by Lesley Wilkinson
WARRINGTON Oddfellows society celebrated its 200th birthday with a tea party at the Town Hall.
Members of the public were invited to join in the celebration and the Deputy Mayoress and Mayoress, Coun and Mrs Ted Finnegan, were among those to accept.
Members chatted to guests about the history of the society and its programme of events. There was also draw with prizes including an afternoon tea for two at Shelly’s Restaurant, £30 high street shopping vouchers and beauty vouchers.
During the next few months, the Warrington District of the Oddfellows has a busy social calendar including day trips to Ulverston, Southport and Liverpool , museum visits, coffee mornings, talks, lunches and games afternoons.
The Oddfellows is one of the oldest not-for-profit friendly societies in the world.
Further information is available from Angela Smith on 0151 420 0661 or by email at [email protected]
Society's 200th birthday party
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