SUNDAY 4 MARCH 2012 - SUNDAY LUNCH - LOYAL UNITED LODGE

At The Farmer's Boy, 216 Common Road, Kensworth, Beds, LU6 2PJ. 12.30 for 1pm.

Please book in advance by calling Paul on 07761 250654.

THURSDAY 8 MARCH 2012 - EVENING MEAL - LOYAL BEDFORD LODGE

At the Skyline Restaurant, Bedford College. Themed evening with Taste of Deep South (with Jazz) 7 for 7.30pm, £18 per head. Further details available from the Lodge Secretary.

SUNDAY 11 MARCH 2012 - DISTRICT EVENT - ANNIVERSARY VISIT TO SPONSORED TREE

We will be making our now bi-annual visit to our sponsored tree in the Marston Vale. Meet at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine, at 1.30pm in the car park for a gentle stroll to the tree, followed by convivial tea and cakes in the Forest Centre afterwards. Always a very pleasant afternoon for all ages.

No need to book, and no entry fee if joining the group - just meet us there!

MONDAY 12 MARCH 2012 - LODGE MEETING FOLLOWED BY BINGO AND FISH & CHIP SUPPER - Loyal Victoria Lodge

At normal Lodge venue and time.

SATURDAY 24th MARCH 2012 - THEATRE TRIP - LOYAL ALBERT LODGE

"Orpheus in the Underworld" - presented by the Hitchin Thespians - an extremely talented amateur group whose productions are regularly enjoyed and appreciated by the Lodge members.

At the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage.

Please book in advance - contact the Albert Lodge Secretary, Glyn Williams

SUNDAY 1 APRIL - SUNDAY LUNCH - LOYAL UNITED LODGE

A venue in the locality - details will be added when known.

Contact: Lodge Secretary.

SUNDAY 15 APRIL - DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICE

At Finedon Independent Weslyan Chapel, Affleck Bridge, Finedon, Northants, NN9 5LZ at 3pm followed by tea.

LUNCH will be served between 12pm and 1pm at £6 per head - tickets MUST be purchased in advance, please - contact Ann Boyle on 01933 680722

SATURDAY 21 APRIL - LOYAL BIGGLESWADE/BEDFORD LODGE - WALK

A walk in the Biggleswade / Sandy area - details to be confirmed closer to the time.

Contact: Lodge Secretary

SUNDAY 6 MAY - SUNDAY LUNCH - LOYAL UNITED LODGE

A venue in the locality - details will be added when known.

Contact: Lodge Secretary.

MONDAY 14 MAY - LODGE MEETING & TALK - LOYAL VICTORIA LODGE

At the normal Lodge venue, from 7.30pm: a short meeting followed with a talk by Patricia entitled "Grandma's Herbal Remedies". There will also be a raffle in aid of the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.

SATURDAY 26 MAY - CROQUET - LOYAL BEDFORD LODGE

At Ancell Sports Ground, Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford, Bucks, MK11 1BN. All welcome, with training if needed. £3 per person including tea and coffee - please bring your own packed lunch. FLAT SOLED SHOES must be worn please.

Starts at 10am.

Please book with the Bedford Lodge Secretary.

WEDNESDAY 30 MAY - "AGEING WELL" EXHIBITION - LOYAL BEDFORD LODGE

Members of the Loyal Bedford Lodge will be at this exhibition at the Bedford Corn Exchange - if you're in town that day, do drop by to hello and find out more from various organisations including the Oddfellows.

Contact the Lodge Secretary for more information.

SUNDAY 3 JUNE- SUNDAY LUNCH - LOYAL UNITED LODGE

A venue in the locality - details will be added when known.

Contact: Lodge Secretary.

MONDAY 11 JUNE - WALK AND STRAWBERRIES & CREAM - LOYAL VICTORIA LODGE

We will meet at the field owned by our Lodge (on the corner of London Road and The Pyghtles, Wollaston) at 7.30pm for a celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, then a short meeting in the barn and a walk down to the arbour. Then to 148 London Road for a strawberry & cream tea. All welcome, but please book ahead of time to allow for adequate catering.

Contact: Lodge Secretary.

SATURDAY 23 JUNE - THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER'S SUMMER BALL - DISTRICT EVENT

At the Tithe Barn, Wellingborough, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets £25 per head - must be purchased in advance please.

Further details to follow.

Contact: Prov CS sue@oddfellowsbedsandbucks.co.uk

SUNDAY 12 AUGUST - CANAL CRUISE WITH CREAM TEA - DISTRICT EVENT

From Pitstone Wharf, Cheddington Road, Pitstone, Bucks, LU7 9AD. Leaving at 1.30pm for a 3 1/2 hour cruise with a cream tea. A popular event enjoyed by all ages.

Tickets £17 each - £10 for children (aged 2 - 16) - please book by the end of July.

Contact: Prov CS sue@oddfellowsbedsandbucks.co.uk

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2012 - DISTRICT EVENT - ANNIVERSARY VISIT TO SPONSORED TREE

We will be making our now bi-annual visit to our sponsored tree in the Marston Vale. Meet at the Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine, at 1.30pm in the car park for a gentle stroll to the tree, followed by convivial tea and cakes in the Forest Centre afterwards. Always a very pleasant afternoon for all ages.

No need to book, and no entry fee if joining the group - just meet us there!