July - October 2021 Issue 10

Ormskirk and Southport District Incorporating the Isle of Mona

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Fred Olsen Cruises Haven Holidays We hope you can join us for our day trip to Lytham St Annes, Monday 2 August A warm welcome to the Contact Details Summer 2021 edition of the Ormskirk & Southport Secretary: Bonita Hesketh Address: 1 Royal Oak Cottages, Newsletter, incorporating Liverpool Road, Bickerstaffe, the Isle of Mona. Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 0EF

I’m tentatively excited to share with Telephone and Fax: you our latest events diary up till the 01695 424149 end of October. It is really important Mobile: 077536 32433 that if you want to join us for any Email: face to face events, including coffee [email protected] meetings, that you book with me on the contact details opposite as soon To book events in Ormskirk as possible. I don’t anticipate any and Southport: Judith Catton limits from 21st June but as we all Address: 4 Falkland Road, know, things can change at any time Southport PR8 6LG and with little notice so I need to have Telephone: 01704 545279 a list in order to contact people should Email: I need to. [email protected]

I’ve booked simple trips to start with, To book events in Isle of Mona: so we can ease ourselves back in Cat Jenkins gently. If anyone would like to bring Telephone: 07624 482077 friends/guests, please give me a ring Email: and we can discuss. [email protected].

We are very happy to welcome Brother Peter Rimmer to our team of His photograph is on page 20. Of volunteer Care and Welfare Officers. course you can contact any of our If Peter is your newly appointed officers, including Bonita Hesketh Welfare Officer he will give you a or myself. telephone call over the next month or so to introduce himself.

2 Monthly Events - Ormskirk & Southport

Southport Coffee Afternoon Formby Coffee Club

Thurs As per Tues As per menu 1.30pm menu 10.30am

Thurs 5 August, Thurs 2 September, Tues 10 August Thurs 7 October Tues 14 September, Tues 12 October

You will see we have Join us for our regular Formby changed our venue coffee morning at the Toby Carvery. due to uncertainty All welcome. The Bay Horse, Toby regarding our old Carvery, 13 Church Road, Formby L37 venue. We will meet at the Central 8BQ. Contact Judith on 01704 545279. Club, where we can enjoy a tea or coffee, or a drink from the well stocked bar. All are welcome to join us for a catch up and the chance to find out about upcoming events and activities. Ideal to bring friends or family along for the first time to find out more about us. Fully accessible venue. The Central Club (The Old Conservative Club), 20 Bath Street, Southport PR9 0DA. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

Ormskirk Coffee and Chat Weds 11 August, Weds As per menu Weds 8 September, Weds 13 October 10.30am

Join us for a cuppa in this popular town centre cafe. All welcome. O’Brien’s Tea Rooms, Park Road, Ormskirk L39 3BY. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

CoronaClub Online Coffee Morning - Zoom Fri Free 10.30am Fri 2 July, Fri 6 August Fri 3 September, Fri 1 October Join us online with a brew and a biscuit and let’s put the world to rights. Relaxed and informal. All welcome. Zoom Meeting ID: 231 522 2288; Password 1810. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

3 Monthly Events - Isle of Mona Meet and Chat Wednesday 7 July Weds As per menu 2pm Wednesday 4 August Wednesday 1 September Join us for this regular get together. We’ll enjoy a cuppa (and maybe Wednesday 6 October a cake!) and a friendly chat.

If you can, please let Cat know or via our Facebook event, at least two days before if you plan to join us, as numbers may be limited. Bring a friend, we’d love to see you! Cafe Bar Two Six, Derbyhaven (The Old Flying Club), Airport Road, Ballasalla, Isle of Man IM9 1TH. Contact Cat on 07624 482077. Trips SportTalks & demos Games Arts & crafts Health & Business Friendship Food & drink Family History CultureCinema Live acts & music wellbeing meetings month

Getting to know you Tuesday 13 July - Walk and Talk Drinks event Quizzes Speech Meet the Co ee mornings Wellbeing Shopping Fundraise Volunteer Oddfellows Walks Holidays TuesdaySocial 27 JulyWarner Leisure Travel club Tuesday 10 August Tues As per menu 2pm Tuesday 24 August Tuesday 7 September Fred Olsen Cruises Haven Holidays Meet us at the Isle of Man Sea Tuesday 21 September Terminal Doors for a friendship walk. Tuesday 5 October All are welcome. Bring family and Tuesday 19 October friends. If the weather is bad, we will have a coffee and chat at the Costa Coffee instead. If you can’t manage the walk meet us for refreshments at the end.

Please book your place with Cat Jenkins beforehand on 07624 482077. Isle of Man - Sea Terminal, 8 Bath Place (Kerrin Oonlee), Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2BY.

4 July 2021 Our social events TUES Oddfellows’ Brainiest meet the current 06 Brain Games and Quiz COVID-19 Secure

2pm Free guidelines We’re doing all we Don’t be put off by can to make our the title. Join us for meet-ups as safe and a fun and relaxed as comfortable as themed quiz and possible, because staying games on Zoom. All connected matters. welcome. Hope to If you’re in need of company, you’re see you there. Bring more than welcome to come along a pen and paper. Zoom Meeting ID: and join us in person or online. 231 522 2288. Password: 1810. Contact Judith on 01704 545279. www.oddfellows.co.uk/events.

FRI 23 Bury Market August Members £13 MON 9.30am Fish and Chips Guests £15 02 and Lytham Afternoon It’s an old favourite 10am See below and how we have Join us for a fish and chip lunch and missed it. then enjoy a free afternoon in lovely Voted ‘Best Lytham St Annes. Please let me have Market your lunch order/dietary requirements in Britain’, Bury is famous for its beforehand. Cost: £22 members; £24 indoor and outdoor market, selling guests to include food; transport and everything from clothing; shoes; tips. Book by Monday 12 July. Contact hardware to books; games and dress Judith on 01704 545279. materials. Not to mention the delicious pie and cake stalls plus much, much more. Cost is just for the coach fare and tips. Book by Friday 9 July. Bury Market, 1 Murray Road, Bury BL9 0BJ. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

5 August

TUES Oddfellows’ Brainiest SAT Annual Crown 03 Brain Games and Quiz 14 Green Bowling 2pm Free 10am See below Don’t be put off by the title. Join us for a fun and relaxed themed quiz and We’d love as games on Zoom. All welcome. Hope many members to take part, to see you there. Bring a pen and or come and paper. Zoom Meeting ID: 231 522 2288. spectate for this Password: 1810. Contact Judith on yearly event, 01704 545279. where we will meet up with other Oddfellows from across THURS Barton Grange the Lancashire District. Please Garden Centre arrive for 10am to book in and 12 get a brew. The competition Members £8 starts promptly at 10.30am. The 10.30am Guests: £10 club’s bar will be open and hot drinks are available on the day. A Destination Garden Centre of the Year splendid cold buffet with chips will 2021. Join us for a lovely afternoon. be provided at lunchtime. There Enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by will be a raffle in aid of the Royal a browse around this well stocked Manchester Children’s Hospital garden centre and farm shop. Fully and prizes are welcome. Please accessible. Various pickup times note that there is no parking on depending on location. Cost is for the road on a Saturday. Please let transport and tips only. Book by us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Although Thursday 5 August. Barton Grange transport is not provided, we Garden Centre, Garstang Road, may be able to sort lifts, so do Brock, Preston PR3 0RB. Contact let us know if you’d like to either Judith on 01704 545279. take part in the competition or spectate. Teams of two required. Let us know if you’d like to bowl and we can pair you up with a partner. Cost: £10 if bowling, £6 if spectating, to include buffet. Book by Wednesday 28 July. Garswood Hall Bowling and Community Club, 47 Nicol Road, Ashton-in- Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8LU. Contact Bonita 01695 424149.

6 September FRI - Friendship Month Day Trip - Oswaldtwistle 17 Mill and Boundary Mill Members £10, 9.30am Guests £12

TUES Oddfellows’ Brainiest 07 Brain Games and Quiz

2pm Free

Don’t be put off by the title. Join us for a fun and relaxed themed quiz and games on Zoom. All welcome. Hope to see you there. Bring a pen and paper. Zoom Meeting ID: 231 522 2288. Password: 1810. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

THURS 09 Lunch at The Imperial As per 1pm menu We will visit Oswaldtwistle Mills Join us for a local lunch in Southport. Shopping Village and Garden Please register your interest with Centre first and stay over Judith. Book by Friday 13 August. lunchtime, moving onto nearby Numbers limited. Contact Judith on Boundary Outlet for a couple 01704 545279. of hours in the afternoon. Cost includes transport and tips. Book by Tuesday 14 September. Oswaldtwistle Mills, Moscow Mills, Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington BB5 3DE. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

7 September - Friendship Month

THURS 28 Day Trip - Lyme Park

10am Members £18, Guests £20

Join us on a day trip to Lyme Park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and in its heyday a great sporting estate. The 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer offers fantastic walks and stunning views. For a more tranquil walk, explore the elegant Rose Garden, Ravine Garden or the luxurious herbaceous borders next to the reflecting lake, where a certain Mr Darcy met Miss Bennet in the BBC production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’.

The Timber Yard Cafe offers delicious hot and cold snacks and range of cakes, whilst the refreshment kiosk in the car park offers grab and go drinks and ice creams. Various pick up times depending on your pick up point. These will be given out at the beginning of September. Please state whether you are a National Trust member at time of booking. You will need to show your card on arrival.

Cost: £18 for Oddfellows members to include entry, coach and tips, £10 for National Trust and Oddfellows members. £20 for guests without National Trust membership; £12 for guests with National Trust membership. Book by Tuesday 14 September. Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK12 2NX. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

8 October

MON 04 Gibbon Bridge Lunch

10am £40

Join us for a delicious three course meal with coffee at one of our favourite locations - Gibbon Bridge. Places are limited, so first come first served. We will need you to pre-order and to have paid in full by the September coffee mornings/afternoon. Please let us have any dietary requirements and seating preferences (cannot be guaranteed based of size of tables).

Pick up times vary based on location. These will be distributed nearer the date. Cost includes three course meal; transport and tips and will be restricted to Oddfellows’ members only in the first instance. Book by Tuesday 14 September. The Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping Nr Preston, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire PR3 2TQ. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

TUES Oddfellows’ Brainiest FRI - MON Oddfellows on 05 Brain Games and Quiz 15 - 18 Tour - Llandudno! 2pm Free 9.30am TBC Don’t be put off by the title. Join us for a fun and relaxed themed quiz and games on Zoom. All welcome. Hope to see you there. Bring a pen and paper. Zoom Meeting ID: 231 522 2288. Password: 1810. Contact Judith on Weekend information to be 01704 545279. confirmed nearer the time. Our postponed 2020 trip is rebooked for the dates above. All those who had secured a place last year will receive a letter from us with details re. deposit and requirements. Please let us know if you would like to be on our reserve list. Book by Sunday 1 August. Llandudno LL. Contact Judith on 01704 545279.

9 Isle of Mona News by Cat Jenkins

Out & About in Douglas

Once every fortnight, a small bunch of Isle of Mona Oddfellows gather at the Welcome Centre, to take the sea air on the Promenade or Quay, or in the Sunken Gardens (it all depends on what the state of the promenade works is at the time, and of course the Manx weather!).

We usually round the amble off with a cuppa and a cheeky cake too.... the sessions are advertised on our Facebook Just some of our ‘intrepid’ amblers! page, and everyone’s welcome!

We’re off to the Show

We’re going to be promoting the benefits of The Oddfellows at the Southern Agricultural Show on Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August at Orrisdale Farm, Ballasalla.

If any friends or family are coming along and would like to find out more about us, we’d love to see them. Do pop by for a chat.

Fingers crossed for sunshine

Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OddfellowsIsleOfMona/

10 Local Ormskirk/Southport News

Virtual Coffee

We’ve had regular CoronaClub Coffee Mornings on Zoom where it has been lovely to catch up with members and meet new friends. We’ve also been part of the weekly national coffee mornings and hosted a couple of Fun Thursday Afternoons.

Out & about at last

As restrictions relaxed in May, we have managed to meet a few times and in a limited way. Here are some photos of some very happy Oddfellows at meetings in Ormskirk, Southport Town Centre and Hesketh Park. We hope if you are feeling nervous, seeing people out and about will give you a little boost. Southport in the sunshine

Group Rambling around Hesketh Park Ormskirk natter

Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OddfellowsOrmskirkSouthport

11 Who looks after what in our District?

Bonita Hesketh Judith Catton Cat Jenkins Southport Southport Isle of Mona and Ormskirk and Ormskirk

• All membership • All local Ormskirk • All Isle of Mona queries and & Southport social social enquiries renewals (including event queries and change of details). payments • New member enquiries and • Optical and • Bookings general matters Dental claims • Social Payments • Convalescence • General care and • Benevolence welfare issues

All Ormskirk and Southport events are bookable with Judith on 01704 545279 or email [email protected].

All Isle of Mona events are bookable with Cat on 07624 482077 or email [email protected] (see page 4).

Dental and Optical Information

Please contact Bonita Hesketh for a claim form if you are an Extra Benefits Member (membership £35 per year). Original receipts must be attached and be no more than 12 months old. Don’t forget - you can only claim once within a 12 month period for dental benefits and once every two years for optical benefits.

12 Social distancing can still be sociable With online events you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home

June - August 2021

Not attended an online event yet? Need help? Just give your local Social Organiser or Branch Secretary a call.

www.oddfellows.co.uk OddfellowsUK

The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent O rder of Odd13 Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited, Incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F. Registered Offi ce Oddfellows House, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB. Here’s what one member said about socialising online…

Oddfellows has been absolutely AMAZING during lockdown - for me living alone it has been a lifeline

I only joined in August 2019 not long before lockdown and hadn’t met any other members. It was diffi cult to get to meetings, most of which were 40 miles away. However once we were on Zoom everything changed. I have met so many lovely people. I thoroughly enjoy the quizzes and games, and the excellent talks we have.

One thing that really touched me was at Christmas which I was dreading as Th e Secretary actually put on an event I have no close family, but one Branch for us. I was so moved by her kindness, asked us if any of us were on our own I was in tears. It was the highlight on Christmas Day, as it was Friday of my Christmas Day! (their usual Zoom meeting day) and a few of us put our hands up. Janet G, North Yorkshire

Monthly events Frequency/time Event Meeting ID Passcode Contact 3rd Mon 11am Coff ee in the 811 7156 0475 1810 [email protected] Virtual Potting Shed 4th Mon 4pm Zingo Bingo 985 163 7526 - [email protected] 1st Tues 2pm Brainiest Brain Fun Quiz 231 522 2288 1810 [email protected] 1st Tues 2pm Word Games and Chat 542 724 7603 - [email protected]

2nd Tues 10am Busy Fingers, Crafts and Coff ee 542 724 7603 - [email protected] 2nd Tues 4pm Beetle Drive 985 163 7526 - [email protected] 2nd Tues 7.30pm Games, quizzes and more 860 2803 8495 - [email protected] 14 Weekly events Below are events that occur every week - for a full description visit www.oddfellows.co.uk/events and type “online” in the location search box or contact the local organiser listed. Time Event Meeting ID Passcode Contact Monday 10.30am Online Games - All Welcome 950 0863 2889 1810 [email protected] 2pm Chi Gung 824 6194 4085 - [email protected] 3pm Monday Music and Musing 420 044 9988 942052 [email protected] 7pm Weekly Monday Games Night 967 996 1868 - [email protected] Tuesday 4pm Art, Talks, Fun and Games 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 7pm Fun Quiz - Open to all 869 8507 8184 - [email protected] 7pm Easy Exercise from Home 839 2552 1325 1810 [email protected] Wednesday 11am National Co ee Morning 988 3920 7187 - [email protected] 3pm Fun Quiz - Open to all 854 769 23503 - [email protected] 6pm Tai Chi 873 2888 5615 - [email protected] Thursday 10.30am Co ee Morning 949 4131 7445 1810 [email protected] 11am Easy Zumba Gold 9468 1625 757 PRE-REG [email protected] 11am Zoom Confi dence Drop In 798 2731 5650 - [email protected] 2pm Oddfellows Fun Thursdays 988 3920 7187 - [email protected] 7pm Weekly Quiz Night 967 996 1868 - [email protected] Friday 2pm The Weekend Starts Here! 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 3pm Friday Fun and Games 420 044 9988 942052 [email protected] Saturday 11am Fun, Quiz and Games 894 5983 8236 - [email protected] Sunday 5pm Facebook Live @ 5 Quiz www.facebook.com/ - [email protected] OddfellowsIpswich *Please contact the event organiser to register in advance of the event

1st Wed 2.30pm Nationwide Quiz 852 9201 2067 1810 [email protected] 3rd Wed 2pm Sing Along 853 5928 5951 - [email protected] 3rd Wed 7pm Talks from Tunbridge Wells 984 8355 1408 1810 [email protected]

1st and 3rd Fri 7pm Fun on Friday 542 724 7603 - [email protected]

2nd and 4th Fri 7pm Fun on Friday 845 7787 3384 - [email protected]

1st and Last Fri 10.30am Corona Club Co ee Morning 231 522 2288 1810 [email protected] Last Sat 5pm Saturday Sing Along 967 996 1868 - [email protected] 3rd Sat 7pm Saturday Night Fun 460 928 7642 1810 [email protected]

15 Featured events Featured events are usually one-offs – they may be repeated but not necessarily weekly or monthly. As with the other listed events, you can find out more about them via www.oddfellows.co.uk/events or by contacting the event organiser. Date/Time and Event Meeting ID Code Contact June 1 4pm Advantages of being an Oddfellow 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 4 10.30am Oceans, Air, Biodiversity 986 0062 1135 - [email protected] 7 6.30pm Zingo Bingo and More 483 041 8410 - [email protected] 8 11am Britain’s Home Guard 879 422 7670 - [email protected] 11 2pm Blasts from the Past 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 14 1pm Menopause MOT 932 2372 7840 - [email protected] 14 2pm Homes for Wildlife with Bob Keene 895 0812 1413 - [email protected] 16 2pm Summer Garden 853 5928 5951 - [email protected] 22 4pm Your Hundred Best Tunes 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 25 2pm Eric Sykes: What a Life! 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 29 7.30pm Patrick and Maria Brontë 227 108 7843 - [email protected] 30 7pm The 60’s: A Decade of Change 879 422 7670 - [email protected]

July 2 2pm Cybercrime: Frauds and Scams 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 5 11am Family Feud 460 9827 642 1810 [email protected] 6 4pm Cheese Presentation and Sampling 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 7 2pm Classic Comedy Clips 853 5928 5951 - [email protected] 9 2pm Johnny Clamp Reveals All 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 16 2pm Tears of a Clown 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 17 7pm Only Connect 460 9827 642 1810 [email protected] 23 2pm ‘You’ve Never Had It So Good!’ 879 422 7670 - [email protected] 27 7.30pm The Joy of bird song 227 108 7843 - [email protected]

August 6 2pm Johnny Clamp Reveals All! 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 13 2pm Ostend: More than just Flip-Flops 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 16 11am East London, Cockneys 879 422 7670 - [email protected] and Rhyming Slang 20 2pm First Date for Guinea Pigs 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 27 2pm Secret London 910 7968 6020 1810 paul.fi [email protected] 31 7.30pm Talk: A visit to Gaping Gill 227 108 7843 - [email protected]

More online events are added every week! If you’d like the latest online event listing, email your Secretary or Social Organiser with the subject line ‘Please send the online events list’. You can also receive the latest Oddfellows news straight to your inbox. Just make sure your Branch Secretary has your up-to-date email address or call our Membership team to check on 0800 028 1810. You can opt out at16 any time by contacting your Branch Secretary or [email protected]. We’ll never share your details with any third party without your consent. Society News www.oddfellows.co.uk The Oddfellows Annual Movable Conference (AMC) As much as we were all hoping for the This year however, the Directors gathered opportunity to get together and host in the Unity Office Boardroom whilst our 2021 AMC in person, the global everyone else stayed at home and Deputies pandemic had other plans and so we logged in via Zoom to listen in and make saw the conference held virtually over their contributions to conference. Zoom, and broadcast live via YouTube. Despite the distance between us all, This is only the second time since 1944 the AMC was its usual hive of activity, that there hasn’t been an in-person Annual and thanks go to all the Deputies who Movable Conference. The AMC is usually attended, debated and voted on the a three-day conference which gives our different clauses. We would also like to network of 115 Branches a chance to have extend our thanks to the incredible IT their say in the way the Society is run, team who worked tirelessly to ensure all celebrate its successes and developments Deputies were able to log in successfully, over the past 12 months, and enjoy a the conference was broadcast seamlessly, catch-up with other Branches over dinner. and everything ran as it should. Welcoming our newest Grand Master, David Ogden One of the key elements of AMC is pandemic, and has the installation of the new Grand this year welcomed his Master, or Chairman of the Society. successor, David Ogden. This is one of the most prestigious and Despite there being respected roles in the Society, and no live audience, the requires a considerable commitment. ceremony featuring his As Grand Masters they need to have installation as Grand progressed through the ceremonial Master was streamed on YouTube. side of the Society and usually will have served for at least four years Th e Society would like to thank David as a Director, before being nominated Randall for his hard work during his time to be Grand Master. as Grand Master, and wish David Ogden Our Immediate Past Grand Master, David all the best for his term. Keep an eye out for Randall, spent two years in the role, instead our interview with the new Grand Master of the usual one, due to the coronavirus 171 in the next edition of Society News! Society News Issue 14

Congratulations to our Making MAKING A DIFFERENCE a Difference Award winners! Award

Each year, we recognise and celebrate the efforts of members who have gone above and beyond for their local Branch, fellow members, and the Society as a whole. Without these individuals (and there are many!), the Oddfellows wouldn’t be the warm and welcoming organisation it is today. Wendy, from Ipswich Oddfellows This year, faced with a global pandemic and numerous lockdowns which left I’ve extended the hand of friendship to many members isolated, the kindness and other Branches to offer help and support dedication of our Making a Difference with their online meetings.” Award nominees truly shone through. Our judges were blown away by the way Oddfellows communities rallied together to help each other through such a difficult year, and so choosing the winners was more difficult than ever. Without further ado, our 2021 Making a Difference Award winners are… Wendy Atkins, from Ipswich Oddfellows, for Working in Paul, from South London Oddfellows the spirit of mutuality Paul Fitton, from South Wendy said: “It was a big surprise and I feel honoured to have won. I’ve done all London Oddfellows, for sorts for the Ipswich Oddfellows over the Enriching lives socially years, but I enjoy my role as social organiser Paul said: “It was a lovely surprise when most of all. Since we’ve started running I found out I’d won. Organising social online events, I’ve had to think outside the events for my local group is more than just box and see how our in-person events can a job for me, it’s fun and fulfilling. Helping translate onto Zoom, which has been a people meet and make new friends in the fun challenge. area is wonderful.”

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Janice Tomlin, from Reading Oddfellows, for Working together Giving a helping hand to Make a Difference Janice said: “I had no idea I’d even been for 2022 nominated, so it was a shock when I was told I’d won the award, but I was incredibly We are excited to introduce a new pleased! I know how it feels to be on your ‘Achieving Together’ category for own a lot, so being a listening ear for other our Making a Difference Awards. members during such a difficult year has been a tonic for me as well, in many ways.” Members nominated for the Achieving Together Award should be a team of two, and could be married, partners, family relations, or good friends who collaborate with, and support each other, to achieve more than they could alone.

Janice, from Reading Oddfellows

Jane Nelson, CEO of the Oddfellows, says: “Our members are at the heart of everything we do as a Society, and it’s people like Paul, Wendy and Janice who keep the wheels turning.

“As much-loved members of their local Branches and the Society as a whole, these Awards are truly well-deserved.”

Have your say! If you know a Society star who goes above and beyond, or a duo whose combined efforts make your Branch a warm and welcoming place for all, download a Member Nomination form from www.oddfellows. co.uk/makingadifference, or contact your Branch Secretary to have a form sent to you.

19 Meet your Ormskirk and Southport District Care Team The Oddfellows looking after you Care, Advice and Support

We would like to introduce you to our friendly Care and Welfare team who are here to help you.

Bonita Hesketh Julie Rudge Isle of Man Carole Murren 01695 424149 07728 685811 01624 890010 or 07624 419570 07753 632433

Judith Catton Pauline Fairclough Peter Rimmer 01704 545279 07787 121520 07973 623210

Have you been unwell or in hospital, or find it difficult to get out to Oddfellows meetings? Are you living on your own and would like someone to keep in touch through a chat on the phone? Or do you just need a friendly ‘listening ear’ to offer a bit of support in a difficult situation? You may just want to ask a simple question about any help available to you through the Oddfellows. Whatever your situation, our care and welfare team are here to do what they can to help – or to point you in the right direction – so do get in touch! Our Welfare team receive induction training and ongoing support, as well as regular care and welfare information updates. They undergo screening appropriate to their role and carry a photo ID badge, so you can be reassured about who they are. To arrange for a member of the Welfare team to contact you, or for local help and information about Branch benefits or benevolence support, please ring Bonita Hesketh on 01695 424149 or email [email protected]

20 National Oddfellows Helplines

As well as the help available at your local Branch, you can also contact our free, confidential national helplines.

Oddfellows Citizens Advice Line* Call 0800 0149 821 (free to callers from any landline or mobile number) Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm Email: [email protected]

Run by Citizens Advice for Oddfellows members, you can access free, confidential, independent advice on areas such as welfare benefits, money and debt, consumer problems, housing, and employment issues.

Citizens Advice is an independent advice agency and is solely responsible for all advice provided.

Care and Welfare Helpline* Call 0800 0149 822 (free to callers from any landline or mobile number)

Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Friday, 9.30am - 4pm Email: [email protected]

Run by the Oddfellows Care and Welfare Department, members can access information and guidance on issues such as accessing health and care services, supported housing, support for carers, and planning for later life. The helpline will try and identify any Oddfellows benefits or services in the community which may be of help.

Our Oddfellows care, advice, support services and benefits* are available to all members from day one, except the convalescence and carer benefits which are available after two years of membership. If you would like more information ask your Branch Secretary for a copy of our ‘Looking After You’ Care, Advice and Support booklet or visit our website page at www.oddfellows.co.uk/benefits/care/

21 Fleetwood Lodge Social Events

In addition to our District Everyone is welcome to join wide social events, we are the meetings and/or the social looking to develop the events below. Fleetwood Lodge by improving the Please book with Judith social offering. Catton on 01704 545279 or

[email protected]. Some of these meetings will include a small amount of Lodge Business All meetings/events will (Society news and updates/ the be held at the Central Club, chance to share your opinion on Bath Street, Southport socials and how the society is run), 1pm - 3.30pm. and some will be purely social events. Monday 9 August Monday 11 October Lodge business meeting and discussion Lodge business then fish and chip lunch and games (fish and chips of August Open Afternoon must be ordered and paid for in advance - price to be confirmed)

Monday 13 August Cheese & Wine /Games and Quiz Open Social Event - all welcome Branch Contact Details and Business Meetings All face to face Lodge meetings are on hold until later in the year. Details of meetings and Lodge social events will be announced in the next newsletter.

Ormskirk and Fleetwood Southport District Contact: Ann Arthur Telephone: 01704 224770 Secretary: Bonita Hesketh Telephone: 59 Brook Street, Southport PR9 8HY. 01695 424149 or 077536 32433. 1 Royal Oak, Liverpool Road, Lord Skelmersdale Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk L39 0EF. Contact: Bonita Hesketh Rose of England Telephone: 01695 424149 or 077536 32433. Contact: Sheila Martland Telephone: 1 Royal Oak, Liverpool Road, 01704 892939 Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk L39 0EF. Calmont, Bleak Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk L40 4BP. Isle of Mona Contact: Carole Murren Earl of Sefton on 01624 890010 Contact: Bonita Hesketh Hunters Croft, Main Road, Ballaugh, Telephone: 01695 424149 or Isle of Man IM7 5ED. 077536 32433 1 Royal Oak, Liverpool Road, Bickerstaffe, If you would like to attend any of these Ormskirk L39 0EF. 22 meetings, please call Bonita. Ormskirk and Southport at a glance

July 2021 Thurs 1 Southport Outside Coffee – King’s Gardens (book with Jude) 1.30pm Fri 2 Corona Club Coffee Morning - Zoom 10.30am Tues 6 Oddfellows' Brainiest Brain Games and Quiz - Zoom 2pm Fri 23 Bury Market 9.30am August Mon 2 Fish & Chips & Lytham Afternoon 10.30am Tues 3 Oddfellows' Brainiest Brain Games and Quiz - Zoom 2pm Thurs 5 Southport Coffee Afternoon 1.30pm Fri 6 Corona Club Coffee Morning - Zoom 10.30am Tues 10 Formby Coffee Club 10.30am Wed 11 Ormskirk Coffee and Chat 10.30am Thurs 12 Barton Grange Garden Centre 10.30am Sat 14 Annual Crown Green Bowling Competition 10am September - Friendship Month Thurs 2 Southport Coffee Afternoon 1.30pm Fri 3 Corona Club Coffee Morning - Zoom 10.30am Tues 7 Oddfellows' Brainiest Brain Games and Quiz - Zoom 2pm Wed 8 Ormskirk Coffee and Chat 10.30am Thurs 9 Local Lunch at The Imperial 1pm Tues 14 Formby Coffee Club 10.30am Fri 17 Day Trip - Oswaldtwistle Mill and Boundary Mill 9.30am Tues 28 Day Trip - Lyme Park 9.30am October Fri 1 Corona Club Coffee Morning - Zoom 10.30am Mon 4 Gibbon Bridge Lunch 10.30am Tues 5 Oddfellows' Brainiest Brain Games and Quiz - Zoom 2pm Thurs 7 Southport Coffee Afternoon 1.30pm Tues 12 Formby Coffee Club 10.30am Wed 13 Ormskirk Coffee and Chat 10.30am Fri 15 - Mon 18 Oddfellows on Tour Llandudno! 9.30am

23 Isle of Mona at a glance July 2021 Wed 7 Isle of Mona - Meet and Chat 2pm Tues 13 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm Tues 27 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm August Wed 4 Isle of Mona - Meet and Chat 2pm Tues 10 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm Tues 24 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm September - Friendship Month Wed 1 Isle of Mona - Meet and Chat 2pm Tues 7 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm Tues 21 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm October Tues 5 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm Wed 6 Isle of Mona - Meet and Chat 2pm Tues 19 Isle of Mona Social - Getting to know you - Walk and Talk 2pm

Booking and Cancellations Please remember the importance of early booking for all events to avoid disappointment or cancellation due to lack of support. Please note that a place is not guaranteed at any event until full payment has been received. Is there someone you know who’d enjoy what we do? Refer a friend today To refer a friend, call Membership on 0800 028 1810, or visit our Members’ Area at www.oddfellows.co.uk or fill in the Refer a Friend form available from your Branch Secretary

*Terms and conditions apply to the Refer a Friend offer. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other member offer. For full terms and conditions and for details of the rewards visit www.oddfellows.co.uk/offers. Ref 1644

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