Created to help you find REAL CONNECTION, Outwood Social works in partnership with a wide range of independent businesses, activity instructors and experts, to craft a calendar of local social events for you, every week. Our aim is to build an amazing collective of active, passionate, fun-loving people.
OUR VALUES
CONNECT
We always seek new connection
INSPIRE
We never stop exploring
ENCOURAGE
We have a supportive environment
COMMUNITY
Friendship is always at the heart of what we do
We’re here to help you reach your goals, whether that’s to find a new hobby, get outdoors, make new friends, or explore your local area. Our events calendar has a wide variety of activities to suit all abilities and interests, and we love receiving event suggestions from the group. If you have an event idea, e-mail it to [email protected] or find out more about becoming an ambassador here.
In early 2023, Outwood Social became a Social Enterprise, showing our commitment to putting the interests of our members and the community ahead of everything else. We are driven by our social & wellbeing mission to create positive social change. Discover more about our mission as a Social Enterprise.
Our journey so far
May 2021
Outwood Social was founded by Leanne Danby amid the Covid19 Pandemic when real connection was so desperately needed.
July 2021
We celebrated Outwood’s first 500 attendees and our partnership with The National Trust at our summer launch party in Shrewsbury.
March 2022
We expanded our calendar to include a wider variety of events, working with over 50 independent businesses across Shropshire.
October 2022
Our community grew to over 1000 people and we became the second largest social group in Shropshire.
February 2023
We became a registered SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, so we can inspire and help more people to connect with each other and their community.
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
“I love being a member of Outwood Social. It’s a great group with such lovely people and I cannot wait to join the next event.”
Richard
“Everything is so well organised & having Outwood Social hosts at every event, gives it a personal feel so you don’t feel like you’re joining a scary anonymous group. The activities are all up my street too!”
Becky
“I like the variety of events and the way you don’t have to commit to always doing the same event/class week after week. Instead you can turn up weeks later and receive a warm welcome.”
SAM
“Events are really well organised and varied. Everyone at the events are so friendly and welcoming to newcomers.”
SOPHIE
“Thank you for organising, I have loved being able to join this group to help me settle in to a new area.”
THOMAS
“Absolutely brilliant group! It really has brightened up my calendar and made a real impact on my mental health/social life. I really look forward to coming along when I can even if it’s only doing yoga/social events.”