Redruth and Truro Oddfellows Hold Cornwall-Themed Quiz Afternoon

You think you know Cornwall? The members of two local friendship groups put that very question to themselves this month, and the results came with chocolate.

The Oddfellows Friendship Groups in Redruth and Truro met up in May for an afternoon of quizzing, chatting and a little gentle competition. The format had a creative twist to it. Members were shown photographs and asked to identify well-known Cornish locations, then moved on to anagrams and quiz questions that got everyone thinking.

Chocolate on the Line

Each round winner walked away with a chocolate bar, which kept the friendly rivalry going nicely. But the quiz itself was only part of the appeal. Conversation flowed throughout, with members swapping memories and stories as they worked through the questions.

Once the answers were in, everyone settled down to tea, coffee, cakes, chocolate biscuits and fresh fruit.

More Than Just a Quiz

The afternoon also gave organisers a chance to run through a short welfare update and remind members about the benefits available to them. These include dental and optical support grants, a dedicated advice line, and welfare support.

A prize raffle raised funds for local charitable causes, and members had the chance to dip into the free book club and pick up the take-home puzzle sheets that always go down well.

Joining In

The Plymouth and Truro District of the Oddfellows is part of one of the UK’s oldest friendly societies. Membership is open to people of all ages, with friendship groups and social gatherings running across Redruth, Truro, Plymouth and the surrounding areas. Activities range from lunches and organised trips to talks, games and competitions.

Anyone interested in a free information pack and a diary of upcoming events can contact Peter English, the local Secretary, by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01209 200810. The Oddfellows Hall is at 49 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LL.

More information about membership and benefits is available at oddfellows.co.uk.