and one Norfolk farmer knows the importance of self-care and being true to themselves. The Parsons family has seen their business decimated in recent years due to a … More Claire & Jules agricultural trials and tribulations
Happy New Year.Do you think it time to throw away the masks and test kits, as we move from plan B to plan A? Infections rates and hospitalisation falling rapidly, and deaths beginning to turn the corner. Time to book that foreign holiday now! I don’t think so, we may be past the peak but … More January Oasis Blog
Dear Oasis ladies, partners, friends and allies, My apologies for a rather belated report of the Oasis meeting held on the 15th January. I wasn’t sure how many people would attend as January is always an iffy month and many are still concerned about covid. However, 18 people attended and we had a tremendous buffet … More Review of January Oasis Meeting
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