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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.

On the surface, retirement is an attractive prospect. You don’t have to work and you’ve got all the time in the world to do the things you want to. But reality can be very different, and the lack of structure may actually feel like a loss of freedom.

As the Oddfellows celebrates Friendship Month, we asked Dr Jennifer Wild for her expert take on why having the support of friends is essential to living well, and how best to find and nurture them.

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.