If you’ve recently retired and need the inspiration to create your new routine, then take a look at what your local Oddfellows friendship group has to offer.

We’ve social events and activities, group holidays, volunteering opportunities and wellbeing support ready and waiting, as well as plenty of others getting the most out of their retirement. Try adding the Oddfellows to your day, and enjoy your new life on your terms.

Blue tick  Stay active and keep learning
Add our social events, meet-ups and activities into your schedule.

Blue tick  Feel supported
Have the backing of our care, welfare and wellbeing teams if you need it.

Blue tick  Travel to new places 
Holiday with other adventurous types.

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Thinking about becoming an Oddfellows member, but want to know more first? Join us at one of our online open days.

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As soon as we walked in we felt at home, there was no awkwardness, we just got on with it like we’d been there for years.

Barbara Spencer Nene and Welland Oddfellows member

Jonathan's story

Real life

Highflyer Jonathan who travelled the country with his work has praised his local Oddfellows group for keeping him challenged and supported in retirement. Read Jonathan's story.

Kevin and Teresa's story

Real life

A couple from Ipswich say the Oddfellows helped fill unexpected gaps in their retirement. Now busy members of their local Branch, Kevin and Teresa are keen to share how they're making the most out of their free time. Read their story.

Make retirement work for you

Read Clinical Psychologist Dr Jennifer Wild's expert advice on how to feel supported, confident and fulfilled in retirement.

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What are your retirement goals?

Retirement's the perfect time to do more of what you love. Stuck for ideas? Here's 25 retirement goal ideas to get you started.

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