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.
Read articleThere’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.
Read articleWithdrawing 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.
Read articleWhen 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.
Read articleWhatever your circumstances, the grief of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and all consuming. Each situation, and each person’s reaction, will differ. Just because you don’t grieve in the same way, or in the same timeframe as other people you know, doesn’t mean the way you grieve isn’t right.
Read articleUntil 31 March 2021, you won't have to pay any stamp duty* on a main residence up to £500,000 in England and Northern Ireland. In Scotland and Wales, the threshold's increased to £250,000. If the news has nudged you to sell up and move home, then here's eight tips to help you on your way.
Read articleThere’s a growing movement to make your garden much more than just a pretty space. Instead, the push is to turn it into an area that gives something back, to the local community or to the earth. It doesn’t matter how big your garden is or how much time you have to spare. Oddfellows reporter, Kathryn Donachie, has five ‘blooming great’ ideas to get you started.
Read articleMany 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.
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