Redruth Event Leaves Guests Smiling – But What Made It So Special?

Coffee, cake, and community spirit came together in Redruth this week as the latest Oddfellows Open House was hailed the best one yet.

Held at the Oddfellows Hall on Green Lane, the event saw a busy crowd of guests and members of the Friendly Society gather for a relaxed morning packed with conversation, laughter and home-baked treats—all completely free of charge.

A Treat-Filled Morning

A hardworking team of volunteers kept everyone topped up with tea and coffee while a tempting table of sweet treats stole the show. From Cornish hevva cake and chocolate biscuits to charming Easter chick cupcakes and a classic rich fruit cake, the spread had something for everyone. Even fresh fruit made an appearance, adding to the generous selection.

Guests also put their general knowledge to the test with a fun tabletop quiz. Winners got to enjoy a lucky dip of carefully wrapped prizes—adding an extra layer of excitement to the morning’s festivities.

Visitors from Afar

The atmosphere was further brightened by the presence of international guests, with friends from the Netherlands joining the event and adding to the warm and welcoming vibe.

The event was just one of many run by the Oddfellows, a group with a mission to bring people together and help build new friendships. A recent survey of members revealed the top three reasons people first got involved were: to spend more time with others, to make new friends, and to enjoy more social time outside the home.

Events Across Cornwall and Beyond

The Plymouth and Truro District of the Oddfellows hosts around five in-person events a month, with regular meet-ups in Redruth, Truro and Plymouth.

District Secretary Pete English said:

“We’re always happy to send out information so you can pick out what interests you. We’ve got a wonderful, welcoming group of people—some come on their own, others with friends or partners—and there’s always a host on hand to greet you. Everything’s organised, so all you need to do is turn up and enjoy yourself. I’d also like to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped make today’s event such a success—from the cake bakers and tea pourers to the tidy-up crew and our special guests from the Netherlands as well as to who all came along.”

Can’t Get Out? You Can Still Join In

For those unable to attend in person, the Oddfellows also runs around 70 free online events each month via Zoom—open to anyone looking to make new connections from the comfort of home.

The Plymouth and Truro District is one of 99 branches of the national Oddfellows network, which is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the UK. As well as a full calendar of social events, members can access benefits like care and welfare support, a travel club, volunteering opportunities, and ways to get involved in fundraising.

To learn more, you can contact Pete at peter.english@oddfellows.co.uk, call 01209 200810, or write to: The Oddfellows Hall, 49 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LL

You can also request a free local information pack or browse upcoming events at:👉 www.oddfellows.co.uk/activities