Popular friendship group coming to Sleaford

Nottingham Trent Oddfellows have lots of plans to get out and about and explore the best of what Sleaford has to offer as they step into spring and summer and they believe the best way to do this is in good company.

Nottingham Trent Oddfellows is made up of 350 mostly older and retired local members and anyone is welcome to join. They are kicking off with a launch party in the shape of a coffee morning at The Hub, Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford on Tuesday, May 12 from 11.45am.

There will be complimentary refreshments and a selection of games to play, as well as some goodie bags to take away.

The following coffee morning will be held on Thursday June 11, and then every second Tuesday of each month.

The launch follows similar regular meet ups hosted by Nottingham Trent Oddfellows in Nottingham, Beeston, Dunkirk, Edingley and Grantham. The group aims to provide residents with opportunities to meet friendly, like-minded people in the area.

The friendship group’s members also meet up for walks, talks, day tips and meals at local restaurants.

It is one of 91 branches that make up the Oddfellows’ nationwide network. Established in 1810, the Oddfellows is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK, with around 39,000 branch-based members who are supported by social, care and financial benefits.

The friendly society also organises around 60 online events every month which are free and open to anyone, including a monthly member-hosted online open day where people can find out more about the organisation.

Karen Pye-Smith, Branch Secretary at Nottingham Trent Oddfellows, said: “Our events are always well attended, with people from all sorts of backgrounds and different interests coming along.

“We think it’s important that people have the opportunity to get together and connect with others looking for the same thing in their community, so we’re excited to welcome the people of Sleaford to give our new group a try.”

All events are open to all and are designed to be as affordable and accessible as possible, being welcoming and keen to meet new people.

Oddfellows members can also access a variety of benefits including care and welfare support and a travel club, and there are opportunities to volunteer and contribute to fundraising initiatives.

The Oddfellows are a not-for-profit mutual run by members for members, trying to improve the quality of people’s lives through friendship, care and charity. It costs from £25 a year to join us as a member and become part of our friendly society. www.oddfellows.co.uk

To find out more about the new Sleaford meetup or Nottingham Trent Oddfellows, get in touch with Karen on [email protected] or 07921 821 866.

More information about the Oddfellows can be found at www.oddfellows.co.uk.