A COMMUNITY group is inviting people to get involved in their calendar of events.

The Oddfellows Leigh and Bolton District branch organises free and inexpensive social events, care and welfare support and travel clubs to bring people together to create friendship and unity among members.

Oddfellows is a not-for-profit organisation which was founded in 1810 and has 310,000 members across 132 branches in the country.

Branch secretary Pamela Casey said: “There are many reasons to get involved with our group but essentially we help people of any age to get a bigger kick out of life.

“Meeting new people locally and getting more involved in the community through volunteering and fundraising, and having reliable people to turn to in good times and bad, is the bedrock of what we offer.

“We would love for new people to come along to give us a try and see how we could bring that extra bit of happiness into their lives.

“There is something for everyone here, whoever you are or whatever your personal circumstance.”

Annual membership for Oddfellows is £30.

For more information about the Oddfellows Leigh and Bolton District, or to receive a membership pack, contact Pamela on 0161 776 0945 or e-mail pamela.casey@oddfellows.co.uk.