Gloucestershire’s ‘Full of Life’!

October 7th, 2008

Hundreds of Gloucestershire’s older residents mingled with super-fit sportsmen last week during an action-packed ‘Full of Life’ exhibition held at Gloucester Rugby Club’s new conference centre.

Organised by Gloucestershire County Council and the Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust, this one-day event was a showcase for over fifty organisations that offer support and new opportunities to the county’s older residents.  All three floors of the stadium’s new conference facility were filled to capacity by a wide range of exhibitors that included Age Concern, Gloucestershire Warm and Well, Dignity in Care, Active Healthy Aging, Glos Folk, Shop Mobility and even ‘Look After Your Legs’!

“Being at Kingsholm added enormously to the excitement of the day” said event organiser, Rosie Callinan, who works for Gloucestershire Care in the Community. “It was great to be able to see the first team training and we were really delighted when some of the players came up and mingled with our visitors.”

“It’s been a very good day.” agreed Gloucestershire Rural Community Council’s Barbara Piranty. “As well as good care services, older people need new challenges and new opportunities to enrich their lives and this exhibition has provided many with the ability to make real life choices, based on the knowledge of what is available”.

“Gloucester Rugby Club is delighted to have hosted such an important event.” said Kingsholm Manager, Patrick Morris. “I had no idea that there were so many support organisations out there dedicated to helping older people.  The energy levels have been really high all day and it’s been very rewarding for all concerned.”

“I can see why they called this event ‘Full of Life,’ continued Patrick. “The exhibitors and, more importantly, the older people who have found their way to Kingsholm from across Gloucestershire have shown us that age is no barrier to the enjoyment of a full and active life.”

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