Stay in touch this Christmas and New Year

Published: 01 Dec 2025

The festive period is often billed as a time to come together with friends and family, but we know that’s not always possible.

Get into the festive spirit at an Oddfellows Online event

Everyone is welcome

If you'd like to join us over Christmas and New Year, we have a brilliant range of Oddfellows-hosted online events scheduled with lovely members from up and down the country.

If you've any questions around using Zoom for our online events, drop the event host a line and they'll help where they can.

All our online events are free and everyone is welcome to join, whether they are Oddfellows members or not. So please spread the word, come along and bring a friend or two!

Regular event host at Ipswich Oddfellows, Wendy Atkins, said: "We have lots of brilliant events happening locally and online throughout the year.

"However, as a friendly society, we feel that it's just as important, if not more so, to ensure we have a packed social schedule throughout the festive period that people can enjoy. 

"We know that this time can be difficult for some people for a host of reasons, and that's why our online events are running right through the Christmas and New Year's period, including on all the big days. You can expect friendship, fun and, as always, a warm welcome."

We've cherry-picked a few for you...

Christmas Day

At 7pm, join Tracey from North Wales and Chester Oddfellows for a quiz.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 844 1660 9433.

For more information contact Tracey on 07774 229 010 or email tracey.edwards@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Boxing Day

At 7pm, Wendy from Ipswich Oddfellows will be hosting a games night.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 542 724 7603.

For more information contact Wendy on 07722 191 437 or email wendy.atkins@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Our online events cover all sorts of activities and topics. There's something for everyone

Sunday 28 December

At 5pm, Wendy from Ipswich Oddfellows is back again with a 'Live@5 quiz.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 542 724 7603.

For more information contact Wendy on 07722 191 437 or email wendy.atkins@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Monday 29 December

At 7pm, Tracey from North Wales and Chester Oddfellows returns for 'Monday night chatterboxes', for people to catch up over a brew.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 844 1660 9433.

For more information contact Tracey on 07774 229 010 or email tracey.edwards@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Tuesday 30 December

At 7.30pm, Emma from Bradford Oddfellows is hosting an interesting talk entitled 'Why do we make New Year's resolutions?'.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 331 202 1697.

For more information contact Emma on 07432 047 213 or email emma.marshall@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

New Year's Eve 

At 7pm, Wendy from Ipswich Oddfellows will be ready to help kick the festivities off with a New Year's Eve party.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 542 724 7603.

For more information contact Wendy on 07722 191 437 or email wendy.atkins@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Attendees at an online event crafted paper heart Christmas decorations

New Year’s Day

At 7pm, Tracey from North Wales and Chester Oddfellows will be hosting and quiz and games night to get those brains engaged for the on the first day of 2026.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 844 1660 9433.

For more information contact Tracey on 07774 229 010 or email tracey.edwards@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Friday 2 January

At 7pm, Wendy from Ipswich Oddfellows will be online with 'Fun on Friday', with games such as bingo, beetle drives, quizzes and puzzles.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 542 724 7603.

For more information contact Wendy on 07722 191 437 or email wendy.atkins@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Sunday 4 January

At 5pm, Wendy from Ipswich Oddfellows will deliver another 'Live@5' quiz.

Go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID 542 724 7603.

For more information contact Wendy on 07722 191 437 or email wendy.atkins@oddfellows.co.uk, or visit the event page.

Search for more events...

These aren’t the only events happening during this time. There are plenty more, online and in person, being held between Christmas and the New Year, and beyond.

Go to our Events Finder to discover what’s coming up.

Learn more about the Oddfellows

Our online open days are an opportunity to get to know more about us. People often come along before they go to their first event to understand what they can expect. They're free and last around 1 hour 15 minutes and you'll need to register before joining. 

And from all of us here at the Oddfellows, we hope you have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!