Society

A £1,800 donation from North Gloucestershire Oddfellows has made it possible for Dora Matthews House, a Extra Care service based in Coleford, within the Forest of Dean, to install a 24-hour publicly accessible defibrillator on its grounds.

In 2022, Oddfellows branches and their members raised over £180,000 to support causes close to their hearts, a figure up on 2021’s already significant total of over £160,000.

While most people’s thoughts turn to romance this Valentine’s Day, the Oddfellows is inviting people to fix up a friendship date instead.

Congratulations to our three First Degree Course Educational Award winners for 2022, Amelia, Ava and Francesca.

Representatives from the Oddfellows visited the Centre for Cancer Immunology to present the first installment of funding from the Society's HA Andrews Memorial Fund and discover how it will support developments in cancer research.

Severn and Trent Oddfellows, based in Newport, has presented two local charities with £1,000 each to help them continue supporting the community.

Highflyer Jonathan who travelled the country with his work has praised his local Oddfellows group for keeping him challenged and supported in retirement.

A couple from Ipswich say the Oddfellows helped fill unexpected gaps in their retirement. Now busy members of their local Branch, Kevin and Teresa are keen to share how they're making the most out of their free time.