Society

Oddfellows Brass is making a stop in Southport on Sunday 26 May to surprise and delight locals with a free public concert at Southport’s Theatre and Convention Centre.

According to our recent research, a quarter of people who have suffered a close personal bereavement have lost touch with friends, with many becoming socially isolated after their loss.

After months of fundraising, the Dover-based Cinque Ports Warden Branch of the Oddfellows has raised £1,045 for Parkinson’s UK.

The Reading District of the Oddfellows has raised £500 for Whitley’s Geoffrey Field Junior School, after hearing from the deputy headteacher, who sought help and support in building up the school’s library.

When Joy Warren’s husband of 50 years passed away, her confidence took a knock. Meeting new people and joining in again socially was a daunting prospect. Fortunately, just doors away were friendly neighbours Janet and Michael Porter who knocked on her door and invited her to join them at a local friendship group event.

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A £35,000 refurbishment and repurposing of local friendship society, Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows’ former administrative offices has resulted in the creation of a new social space for Chesterfield town centre, found at 126 Saltergate.

Pop 18 Oddfellow members in a room, add tea, cake and a camera and what do you get? We invite you to find out. Warning: Goose bumps likely!