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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.

Join us as we look back over an incredible month of meeting up and making new friends across the UK.

This Friendship Month, we’re calling on the nation to keep socialising, amid concerns about the impact any reduced social contact could have on people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Busy Oddfellow, Vera, is urging older adults to make friendship a priority in their lives and to keep socialising.

If you're finding it difficult to socialise again in widowhood, consider giving an Oddfellows event a try for just three minutes.

Pride of Woolwich Branch member, Sylvia Alcorn has won a prestigious award for selflessly giving her time to support local members during lockdown.

South East Lancashire Branch member, Shirley Walton, has been presented with a prestigious award for her outstanding fundraising efforts during the challenges of lockdown.

Husband and wife, Doug and Phyllis Austin, have been awarded the Society’s inaugural Making a Difference Award for ‘Achieving Together’, in recognition of the kindness they’ve shown to fellow Leeds members over more than 30 years.