A year of Sunday roasts for West Cornwall Oddfellows in Hayle

Somewhere between the roast potatoes and the pudding, a round of applause broke out in a dining room in Hayle.

It was for Janice, the organiser who has spent the past twelve months getting members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society round a table for Sunday lunch. And the West Cornwall Oddfellows Sunday Lunch Group had good reason to clap. It has just turned one.

A roast with all the trimmings

The group’s latest gathering was held at the White Hart Hotel in Hayle. Members sat down to a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings, followed by a selection of desserts.

In a year the lunches have become a regular fixture in the local calendar. The idea is simple. Good food, friendship and an afternoon in company, with a chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet a few new ones along the way.

A first anniversary, and a thank you

The anniversary gave the afternoon an extra reason to celebrate. Janice was given a warm round of applause in recognition of her hard work and dedication in bringing members and guests together throughout the year.

More Sunday lunches and community events are planned for the months ahead, as the group carries on bringing people together across the District.

Who the Oddfellows are

The Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows is part of one of the UK’s oldest friendly societies, set up around friendship, support and community spirit. Membership is open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Members can go along to regular social events in Redruth, Truro, Plymouth and the surrounding areas. Other benefits include:

• Welfare and care support
• Access to a dedicated travel club
• Opportunities to volunteer and raise funds for good causes
• Ways to connect and form lasting friendships

How to get involved

Anyone interested can ask for a free information pack and a diary of upcoming events from Peter English, the local Secretary, by emailing [email protected] or calling 01209 200810.

The local base is The Oddfellows Hall, 49 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LL. More on membership and its benefits is on the Oddfellows website.

And newcomers are welcome at a future lunch. The group promises a warm welcome, good company and, of course, the roast.