Huddersfield District October 2017 - March 2018 Castle Hill, Huddersfield 1 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. 3 diary 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. 4 diary 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 5 diary 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.