You'll find teas, talks, lunches and walks, and much more on offer – all designed to bring people together and showcase the benefits of being part of a friendship group such as the Oddfellows.
While the term ‘frenergy’ is new, it’s a very familiar feeling. The energy friendship gives us is unmistakeable, and throughout 2024's Friendship Month celebrations, our branches up and down the country were dishing it out in abundance.
It’s no secret that friendship groups are great places to meet new people, but there are also some surprising and less obvious benefits to getting involved.
Read moreWe asked Dr Jennifer Wild for her expert take on why having the support of friends is essential to living well, and how best to find and nurture them.
Read moreTrying out a social group for the first time can be nerve-wracking, especially if you have fallen out of the practice of meeting and chatting to new people. Rest assured, there’s a team here to help.
Read moreYou can’t beat meeting up with mates. But according to our new study into the energy rush we get from spending time with friends – so called ‘frenergy’ (friendship energy) – you can get the same buzz elsewhere. Even, it seems, from strangers.
See how we're helping our members feel more supported and connected in their local communities. Watch our video.
More than nine million people of all ages say they are lonely either often or always, according to research by The Co-op and the British Red Cross.
We foster a culture of looking out for our neighbours, and do what we can to make sure people feel valued and included. The Oddfellows is here for everyone, of all ages and walks of life.
