CUMBRIA Oddfellows is inviting all retirees who want to explore their local surroundings, but might be stuck with who to go with, to join them.

The local friendly society’s members often set out to explore Cumbria’s attractions, dine out, or enjoy walks together.

Branch social organiser of Cumbria Oddfellows, Samantha Richardson, believes that trying new things is better in good company.

She added: “Most of our members are retired, so they find they have more free time to do things that they’ve not had time to do before.

"However, sometimes their friends are still working, or they don’t have that like-minded person to share the experience with.

“That’s where we come in. We always have space for new faces. In fact, the more the merrier!”

The group has recently visited Keswick Launch, Samyeling Monastery, Silloth, Settle and Hexham with theatre trips, ten pin bowling, museum visits and shopping trips on the horizon on, as well as our usual walks, coffee mornings and monthly lunches.

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Dawn Rafferty, from Durham has been a member of Cumbria Oddfellows for 6months since relocating to Carlisle. She said: “I found Oddfellows by chance when a friend did an internet search. I am new to the area.

"The members of Cumbria Oddfellows have been very welcoming and I am enjoying meeting new friends, having fun and getting to know my local adopted area.

"They have been a lifeline, so I thank them all.”

To receive a free copy of the Cumbria Oddfellows’ latest events diary, email samantha.richardson@oddfellows.co.uk.