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Vale of York’s Claire Needham has thanked those who supported her efforts to run the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon while raising money for charity.

Fran Perkins-Taylor, a member of the Border Counties Branch of the Oddfellows and recipient of an Oddfellows Educational Award, has expressed her gratitude for the funding following her graduation in June this year.

Trying out a social group for the first time can be nerve-wracking, especially if you have fallen out of the practice of meeting and chatting to new people. Rest assured, there’s a team here to help.

It’s no secret that friendship groups are great places to meet new people, but there are also some surprising and less obvious benefits to getting involved.

Oddfellows branches across the nation are inviting all retirees who want to explore their local surroundings, but might be stuck with who to go with, to join them.

The Oddfellows is proud to be a mutual society that improves the quality of people’s lives through friendship, care and charitable support. And while Pete Mouland is one of thousands of retired members to enjoy all these benefits, he also says the opportunities to get involved, support others and volunteer, enhances his experience even more.

The Nene and Welland Oddfellows have donated £2,500 to a local wildlife sanctuary.

The recipients of the HA Andrews Memorial Fund have described the honour they feel and explained how the Oddfellows’ backing is fundamental to what they do.