Written by Ellie Wiles. At The Odney Club, we don't just work in the community – we actively support it! We’re incredibly proud to champion Elizabeth House, Cookham, as our chosen charity for 2026. Spearheading our fundraising adventures and heading up the mission is our amazing Conference Co-ordinator, Tammie Hawkins. 'Elizabeth House is a charity incredibly close to my heart. Losing both of my parents before they had a chance to grow old. This taught me that reaching your g

Say hello to Tigerlily, one of our incredible Activities Team Leaders! From having your usual drink ready at the bar to welcoming you poolside with a smile, Tiger is a familiar face to all. We caught up to hear what she and the team have in store for your little ones over the holidays! Tigerlily | Photographed by Partner Tom Smith When did your journey with the Partnership begin? My journey with the Partnership began in 2021 in John Lewis High Wycombe café. I was there for ei

Summer days | Photographed by Partner Tom Smith This Bank Holiday weekend heatwave offered a glimpse of the vibrant days waiting for you this summer. Family fun day was a success with more than a thousand of you, of all ages in attendance! When the temperature hit its peak, the pool quickly became the ultimate hotspot, helping over 2,000 of you stay refreshed as the afternoon warmed up. Taking a moment to look back on a busy, sun-filled week, our Activities Manager, Bethany,

Craig | Photographed by Partner Tom Smith Meet Craig, one of our brilliant chefs here at The Odney Club! Whether he’s preparing your morning breakfast and brunch or crafting the perfect lunch for our delegates, Craig brings a wealth of flavour to the table, inspired by his previous culinary adventures around the globe. When did you begin at The Odney Club? Which kitchens or culinary experiences shaped your career? I joined The Odney Club in October of last year. As for what s

Ellie | Photographed by Partner Tom Smith We’d like to introduce Ellie, The Odney Club’s resident Graphic Designer! From the dining menus to the children's stamper trails, Ellie creates a huge variety of materials for the club and wider hotels. Simply put: if it’s printed and it makes your Odney experience better, it likely passed Ellie’s desk! Tell us about your path to the Partnership. How does your previous experience influence your day-to-day work now? I’m a 'Partnership

Ricky is a familiar face to everyone here at The Odney Club. As a vital member of our grounds team, he wears many hats, but one of his most important seasonal tasks is the restoration of our rowing boats. Take a look behind the scenes at how we maintain one of your favourite parts of the Club! Video by Partner Tom Smith

Bethany | Photographed by Partner Tom Smith Say hello to Bethany, our Activities Manager! Whether she's managing the pool, the dog paddock, or our action-packed Zumba and archery sessions, Bethany keeps the Club buzzing. She’s also our resident visionary for fun, constantly dreaming up fresh member events like our Easter festivities and the hit Scarecrow Trail. You've made such an impact in such a short time. What did your journey look like before you came to The Odney Club?

Andrew | Photographed by Partner Tom Smith Meet Andrew, just one of our many fantastic members here at Odney. We caught up with him recently to hear, in his own words, what the club means to him. Tell us a little about yourself... I’m nearing 74 now, and I spent most of my life in the world of hydraulics engineering, building machines that were shipped all over the globe. But 25 years ago, I decided on a complete change of pace. It was a bit of an accidental career move; we w

Paula, from our events team, not only coordinated this year’s fundraising efforts but also stepped up to the challenge of hiking Snowdon. Joining the mission from our front-of-house team, Cristiane completed an incredible 457 km cycle from Paris to Cookham. Here are the highlights and the dedicated work that went on behind the scenes to support Dementia UK. (Cristiane, Paris to Cookham cycle) (Jenny and Paula, climb to Snowdon) Paula, we’ve j