Lifestyle

Cycling is the fourth most popular sport in the UK. It’s easy to see why, as you can do it whatever your age or level of fitness. If you've not been on a bike since childhood, then maybe it's time to get back in the saddle!

Pension Credit rules are changing on 15 May 2019, which will affect couples who make a new claim where only one partner is over pension age. The impact is significant. We asked our Oddfellows Citizens Advice Line colleagues for their advice.

From spare rooms to driveways, reporter Kathryn Donachie takes a look at how to take your home’s superfluous square meters and turn it into money in the bank.

The ways in which bereavement, and other losses, affect us are very personal and members often tell us they have joined the Society to make new friends after losing a partner.

There’s a new sport sweeping the country – Walking Football. It’s exactly as the name suggests – you play football, but walking instead of running. Not only does it have considerable health benefits, but it’s great fun and a fantastic way of making new friends on and off the pitch.

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 a friend, relative or colleague's partner dies, it can be hard to know what to say or how to act. We’re often unsure if we should talk about it, or something else, if they want to see us, or if they want to spend time on their own. We may feel the need to ‘make things better’ or fear saying the wrong thing.

When you lose a loved one, it can seem like the world has come to an end. Whether their death was expected, or not, becoming 'one' after you’ve been a 'two' can be one of the hardest things you’ll have to do.