Birmingham Oddfellows is encouraging residents across Birmingham, Bromsgrove and Solihull to wave goodbye to winter by meeting new people and exploring the local area through its new season of social activities.

From scenic walks to day trips and relaxed get-togethers, the friendship group has a variety of events planned throughout spring to help people connect and enjoy the brighter days.

Birmingham Oddfellows has around 250 local members, mostly older adults. Members meet regularly in Rubery, Kings Heath, Mere Green, Harborne, Bromsgrove and Solihull for walks, games, day trips (including recent holidays such as Torquay), as well as coffee mornings, quizzes and social catch-ups.

Upcoming events this spring include:

- Bromsgrove Cuppa and Chat: Monday 20 April, 11am – 12.30pm, Bromsgrove Golf Centre, Old Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1LD
- Mere Green Cuppa and Chat: Tuesday 21 April, 11.15am – 12.45pm, The Crown, Walsall Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RA
- Rubery Cuppa and Catch Up: Monday 27 April, 11am – 12.30pm, Morrisons Café, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9AH
- Kings Heath Cuppa and Chat: Wednesday 6 May, 11am – 12.30pm, The Billesley, Brook Lane, Birmingham, B13 0AB
- Harborne Games, Cuppa and Catch Up: Monday 11 May, 11am – 12.30pm, The Green Man, 2 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NE
- Solihull Cuppa and Chat: Thursday 21 May, 1pm – 2.30pm, The Royal British Legion, 18 Union Road, Solihull, B91 3DH

As well as attending events, Birmingham Oddfellows members can access a variety of benefits including care and welfare support and a travel club. There are also opportunities to volunteer and take part in fundraising initiatives.

The Oddfellows also hosts around 60 free online events each month, open to everyone, including a monthly virtual open day where people can learn more about its friendship groups.

To find out more about Birmingham Oddfellows, upcoming activities, or to receive a free local information pack and events diary, call 0800 028 1810 or visit oddfellows.co.uk