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A Great Yarmouth community garden project has received a £500 cash boost from the Trafalgar Branch of the Oddfellows, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

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.

David Smith, a member of the Cleveland and Durham Branch of the Oddfellows, has been recognised in our Making a Difference Awards for his dedication to fundraising.

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.

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.

If you’re considering an Oddfellows event, you might be wondering what it’s like. You can expect a friendly welcome and a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere. Here’s a simple guide to what happens.

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!