Countdown on to Gusto Week
The countdown is on to Gusto Week when a range of fun activities are taking place in Shrewsbury to highlight the ways Gusto can help people to share interests, enjoy new opportunities and make new friends.
Gusto, supported by Shropshire Council, is a friendly group of mostly retired adults who join together to do more of the activities they love, support each other and try new things.
Gusto Week runs from Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October. Everyone is welcome to visit the Gusto Stall in the Square in Shrewsbury on Monday 22 October, from 10am to 4pm. Gusto members will be on hand to chat about how the group can provide opportunities to meet new friends and how people can join or host activities. Each month Gusto members come together to enjoy each other’s company as well as some of their favourite and new activities.
Activities taking place during Gusto Week range from dancing to cheese tasting. The week will be rounded off with a Gusto Social on Friday 26 October, from 11am to 3pm, at Shrewsbury Baptist Church Central, Claremont Street. The social will provide an opportunity for new and existing members to meet and find out more about upcoming activities.
Councillor Gwilym Butler, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for community engagement, said:
“We want to spread the word about Gusto. We want people to know that if they need a helping hand, Gusto provides the chance to join a community of friendly, like-minded people who can listen and offer support. I would urge anyone who would like more opportunities to socialise, share their hobbies and explore new interests to find out more next week.
“You will be given an extremely warm welcome, whether you visit the stall on Monday to meet members, try out some of the activities throughout the week or come along to the social.
“Alternatively, if you would rather just have a chat over the phone, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.”
For more information about the week and Gusto call Jo Kilcoyne on 07511 139932 or email hello@giveitsomegusto.org
