Lifestyle

Retirement's the perfect time to do more of what you love. Stuck for ideas? Here's 25 #RetirementGoals to get you started! How many can you tick off this year?

During the festive season, families and friends often spend more time together than usual. For some it can magnify tensions created by significant life events such as ill health, family rifts or bereavement.

Having friends is undoubtedly good for you. But how do you go around finding friends who are just like you, or who like doing the same things? We go back to basics.

“I love heading into an event on my own to mingle,” said no one ever! Accomplished social butterflies are a rare species. No matter how confident you are, walking into a room full of strangers is daunting, and starting a conversation with someone new – even more so. Please, don’t fret.

Who says festivals are just for teenagers? If you fancy a fun weekend enjoying some music and new experiences, here's our line up of great festivals fit for all generations!

Withdrawing socially is normal after losing a partner. But when the time feels right to join in again, here at the Oddfellows we can help make those daunting first steps a little easier to take.

When Tony's wife of 17 years, Rosemary, passed away in 2016, he felt completely lost. She wasn’t just his wife, but a very close soulmate. They had travelled the world together and created many happy memories. He was tired of feeling alone and reached out to his local Oddfellows friendship group for support.

Many of us enjoy a glass of wine with our meal or a beer in front of the television, but this casual drinking can add up. You may find that, without realising, you are consuming more alcohol than is good for you.