Huddersfield District October 2017 - March 2018

Fri 17 to Mon 20 November— Join members and friends from Huddersfield Oddfellows for a renowned Warner Leisure Hotel’s ‘60s Live’ weekend minibreak featuring the fabulous Marmalade at the stunning Nidd Hall Hotel in Harrogate.

Welcome to the latest edition of Contact Details the Huddersfield District Events Diary, which contains details of Huddersfield District Secretary many varied social occasions Andrew Porter Telephone: 01484 640224 that you can attend with your Email: [email protected] friends or on your own because you will soon make new friends there. Assistant Secretary Val Lees Email: [email protected] This events diary is a handy guide for you to keep so that you know what is happening in your area and published You can now follow us on Facebook at: Huddersfield Oddfellows twice yearly.

Everyone is welcome at Oddfellows events. Even if you are not a member, we want to extend an invitation to you and your friends to come along and give us a try - we like to think we can guarantee you a good time.

Remember! Put dates of interest in your personal diary. Alternatively, keep the Events Diary in a handy place - by the phone, fixed to the fridge or pinned to your notice board.

Want to get involved? If so, we are always looking for people to help with care support, social events or writing articles for the District Newsletter. If you are interested please call your Branch Secretary today!

A bit about us … The Oddfellows is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK, with over 310,000 members and 132 Branches nationwide. Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and support in times of need. As a mutual and non-profit, our Society is run by our members for our members and raises thousands of pounds each year for good causes. We welcome everyone of all ages. It costs £30* a year (£28 by Direct Debit) to join and become an Oddfellows member. To find out more, call 0800 028 1810, email: [email protected] or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk

* A new membership package is being introduced in January 2018 diary

PLEASE NOTE In the unlikely event that dates and times of any of the following events change, you are advised to contact the person named on the event, or your Branch Secretary to ensure your place and avoid disappointment.

OCTOBER 2017

Fri 6 Autumn Extravaganza - (District) Come along to our ever-popular Cabaret evening, with top male guitarist/vocalist Andy Lee Marsh and also featuring our famous buffet supper and dancing for all ages, at the Huddersfield Irish Centre, Fitzwilliam Street, HD1 5BB. The evening starts at 7.30 p.m. Tickets cost £15, including supper. Contact Andrew on 01484 640224 for full details and to book.

Thurs 12 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Lunch club at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, starting at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch; places are strictly limited so please book early. Cost is £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354.

Fri 13 Bingo at Mirfield - (True Brother and Kirklees) Bingo makes a welcome return to the events diary with an afternoon session at Mirfield Cricket Club, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9NE, starting at 2 p.m. Entry is £2.50 including refreshments. There will be prizes for a line and a full house and fun for everyone. For further details and to book contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

Fri 13 Ten Pin Bowling - (Well of Salvation) Come and try this exciting sport as we once again go ten pin bowling. No matter what your skill level is we can guarantee a fun evening amongst friends who like to enjoy themselves. The evening includes two games plus prizes for the best and the rest. At UK Superbowl, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YL, we have a start time of 7 p.m. Please be early so you can choose your shoes and ball. The cost is £11 per person. Pre-booking is essential for this event so please contact Andrew on 01484 640224 to confirm your place.

Sat 14 Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, playing whist in good company. The cost is £1.50 including refreshments, starts at 2 pm. Contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

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October cont… Thurs 19 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m., three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October 12 advert.

Fri 20 Supper - Whist & Poker Practice (Victory) Join us in the members’ area and bar at the Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse, for whist or poker practice, it’s up to you. Come along and try whist as a new game or just play the game you already enjoy; the poker practice will be for tournament style. The cost for all is £3.50 including supper. Starts at 7.00 p.m., at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. Contact Lynn on 01484 640224 for more details.

Mon 23 Brunch at Philomena Foggs - (Strangers Refuge) Come and join us for Brunch at Philomena Foggs, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 7HP. This themed bistro café serves high quality dishes, all made fresh to order. They also have a separate area for muddy boots and paws. Meeting at the venue at 1.00 p.m. To book contact Pat Whitworth on 01484 684324.

Thurs 26 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m., three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October 12 advert.

November 2017

Fri 3 Murder Mystery Dinner at Monk Fryston - (Plantagenet) Our second visit, is by popular request. Come and be well fed and entertained at the same time, at historic Monk Fryston Hall, Main Street, Monk Fryston, LS25 5DU - just off the A63. This beautiful 12th-century manor house is the setting for a superb three-course dinner during which you are invited to help solve a murder; 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Cost £34.95 per head. Book with Josephine on 01924 363736. Deposit of £10 per person required. If you want to make a weekend of it, the cost is £169 per couple to include the murder mystery dinner, bed and a lazy breakfast. A deposit of £50 per room would apply.

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November cont… Sat 4 Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, playing whist in good company. The cost is £1.50 including refreshments, starts at 2 p.m. Contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

Thurs 9 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 10 Ten Pin Bowling – (Well of Salvation) Ten pin bowling at UK Superbowl, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YL. We have a start time of 7 p.m. Please be early so you can choose your shoes and ball. The cost is £11 per person. Contact Andrew on 01484 640224 to confirm your place. See October advert.

Sat 11 Afternoon Tea – (District) The new District Chairman, Lynn Bradbury, will be making and hosting afternoon tea in aid of her charity for the year - the Welcome Centre, Huddersfield – in the warm, friendly surroundings of the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. There will be two sittings - the first at 1.30 p.m; and the second at 3.15 p.m. Each is limited to 26 places and the cost is £7.50 per person. This is a ticket only event and we recommend early booking. To book contact Lynn on 01484 640224.

Tues 14 Club Night & Steal It Raffle – (Bronte) Join us for our usual Club Night with a chance to win some excellent prizes when we play the raffle with a difference, as we raise money for our chosen charity. The cost is £5 including buffet supper at the Millbridge Working Men’s Club, Bennett Street, Liversedge, WF15 7ER, starting at 7.30 pm. To book, contact Anthea on 01924 525804

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November cont… Fri 17 to Mon 20 – 60’s Live Weekend at Nidd Hall – A Warners Holiday Come and join us for our great group getaway at the glorious Nidd Hall hotel, Harrogate, HG3 3BN, which is set within 45 acres of superb award-winning gardens. Half Board with fantastic nightly live music featuring the fabulous Marmalade. Prices from £257 per person, no single supplement with a deposit of £30 to secure your place. Transport can be arranged if required. For more information and to book contact Lynn on 01484 640224.

Thurs 23 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 24 Film Night, Sully - Miracle on the Hudson - (Dartmouth) Tonight we will be showing the true story thriller Sully, which tells the story of the airline pilot who achieved hero status when he landed his stricken jet in the Hudson River. All on the big screen in the warm and friendly surroundings of the members’ area, at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. The bar will be open and a light supper available as you enjoy the film in comfort. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the film starting at 7.30 p.m.; entry is free. To book and for more details contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

Sun 26 Lazy Sunday Meal - (Plantagenet) Forget about cooking Sunday lunch and join us at one of our favourite venues – the Royal City Chinese Restaurant, 313 Old Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8AA. A superb special buffet will be served, commencing at 6.00 p.m. and costing £15 per head. A £5 deposit required when booking, please. Reserve your place early by ringing Josephine on 01924 363736.

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December 2017

Fri 1 Fun Quiz with Pie & Pea Supper – (District) Charity Fund Raiser The District Chairman, Lynn Bradbury would like to invite you take part in her quiz, enjoy homemade meat and Potato pie at the interval and raise some much needed funds for her charity the Welcome Centre (Food bank) in Huddersfield. You can enter as a team of four or be allocated to a team with others, whatever your ability you will be helping our Chairman to raise funds for charity. The cost is £6 per person including supper and the evening starts at 7.30, and the bar will be open. At the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. For more information and to book contact Andrew Porter on 01484 640224.

Sat 2 Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, playing whist in good company. The cost is £1.50 including refreshments, starts at 2 p.m. Contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

Thurs 7 Christmas Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course Christmas lunch, £10 per person. This Lunch is strictly ticket only. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354.

Fri 8 Ten Pin Bowling – (Well of Salvation) Ten pin bowling at UK Superbowl, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YL. We have a start time of 7 p.m. Please be early so you can choose your shoes and ball. The cost is £11 per person. Contact Andrew on 01484 640224 to confirm your place. See October advert.

Tues 12 Kathy Ryan Christmas Special – (Bronte) Join us for an evening of top class entertainment with Kathy Ryan who is a very popular accomplished professional singer. You are guaranteed to have an enjoyable time and start your Christmas with the feel good factor. Price £5 including buffet supper. Starts 7.30 at Millbridge Working Men's club Bennett Street, Liversedge WF 15 7ER. To book contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

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December cont… Thurs 14 Christmas Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course Christmas lunch, £10 per person. This Lunch is strictly ticket only. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354.

Sat 16 Christmas Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Why not celebrate Christmas with an evening whist drive at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. Come and enjoy a splendid evening in good company. The cost is £5 including supper. Starts at 7 p.m, contact Anthea on 01924 525804 to book your place.

Mon 18 Christmas Celebrations - (Strangers Refuge) Why not celebrate Christmas with the Strangers Refuge Lodge at a venue to be decided. Limited availability and price to be confirmed. To book contact Pat Whitworth on 01484 684324.

Thurs 21 Christmas Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course Christmas lunch, £10 per person. This Lunch is strictly ticket only. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354.

Thurs 28 Nothing to do with Christmas Lunch - (True Brothers and Kirklees) If you are fed up of Christmas food, get back to normal by joining us, this year at The Dusty Miller, Dunbottle Lane. Mirfield, WF14 9JJ for our traditional “not a Christmas” lunch. There will not be any Christmas food in sight so come and enjoy good company in pleasant surroundings, commencing at 12.30 p.m. This delightful afternoon is now a well- established date in our diary; prices range from £9.95 for two courses to £12.95 for three courses. So ensure your seat and pre-order your meal by booking with Andrew on 01484 640224. This is a ticket-only event so please book early.

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January 2018

Thurs 11 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 12 Ten Pin Bowling - (Well of Salvation) Ten pin bowling at UK Superbowl, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YL; we have a start time of 7 p.m. Please be early so you can choose your shoes and ball. The cost is £11 per person. Contact Andrew on 01484 640224 to confirm your place. See October advert.

Sat 13 Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, playing whist in good company. The cost is £1.50 including refreshments; we start at 2 p.m. Contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

Sun 14 Pantomime – (Young Ones) The 2018 panto is Cinderella at the Alhambra, Bradford at 1 p.m. staring Billy Pearce and Coleen Nolan. Transport could be arranged or just meet at the Alhambra at 12.45 p.m. This year we will purchase a limited number of excellent tickets in the stalls with a superb view at a cost of around £34. Children go free if they are members and accompanied by an adult. Please book early to avoid disappointment by contacting Andrew on 01484 640224.

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January cont… Tues 23 Fun Night – (Bronte) Join us at Millbridge for a light hearted evening playing cards and stand up bingo followed by an opportunity to test your skills deciding what things are by smelling, tasting and feeling. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Price £4 including buffet supper, the evening starts at 7.30pm at the Millbridge Working Men’s Club, Bennett Street, Liversedge, WF15 7ER. To book contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

Thurs 25 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 26 Film Night - The Hundred Foot Journey - (Dartmouth) Tonight we will be showing the uplifting and feel good comedy The Hundred Foot Journey staring Helen Mirren, as the owner of a Michelin star restaurant who is not happy with a new restaurant opening up 100 foot away from her own. All on the big screen in the warm and friendly surroundings of the members’ area, at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. The bar will be open and a light supper available as you enjoy the film in comfort. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the film starting at 7.30 p.m.; entry is free. To book and for more details contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

February 2018

Thurs 1 Charity Pig Racing - (District) They’re back! For one night only and to support the District Chairman’s Charity, the famous Harrods Pigs will be preforming six races for your delight. The Tote will be in operation and the evening starts at 7.30 with the first race. A hot supper will be served after the third race. Come and support the District Chairman’s (Lynn Bradbury) charity, have some fun and perhaps even go home with more than you came with. At the Huddersfield Irish Centre, Fitzwilliam Street, HD1 5BB. Tickets are only £6 each, including supper and the bar will be open. Please book early for catering purposes. To book contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

Sat 3 Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, playing whist in good company. The cost is £1.50 including refreshments; we start at 2 p.m. Contact Anthea on 01924 525804. 10 diary

February cont… Wed 7 Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb! - (Plantagenet) Wakefield is right at the heart of the famous Rhubarb Triangle, and this year we shall sample the rhubarb-themed menu to be presented at one of our favourite restaurants, Gaskell’s at Wakefield College, during the Rhubarb Festival, which takes place each February; 12.15 for 12.30 p.m., Margaret Street, Wakefield WF1 2DH. Cost £8.95 - £5 deposit required with booking. Book early with Josephine on 01924 363736.

Thurs 8 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 9 Ten Pin Bowling – (Well of Salvation) Ten pin bowling at UK Superbowl, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YL; we have a start time of 7 p.m. Please be early so you can choose your shoes and ball. The cost is £11 per person. Contact Andrew on 01484 640224 to confirm your place. See October advert.

Mon 12 Chocolate Quiz and Cakes (Strangers Refuge) Join us for the afternoon, enjoy our Quiz and afterwards light refreshments at the Elephant and Castle, Hollowgate, Holmfirth HD9 2DG starting at 2.00 p.m. To book contact Pat Whitworth on 01484 684324.

Thurs 15 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 16 Pancakes and Quiz - (True Brothers and Kirklees) Come and enjoy an afternoon quiz followed by as many pancakes as you can eat as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday a little early. At the Mirfield Cricket Club, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9NE, starting at 2 p.m. Entry is £3 including tea and coffee. For further details and to book contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

Thurs 22 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

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February cont… Fri 23 Supper - Whist & Poker Practice – (Victory) Join us in the members’ area and bar at the Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse, for whist or poker practice, it’s up to you. Come along and try whist as a new game or just play the game you already enjoy; the poker practice will be tournament style. The cost for all is £3.50 including supper. Starts 7.00 p.m., at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. Contact Lynn on 01484 640224 for more details.

March 2018

Sat 3 Whist Drive - (Peace & Village Pride) Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, playing whist in good company. The cost is £1.50 including refreshments. We start at 2 pm. Contact Anthea on 01924 525804.

Thurs 8 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 9 Ten Pin Bowling - (Well of Salvation) Ten pin bowling at UK Superbowl, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YL. We have a start time of 7 p.m. Please be early so you can choose your shoes and ball. The cost is £11 per person. Contact Andrew on 01484 640224 to confirm your place. See October advert.

Thurs 22 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

Fri 23 Beetle Drive - (True Brothers & Kirklees) Come and enjoy a relaxed afternoon playing beetle. There is sure to be a lot of frenzied activity and lots of fun plus prizes with the usual cream buns and tea, at the Mirfield Cricket Club, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 9NE, starting at 2 p.m. Entry is £3 including refreshments. For further details and to book contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

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March cont… Fri 23 Film Night – Lion - (Dartmouth) Tonight we will be showing the true, heart warming, story of a five year old Indian boy who gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India and away from his home and family. Learning to survive alone he is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, he sets out to find his family and finally returns home. In the warm and friendly surroundings of the members’ area at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. The bar will be open and a light supper available as you enjoy the film in comfort. The doors open at 7 p.m. with the film starting at 7.30 p.m. Entry is free. To book and for more details contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

Tues 27 Pudding Club – (Bronte) An old favourite returns to Bronte and is a must for those with a sweet tooth or who just like to share their favourite creations with others.You can come to just watch and sample or bring your favourite pudding (preferably cooked as we only have a microwave at Millbridge). After a brief presentation everyone will be able to sample the pudding There will be a prize for best pudding. Price £4 for spectators and free for competitors. There will be a buffet supper after Starts 7.30 p.m. at Millbridge Working Men's club. To book contact Anthea on 01924525804.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS - April 2018

Tues 10 Inter District Quiz - (District) Our heat of the Inter District Quiz starts at 7.30 p.m.; supper is available. Teams of four try to reach the final in June at Bradford. You may enter as a team of four, join with others on the night or just come along to offer your support. At the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY. To join in contact Andrew on 01484 640224.

Thurs 12, 19 and 26 Lunch Club - (Peace & Village Pride) Starts at 12.30 p.m. Three-course lunch, £4.50 per person. To book and for more details contact Barbara on 01274 670354. See October advert.

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Ceremonial Meetings (West Riding Ritual Lodge)

Mon 27 November - Brighouse are the hosts for the November ceremonial meeting of the West Riding Ritual Lodge. This will be held at the Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 1TY, starting at 8 p.m. Supper will be provided. For more information contact Sue on 01484 767562.

Mon 26 March - The March ceremonial meeting of the West Riding Ritual Lodge will be held at the Oddfellows Hall, Halifax, HX1 2JF, starting at 8 p.m and supper will be provided. For more information contact Sue on 01484 767562.

Young Oddfellows

Membership for ONLY £10

It’s not just adults who can enjoy the benefits of Oddfellows membership; anyone from new born to 17 years old can join the Young Oddfellows (YO).

Just £10 a year entitles each YO member to:

 £5 Gift Voucher  Social Events Every Christmas a card with a £5 gift Access to heaps of fun with a wide range of voucher to spend events and activities organised by our dedicated co-ordinator Faye Chadwick  Orphan Gift Fund * (events are advertised in separate YO Provides support to members who have lost Events Diary) one or both parents  Educational Awards *  Savings Adult Membership A number of educational bursaries to At 18 transfer to adult membership and save members undertaking first time degree money (receive up to 4 years adult courses—allocated on a competition basis membership free depending on age when and judged on criteria. joined) *Terms and conditions apply to all financial benefits. All Oddfellows benefits are non- contractual and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Call 0800 028 1810 for details or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk. For more information/application form Email: [email protected] OR Telephone: Lynn Bradbury/Andrew Porter 01484 640224

Find us on Facebook @oddfellows young ones 14 Huddersfield District - Do you need help?

None of us know what is round the corner … whether you just have a quick query, need a listening ear or access to specialist advice - we will do our best to help our members.

Care and Barbara Rice Welfare Officer Telephone: 01274 670354

Care and Welfare Volunteers:

Sue Ralph Telephone: 01484 767562 Leslie Hanman Telephone: 01484 602440

Marie Poole Telephone: 01484 718834

Colin Evans Telephone: 01484 648779 Andrew Porter Telephone: 01484 640224

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

Run by Citizens Advice for Oddfellows members, you can access free, confidential, independent advice on welfare benefits, money and debt issues, consumer problems, housing, fuel bills, employment issues and many other issues.

Care and Welfare Helpline Call 0800 0149 821 (free from any landline or mobile number) Monday - Thursday, 9am – 5pm, Friday, 9am – 4pm Email: [email protected]

Run by Oddfellows Care and Welfare, you 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 to you. Visit our website page at www.oddfellows.co.uk/CareAndAdvice for care and welfare information

The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited, Incorporated and registered in England Wales No. 223F. Registered Office 184-186 Deansagate, Manchester, M3 3WB.

15 At a glance – Branch Meetings

Mon 2 Oct Victory Irish Centre Fitzwilliam St 7.30 pm

Fri 13 Oct True Brothers & Kirklees Mirfield Cricket Club, Mirfield 2 pm

Mon 16 Oct Brighouse The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 7.30 pm

Mon 23 Oct Strangers Refuge Elephant & Castle, Holmfirth 2.30 pm

Mon 6 Nov Victory Irish Centre Fitzwilliam St 7.30 pm

Tue 14 Nov Bronte (Cleckheaton) Millbridge WMC, Liversedge 7.30 pm

Mon 20 Nov Brighouse The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 7.30 pm

Mon 20 Nov Strangers Refuge Elephant & Castle, Holmfirth 2.30 pm

Tue 28 Nov Plantagenet Outwood Memorial Hall, Wakefield 8 pm

Mon 4 Dec Victory Irish Centre Fitzwilliam St 7.30 pm

Tue 12 Dec Bronte (Cleckheaton) Millbridge WMC, Liversedge 7.30 pm

Mon 18 Dec Brighouse The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 7 pm

Mon 18 Dec Strangers Refuge Elephant & Castle, Holmfirth 4 pm

Mon 8 Jan Victory Irish Centre Fitzwilliam St 7.30 pm

Mon 15 Jan Brighouse The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 7.30 pm

Mon 15 Jan Strangers Refuge Elephant & Castle, Holmfirth 2.30 pm

Tue 23 Jan Bronte (Cleckheaton) Millbridge WMC, Liversedge 7.30 pm

Mon 5 Feb Victory Irish Centre Fitzwilliam St 7.30 pm

Mon 12 Feb Strangers Refuge Elephant & Castle, Holmfirth 2.30 pm

Fri 16 Feb True Brothers & Kirklees Mirfield Cricket Club, Mirfield 2 pm

Mon 19 Feb Brighouse The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 7.30 pm

Sat 24 Feb District AGM The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 2.15pm

Mon 5 Mar Victory AGM Irish Centre Fitzwilliam St 7.30 pm

Tue 13 Mar Plantagenet Outwood Memorial Hall, Wakefield 8 pm

Mon 19 Mar Brighouse AGM The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse 7.30 pm

Mon 19 Mar Strangers Refuge Elephant & Castle, Holmfirth 2.30 pm

Fri 23 Mar True Brothers & Kirklees Mirfield Cricket Club, Mirfield 2 pm

Tue 27 Mar Bronte (Cleckheaton) Millbridge WMC, Liversedge 7.30 pm

16 since 1810 EVENTS Cont... Branch Details The Young Ones (YO) Our junior section, the Young Ones, have been very busy FINANCIAL BRANCHES lately. They ran a “Teddy Pull” stall at the Golcar Lily day in VALLEYS May, which was so popular with the public that they ran out of LINK Victory Branch teddies in the early afternoon raising over £300. Secretary - Mrs. Lynn Bradbury Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and offers at www.oddfellows.co.uk 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT The Young Ones annual trip this year was to the Yorkshire Autumn 2017 Wildlife Park in Doncaster, the coach was full of the Young 01484 640224 Huddersfield District Newsletter Autumn 2015 Ones and their parents and they all had a fantastic day out. Meetings Huddersfield Irish Centre, Fitzwilliam St, Lynn has already held an The children (and we suspect the adults) were thrilled with Huddersfield HD1 5BB Afternoon Tea event in May and what the park had to offer, which included a “bug” show, lots The District Officers 1st Monday in the Month 7.30pm. was pleased to accept a large of animals and both an indoor and outdoor play area. The new District Officers installed at the District’s annual donation from the Bronte Strangers Refuge Branch meeting are Lynn Bradbury, District Chairman (Provincial You can keep up to date with what the Young Ones are up to Branch, who hosted a cabaret on their facebook page at @Oddfellowsyoungones Secretary - Mrs Pat Whitworth Grand Master) from Victory Branch, Dinah Hugo, Vice evening in June with singer Neil Little Cliffe, Town End Road, Wooldale, Chairman (Provincial Deputy Grand Master) from Brighouse Hurst (pictured) as the star Holmfirth HD9 1XT Branch and Marie Poole, Immediate Past Chairman 01484 684324 attraction. Future events planned (Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master) also from Meetings to raise much needed funds Brighouse Branch. Elephant and Castle, Holmfirth include another afternoon tea at 3rd Monday in the Month 2.30pm. Along with the District Secretary, they serve as District the Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse Brighouse Branch Officers, until the next annual meeting in February 2018. The on 11 November, a pie & Pea supper and quiz also at the Secretary - Mrs. Lynn Bradbury position of District Officer has with it the responsibility of not Hall, on 1 December and a Pig Racing evening at the 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT only seeing that the District and its Branches function Huddersfield Irish Centre on 1 February. Please look out for 01484 324929 correctly but also representing the District and its members these in the Events Diary and help to support the Welcome Meetings at functions and events when invited to attend by other The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse, Centre by coming along to support Lynn. 3rd Monday in the Month 7.30pm. Districts. 2016 Chairman’s Charity Presentation Obituary DISTRICT SECRETARY Mr. Andrew Porter Sister Marie Poole, Past Provincial Grand Master (District It is with regret that we report the death of Past Provincial 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT Chairman) raised a grand total of £2,000 for her chosen Grand Master Brother Neil Roberts, of the Strangers 01484 640224 charity, the Jane Garforth Cancer Support Fund. Marie Refuge Branch, who died unexpectedly early this year. Email: [email protected] raised funds through a variety of organised events and Assistant Secretary - Mrs. Val Lees activities during her year in office. These included Afternoon Neil had not felt up to his normal good health since early (Contact details as above) autumn 2016. He was later admitted to Huddersfield Tea, a bottle collection with participants guessing the total Royal Infirmary but when members of his Branch visited SOCIAL BRANCHES amount, a cabaret evening, raffles and more. he was chatty and positive. However, events change quickly and Neil sadly passed away on 16 February 2017. Dartmouth - attached to Victory Neil was made a member of the Oddfellows from a young Well of Salvation - attached to Victory age, he was enrolled into the Albion Lodge Honley, which Secretary - Mr. Andrew Porter merged with Strangers Refuge on 31st of June 1989. 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT 01484 640224 Neil’s first recorded attendance of Strangers Refuge Chairman’s Chosen Charity for 2017 Lodge Meetings was on 17th July 1989. Peace and Village Pride - attached to One of the “privileges” of the District Chairman is to help He was a bright boy at school and was preparing to Brighouse raise funds for a charity of their own choice and as the attend University to train to become a Doctor of Bronte - attached to Brighouse Chairman changes every year so the charity the District Medicine, however his father died suddenly aged about 48 and the family could not Secretary - Mrs. Anthea Beaumont supports changes. This enables us to support a wide range afford the 5 years medical training so instead chose to qualify as a pharmacist at 221 Crossley Lane, Mirfield WF14 0PA Sunderland Polytechnic. This he accomplished and became a pharmacist initially at 01924 525804 of organisations over a period. Boots and finally for local Holmfirth Pharmacy businesses. He suffered a heart attack Our Chairman for the year Sister Lynn Bradbury has chosen in his late forties, which impeded his opportunities in some ways afterwards. True Brothers and Kirklees Neil valued his Oddfellows membership and enrolled his wife, three sons and two attached to Brighouse ‘The Welcome Centre, Food Bank and more’ as her charity granddaughters in the Branch. Secretary - Mr. Andrew Porter of the year. This small registered charity provides practical, 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT short-term support to help local people who are in crisis and In recent years, Neil was intent on supporting Strangers Refuge Branch, persuading 01484 640224 who are referred to them by a front-line service in Kirklees. The Jayne Garforth Information Centre in Calderdale his brother to become a Branch Trustee and his wife Cathy, to attend the Lodge provides free and confidential information and support to meetings and events regularly. More recently he decided to seek election to the Plantagenet - attached to Brighouse The Welcome Centre offers practical support, including Huddersfield District Committee of Management, became Provincial Grand Master in people living with cancer and their families. They provide Secretary - Mrs. Josephine Douglas food, toiletries, bedding, household items and warm clothes support through signposting people for benefits advice, 2014 and attended the Annual Moveable Conference of the Society in 2014 and 2015. 5 Coppice Close, Wakefield WF1 4TA to individuals and families in crisis. The centre publishes a Neil was more than helpful to his Lodge Secretary in many ways and all are sad at the 01924 363736 complimentary therapies and various support networks. passing of so talented and capable member. Sadly Neil’s wife, Cathy, passed away 1 regular shortages list and any items you wish to donate can The charity also helps to buy equipment that will benefit July 2017. The District officers would also like to express their deepest sympathy to Young Ones be brought to the Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse, for us to cancer sufferers. Neil and Cathy’s family. Co-ordinator - Faye Chadwick deliver. Beside the food collections they are looking for 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield pans, thermos flasks, mugs, tin openers, freezer bags and A cheque for £2,000 was presented to Carina Madden one The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester HD4 5UT bags for life, dishcloths, kitchen utensils, baking trays, of the Breast Cancer Nurses, at the Oddfellows Hall, Unity Friendly Society Limited, Incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F. Email: [email protected] Registered Office 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB. measuring jugs and tumblers. Brighouse on 1 July 2017.

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I can’t believe how fast the last six months have flown since my first newsletter. I have attended some of the many and varied social events in the District, getting to know members as well sitting in on Branch Committee meetings to gain a better understanding of the structure and organisation. I am September’s the month to make new friends also enjoying the social side on offer, especially attending Film Nights and the accompanying suppers put on by Lynn Bradbury and Barbara Rice at the Oddfellows Hall in Brighouse – delicious! Oddfellows Friendship Month In June, I attended my first Oddfellows conference, known as the Annual Moveable Conference (AMC), and held in Southport this year. I found this very informative and interesting, which has gone a long way in If your social life is in need of a shake-up, or you’re ready to educating me on all things Oddfellows. start adding some extra names to your contacts book, then the Oddfellows has declared September a great time to take It’s a small world! Following my last Editorial Pat Watson contacted me and through our action and make new friends. correspondence, I actually discovered we are related! Pat kindly sent in a photo of members of the Brighouse Oddfellows gathered for their annual trip, which we Val Lees, Assistant Provincial Secretary for the Huddersfield established pre dates the one I published in the last newsletter. Pat is on the second row District, said: “The Friendship Month campaign is in its eighth of children, the first child from the left. I think Health and safety would take a dim view year now. It’s a way of reminding people just how important it of people standing on the railway tracks for a photo shoot these days so please don’t is to have the support of friends around you. They really do try this! make the good times better and the hard times easier. Friendships often start as a result of sharing a fun experience Want to share your memories, then please get in touch – [email protected] or by learning something together and our events provide that or you can write/phone via the District Secretary’s contact details in the newsletter. opportunity in a really easy, relaxed way.” The Society’s members regularly get together to enjoy social events such as talks, trips out, lunches, coffee mornings and However, making new friends doesn’t have to be confined to NEWS evening get-togethers. Knowing all too well how daunting September. Huddersfield District and its Branches host those first steps to expand your social circle can be, see our serious side of the business, with policy and rules debated and Southport Welcomes the Oddfellows article (below) on our top five tips for finding friendship. regular events and activities in the Huddersfield, Wakefield, propositions resolved or not as the case may be. There is also the Brighouse and Holmfirth areas throughout the year. To receive Annual Moveable Conference 2017 nominations and appointments for Grand Master of the Order a copy of the events diary, or to find out more, call Andrew on A hot and sunny Southport welcomed the Oddfellows Annual and their deputy, as well as members for the Board of Directors Top tips for making friends from 01484 640224, email [email protected] Moveable Conference (AMC) this year. Deputies and visitors and the various committees. representing Districts from all over the United Kingdom attend the Oddfellows… or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk/events However, it’s not all work and the conference. For over two centuries, Branches of the Oddfellows have “We can’t wait to welcome new faces at our events as no play. There were lots of fun provided opportunities for people to get together locally and we know there’s nothing quite like sharing laughs and Proceedings kicked off on the Saturday evening in true events and activities in the spark new friendships. Oddfellows style with the Grand Master’s, Barn Dance. On evenings organised by various a brew in good company.” 1. Ditch ideas of friendship quotas - Don’t think that Sunday, following a Church Service the Officers of the Order laid Districts, Raffles, an unusual people have all the friends they need already. Friendships a wreath at the RNLI memorial and in the afternoon attendees twist on Bingo and Pig Racing were warmly entertained by the Oddfellows Brass Band. to name just a few. don’t work on a one in, one out basis. Circles of friends On Monday and through to Wednesday it was down to the As the sunset on Southport change all the time. There’s always space for someone you AMC the conference concluded really connect with. on Wednesday with a farewell 2. Take the initiative - It may have been easier, almost dance in the evening. effortless, to meet people when you were younger, as life-stages of school, parenting, marriage and work push you Next year’s AMC will be held in Llandudno. If you are interested in to socialise more regularly. Even then, however, the process getting involved or finding out more about the business/committee side of the Oddfellows, why not pop along of connecting with like-minded people is an active one. In to your local Branch. Meeting details can be found on the back later life, the opportunities to mix often become less, so it will page of the Huddersfield District Events Diary. require more effort from you to make it happen. 3. Understand what motivates you - Ask yourself, what hobby or pastime would you like to resurrect, is there anything on your radar that you’d like to try? Search for a local class or EVENTS group activity and go for a trial. People may suggest that you should try this or that but by making it personal, the reward Hold up! It’s the Oddfellows Summer Holiday and chances of crossing paths with a soul mate is far greater. Friends meet for lunch… In July forty-two Members from around the country, including twenty-two 4. Share your plans - Tell people that you’re looking for … And our friends at Strangers Refuge did just that. from our District joined the Society’s Chairman Tony Lucket and his wife things to do – say a craft or walking club or even a local group Christine for the Oddfellows Annual Holiday at Alverston Hall in Cheshire. to head to for a friendly chat – and ask them if they’ve any In May, members of the Strangers Refuge Lodge, old and The facilities were excellent and Warner Holidays and Brother Tony ideas. You’ll be surprised at how eager people will be to help. new, enjoyed a lunch at The Golden Cock in Farnley Tyas. welcomed us with a Champagne reception. The friendly atmosphere and They may even know of something that’s going on that you Even though the weather was not on their side, all the the events for visitors made for fun packed days and evenings. were unaware of, or better still will invite you along to an members had a fantastic meal and the venue lived up to their Lynn Bradbury and Marie Poole took part in a baking lesson and made event. expectations. shortbread to bring home for our lunch club. Other members took part in the many activities laid on at Warner’s including bowling, golf, walking, rifle 5. Adopt a win-win mind set - You find a local group to try. shooting, swimming, archery, sun bathing and even outdoor snooker. You go along. It’s not for you. You don’t go again. What have On 23 October, they are meeting up for Brunch at Philomena There was never any time to get bored as the entertainment went on from you lost apart from a little time? Don’t feel disheartened. Pat Foggs, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 7HP. This themed bistro morning until late evening. yourself on the back for getting out and taking positive action, café serves high quality dishes, all made fresh to order. Pictured are some of Huddersfield’s members trying their hand at rifle and just give something else a go. Trust us, that person who Meeting at the venue at 1.00 p.m. To book contact Pat shooting. laughs at exactly the same thing as you do is out there. Whitworth on 01484 684324. since 1810 EVENTS Cont... Branch Details The Young Ones (YO) Our junior section, the Young Ones, have been very busy FINANCIAL BRANCHES lately. They ran a “Teddy Pull” stall at the Golcar Lily day in VALLEYS May, which was so popular with the public that they ran out of LINK Victory Branch teddies in the early afternoon raising over £300. Secretary - Mrs. Lynn Bradbury Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and offers at www.oddfellows.co.uk 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT The Young Ones annual trip this year was to the Yorkshire Autumn 2017 Wildlife Park in Doncaster, the coach was full of the Young 01484 640224 Huddersfield District Newsletter Autumn 2015 Ones and their parents and they all had a fantastic day out. Meetings Huddersfield Irish Centre, Fitzwilliam St, Lynn has already held an The children (and we suspect the adults) were thrilled with Huddersfield HD1 5BB Afternoon Tea event in May and what the park had to offer, which included a “bug” show, lots The District Officers 1st Monday in the Month 7.30pm. was pleased to accept a large of animals and both an indoor and outdoor play area. The new District Officers installed at the District’s annual donation from the Bronte Strangers Refuge Branch meeting are Lynn Bradbury, District Chairman (Provincial You can keep up to date with what the Young Ones are up to Branch, who hosted a cabaret on their facebook page at @Oddfellowsyoungones Secretary - Mrs Pat Whitworth Grand Master) from Victory Branch, Dinah Hugo, Vice evening in June with singer Neil Little Cliffe, Town End Road, Wooldale, Chairman (Provincial Deputy Grand Master) from Brighouse Hurst (pictured) as the star Holmfirth HD9 1XT Branch and Marie Poole, Immediate Past Chairman 01484 684324 attraction. Future events planned (Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master) also from Meetings to raise much needed funds Brighouse Branch. Elephant and Castle, Holmfirth include another afternoon tea at 3rd Monday in the Month 2.30pm. Along with the District Secretary, they serve as District the Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse Brighouse Branch Officers, until the next annual meeting in February 2018. The on 11 November, a pie & Pea supper and quiz also at the Secretary - Mrs. Lynn Bradbury position of District Officer has with it the responsibility of not Hall, on 1 December and a Pig Racing evening at the 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT only seeing that the District and its Branches function Huddersfield Irish Centre on 1 February. Please look out for 01484 324929 correctly but also representing the District and its members these in the Events Diary and help to support the Welcome Meetings at functions and events when invited to attend by other The Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse, Centre by coming along to support Lynn. 3rd Monday in the Month 7.30pm. Districts. 2016 Chairman’s Charity Presentation Obituary DISTRICT SECRETARY Mr. Andrew Porter Sister Marie Poole, Past Provincial Grand Master (District It is with regret that we report the death of Past Provincial 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT Chairman) raised a grand total of £2,000 for her chosen Grand Master Brother Neil Roberts, of the Strangers 01484 640224 charity, the Jane Garforth Cancer Support Fund. Marie Refuge Branch, who died unexpectedly early this year. Email: [email protected] raised funds through a variety of organised events and Assistant Secretary - Mrs. Val Lees activities during her year in office. These included Afternoon Neil had not felt up to his normal good health since early (Contact details as above) autumn 2016. He was later admitted to Huddersfield Tea, a bottle collection with participants guessing the total Royal Infirmary but when members of his Branch visited SOCIAL BRANCHES amount, a cabaret evening, raffles and more. he was chatty and positive. However, events change quickly and Neil sadly passed away on 16 February 2017. Dartmouth - attached to Victory Neil was made a member of the Oddfellows from a young Well of Salvation - attached to Victory age, he was enrolled into the Albion Lodge Honley, which Secretary - Mr. Andrew Porter merged with Strangers Refuge on 31st of June 1989. 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT 01484 640224 Neil’s first recorded attendance of Strangers Refuge Chairman’s Chosen Charity for 2017 Lodge Meetings was on 17th July 1989. Peace and Village Pride - attached to One of the “privileges” of the District Chairman is to help He was a bright boy at school and was preparing to Brighouse raise funds for a charity of their own choice and as the attend University to train to become a Doctor of Bronte - attached to Brighouse Chairman changes every year so the charity the District Medicine, however his father died suddenly aged about 48 and the family could not Secretary - Mrs. Anthea Beaumont supports changes. This enables us to support a wide range afford the 5 years medical training so instead chose to qualify as a pharmacist at 221 Crossley Lane, Mirfield WF14 0PA Sunderland Polytechnic. This he accomplished and became a pharmacist initially at 01924 525804 of organisations over a period. Boots and finally for local Holmfirth Pharmacy businesses. He suffered a heart attack Our Chairman for the year Sister Lynn Bradbury has chosen in his late forties, which impeded his opportunities in some ways afterwards. True Brothers and Kirklees Neil valued his Oddfellows membership and enrolled his wife, three sons and two attached to Brighouse ‘The Welcome Centre, Food Bank and more’ as her charity granddaughters in the Branch. Secretary - Mr. Andrew Porter of the year. This small registered charity provides practical, 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield HD4 5UT short-term support to help local people who are in crisis and In recent years, Neil was intent on supporting Strangers Refuge Branch, persuading 01484 640224 who are referred to them by a front-line service in Kirklees. The Jayne Garforth Information Centre in Calderdale his brother to become a Branch Trustee and his wife Cathy, to attend the Lodge provides free and confidential information and support to meetings and events regularly. More recently he decided to seek election to the Plantagenet - attached to Brighouse The Welcome Centre offers practical support, including Huddersfield District Committee of Management, became Provincial Grand Master in people living with cancer and their families. They provide Secretary - Mrs. Josephine Douglas food, toiletries, bedding, household items and warm clothes support through signposting people for benefits advice, 2014 and attended the Annual Moveable Conference of the Society in 2014 and 2015. 5 Coppice Close, Wakefield WF1 4TA to individuals and families in crisis. The centre publishes a Neil was more than helpful to his Lodge Secretary in many ways and all are sad at the 01924 363736 complimentary therapies and various support networks. passing of so talented and capable member. Sadly Neil’s wife, Cathy, passed away 1 regular shortages list and any items you wish to donate can The charity also helps to buy equipment that will benefit July 2017. The District officers would also like to express their deepest sympathy to Young Ones be brought to the Oddfellows Hall, Brighouse, for us to cancer sufferers. Neil and Cathy’s family. Co-ordinator - Faye Chadwick deliver. Beside the food collections they are looking for 196 Cowlersley Lane, Huddersfield pans, thermos flasks, mugs, tin openers, freezer bags and A cheque for £2,000 was presented to Carina Madden one The Oddfellows is the trading name of The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester HD4 5UT bags for life, dishcloths, kitchen utensils, baking trays, of the Breast Cancer Nurses, at the Oddfellows Hall, Unity Friendly Society Limited, Incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 223F. Email: [email protected] Registered Office 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB. measuring jugs and tumblers. Brighouse on 1 July 2017.

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