News
05/11/09
IT's ALL OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR!
What a fantastic turnout we had last weekend with nearly 6,000 visitors attending the Retirement Show, an enjoyable show was had by all. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our show again in 2010. Visitors to the show enjoyed some excellent cookery demonstrations by Jason McNelly of Breahead Foods, Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor, Jacqueline O'Donnell of The Sisters Restaurant and Andy Stewart of The Ubiquitous Chip. Visitors also enjoyed a variety of activities on the Dance floor including tap dancing, line dancing and Tai Chi after which customers could visit the Alternative Therapies Zone for the chance to relax, unwind and sample their treatments. Other visitors tried out their artistic skills by participating in one of the Society For All Artists workshops.
05/11/09
JOHN LEWIS GLASGOW SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY ZONE
Visit the John Lewis Skincare and Beauty Zone at the centre of the Hal and allow yourself to be pampered. Consultants from the Bobbi Brown and Elizabeth Arden cosmetic houses at the store will be on hand to offer advice, suggestions on how to update makeup routines, ideas for Christmas looks and gifts too. There is also plenty of opportunity to enjoy free mini-makeovers (subject to time constraints) and skincare advice. Take your time to quiz the beauticians on new products and sample something new. You can also book in for treatments and makeovers at the store on future occasions.
04/11/09
THE SMOOTH SOOTHING SOUNDS OF GALAXY - GLASGOW'S FABULOUS MUSICAL DUO!
Irene Bailey and Ossie Montgomery are Galaxy - a fabulous singing duo who have been musical partners for 15 years. Irene has been singing since she was 11 years old but four years ago suffered throat cancer and was told to hang up her microphone. However, she beat all the medical odds and now has a clean bill of health with her voice back better than ever!
In fact she recently auditioned before Simon Cowell who was very complimentary about her about her performance and voice, although he believed that the world did not need another Shirley Bassey! But we are delighted to present Glasgow's version of that famous Welsh singstar to sing some of the greatest hits, including Big Spender, Kiss Me Honey Honey and more. Irene also sings a medley of Scotland's own Lena Martell and more songs from the sixties. Ossie's musical influences are Sinatra and Bobby Darin.
So make sure you are at the dancefloor, from 15.45
on both days and either listen, or take to the
floor and dance in your own special style.
04/11/09
IN THE RANGEMASTER COOKERY THEATRE
We are delighted to welcome back to the 2009 Retirement Show two chefs who appeared with us at our launch show, with exciting new recipes. Big Sis Jacqueline O'Donnell of The Sisters will be cooking seasonally in the theatre on Saturday 14th November (early slots), with Andy Stewart of the Ubiquitous Chip demonstrating his way with organic salmon and Aberdeenshire ox cheek later in the afternoon.
Appearing with us for the first time are Steven Doherty of Braehead Foods and Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor. Braehead Cook School is a hive of kitchen activity with classes for beginners, the more experienced, children and even private dining. Steven is one of the UK's most distinguished chefs with three Michelin stars among his accolades.
Tom Lewis is the chef-owner at Monachyle Mhor Hotel, a luxury gourmet retreat in the Trossachs. Not only is it somewhere to rest your head, it's true foody destination with a fishmonger, fish and chip shop, bakery, tearoom and shop. Located in Callendar, Tom runs this family operation with his brother and sister, Tom and Melanie.
Each chef will be demonstrating twice, so make sure you make a note of the times and come along to the theatre as seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
04/11/09
NEW FOR 2009 - FREE ART LESSONS
The Society for All Artists will be in residence at the show, offering instruction to around 15 people each hour, every hour. Everyone is welcome (subject to seating availability) to take part, and absolute beginners are especially encouraged. Even if you have never picked up a paintbrush before, the SAA's special teaching methods will have you creating an original watercolour which will be mounted for you to take away - and perhaps give as a gift?
19/10/09
BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES
Have you ever tried circle dancing? Always wanted to learn how to line dance? Well come along to the dancefloor at The Retirement Show and join in with all the expert instruction and encouragement. Check out the programme pages on this website for an up to date list of all the taster sessions we are offering. We are extremely excited to be featuring tap dancing for fitness lessons - a first for the show.
04/10/09
TAP FOR FITNESS AND ENJOYMENT with “Big D's Happy Tappers” led by Diane McRory.
Demonstrations at The Retirement Show will open with a general introduction to the health and fitness benefits of tap dancing. This will be followed by audience participation with the assistance of existing tap students. Physical participation will consist of a simple warm up, tap to music section and tap movements finishing with a cool down. All of the above is designed for beginners - so no excuses for not taking part!
Diane McRory is an Associate and Member of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing and runs these one of a kind fitness courses at Glasgow's Metropolitan College.
01/09/09
COOKERY THEATRE For GLASGOW 2009
We are delighted to welcome back to the 2009 Retirement Show two chefs who appeared with us at our launch show, with exciting new recipes. Big Sis Jacqueline O'Donnell of The Sisters will be cooking seasonally in the theatre on Saturday 14th November, with Andy Stewart of the Ubiquitous Chip demonstrating his way with organic salmon and Aberdeenshire ox cheek later in the afternoon.
Appearing with us for the first time are Steven Doherty of Braehead Foods and Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor. Braehead Cookery School is a hive of kitchen activity with classes for beginners, the more experienced, children and even private dining. Steven is one of the UK's most distinguished chefs with three Michelin stars among his accolades.
Tom Lewis is the chef-owner at Monachyle Mhor Hotel, a luxury gourmet retreat in the Trossachs. Not only is it somewhere to rest your head, it is a true foody destination with a fishmonger, fish and chip shop, bakery, tearoom and shop. Located in Callendar, Tom runs this family operation with his brother and sister.
Each chef will be demonstrating twice, so make sure you make a note of the times and come along to the theatre as seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
28/08/09
SIGN LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
The Retirement Show is pleased to offer support in British Sign Language for visitors at the show. On both days, certain seminars and cookery demonstrations will be signed. In between these sessions, the signer will be available on The Retirement Show stand to assist individual visitors in communicating with exhibitors. Please note that this services is on a first-come, first-served basis, and the interpreter might not immediately be available.
Sessions to be signed on Friday 13th November in the Prudential Seminar Theatre are Top Tax Tips by Chris Orange, Prudential from 11.45 to 12.15 and the popular panel discussion "Your Money Matters" from 13.00 to 13.55.
And in the Rangemaster Cookery Theatre from 14.30 to 15.15, the demonstration by Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor will be signed.
On Saturday 14th November, the signer will interpret the first cookery demonstration in the Rangemaster Cookery Theatre from 11.30 to 12.15 featuring Jacqueline O'Donnell of The Sisters restaurant.
In the Prudential Seminar Theatre, the sessions to be signed are the 14.00 to 14.30 slot on Adding Life to Years given by Sheena Glass of the Glasgow Old People's Welfare Association and the 15.45-16.30 Joyworks Laughter Workshop.
The full programme of presentations and demonstrations that will be accompanied by the sign language can be seen here.
11/08/09
The Retirement Show Moves Halls
The Retirement Show will now be taking place in Hall 5 at Glasgow Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, rather than Hall 3 as previously planned. Hall 5 is closer to the main East Entrance of the exhibition hall.
20/02/09
Scottish Retirement Show dates confirmed for 2009
It has been confirmed that the second Retirement Show in Scotland will take place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, once again at Glasgow's famous SECC.
10/11/08
Scottish Retirement Show 2008 is huge success
The Scottish Retirement Show - the latest in a line of shows including London and Manchester - took place on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November at Glasgow's iconic SECC. The organisers were bowled over by the huge number of visitors, while exhibitors were delighted with the amount of business and new contacts that were made at the show. Show director Dr Robert McCaffrey commented, "Our team worked extremely hard to launch the show in Scotland, and all their efforts paid off: the event was a brilliant success, with both visitors and exhibitors already keen to return again next year. Personally I am very pleased to have brought the show to Scotland after having studied in Dundee for four years, and I was delighted to be back in Scotland again."
See the photo gallery.
The Quicktime movie of the show is now available for free download:
High resolution (60Mb, downloads as 'TRSGlasgow08High.mov').
Medium resolution (24Mb, downloads as 'TRSGlasgow08Med.mov')
(to view the movie, you have to have Quicktime installed - download it here) or view the video on YouTube
22/10/08
Lady Edmonstone joins gardening panel
We are delighted to welcome Julie, Lady Edmonstone of Duntreath Castle to both gardening panels on Saturday 8th November. Julie is a well known TV presenter, lecturer and garden journalist, as well as serving on the executive committee of the Scottish Gardens Scheme. She also currently serves on the Councils of the National Trust for Scotland and the Scottish Historic Houses Association and has recently filmed five series for BBC 2 television, presenting the garden section of Castle in the Castle.
The Edmonstone's ancestral home, Duntreath Castle, Strathblane, boasts a famous garden with 20 acres of lawns, herbaceous borders, ornamental lakes, waterfall and bog gardens set against the stunning backdrop of the Campsie Hills.
Sir Archibald and Lady Edmonstone (Archie & Julie to everyone!) hold a variety of occasions throughout the year, within the house or in the gardens and extensive parklands. These include hosted lunches and teas where visitors are free to admire all the private rooms. Outside functions include weddings, seminars, private parties and corporate events with added entertainment such as falconry displays and quad biking. Julie would be delighted to talk to visitors after the gardening panels on any aspect of entertaining at Dunteath.
21/10/08
Forth Valley Chorus to sing at the retirement show
Founded over 20 years ago, Forth Valley Chorus is one of the UK's top ladies Barbershop choruses and a member of the Sweet Adelines International organisation. They compete annually in the region, as well the UK and Netherlands, and are proud to be the current holder of the Bronze Medal. Our goal is to win the regional competition, which we last did in the 1990's, and go on to represent the region at the International finals.
The chorus has almost 80 female members, and one very brave man - our musical director, David Sangster. We come from all walks of life, and a few different countries, with singers originating from Canada, Switzerland & Germany as well as a strong Scottish contingent! Our shared passion is a capella singing in harmony, Barbershop style, with a repertoire ranging from Dixie to Disco, Scottish to Swing.
Forth Valley Chorus perform regularly in a private and public venues and they have just released their second CD "Hearts on Fire" which includes a selection of their songs. If you'd like to find out more about Forth Valley Chorus or find out how to join the chorus (we're always on the look out for new talent!), please visit our website www.forthvalleychorus.org.
Forth Valley Chorus is a registered charity SC038187
20/10/08
SIGNING FOR VISITORS WITH HEARING DIFFICULTIES
The Retirement Show team are proud to announce that they will have a British Sign Language Interpreter present on both days of the show. The sessions being interpreted are the 11.00 Kaleidoscope fashion show on the catwalk, the Top Tax Tips seminar in the Prudential Seminar Theatre at 12.15, the 1.00 cookery show by The Sisters (on Friday 7th) and The Ubiquitous Chip (on Saturday 8th) and the second gardening question and answer time at 15.30. The interpreter will also be available at certain times to go to individual stands if required - please liaise with one of The Retirement Show team at Stand E21.
19/10/08
Strathmore hotels become official hotel supplier
Strathmore hotels have joined up with The Retirement Show to become the official Hotel group of The Retirement Show in Scotland. Strathmore Hotels is an established group of individual hotels providing comfortable accommodation for the holidaymaker and corporate traveller and they have eight hotels in excellent tourist locations throughout Scotland and the north of England.
Each hotel has single, double and twin rooms, with en-suite and a fantastic fully cooked Scottish Breakfast.
The Buchanan Hotel in the centre of Glasgow will be the host for some of the exhibitors, organisers and contractors for The Retirement Show.
15/10/08
retire in style with the rspb
Want to make your garden more wildlife-friendly? Then the RSPB Homes for Wildlife scheme is for you. This exciting initiative is inspiring people to make a real difference for the wildlife that shares their gardens. You can do as much or as little as you like. Put out a few potted plants, put up a nestbox, build a pond, hang a feeder – simple actions will make so much difference.
Visit us at the Retirement Show and we’ll send you a free Homes for Wildlife booklet full of information to help you transform your garden, keep you busy and make a real difference to the fortunes of your garden wildlife.
If you haven't got a garden then RSPB reserves are amazing places to see birds and other wildlife in the most beautiful parts of the country, and there are over 200 RSPB reserves across the UK for you to enjoy. Our reserves provide inspiring options for days out with the grandchildren, with some providing a huge range of things to do to keep the youngsters happy. Then there are the reserves that we like to maintain for peace and quiet, where the experience of nature and beauty of the environment are all you need. Whether you know lots or very little about wildlife, enjoy walking or simply get a buzz from the great outdoors, RSPB reserves are open to everyone and entry is free for RSPB members.
Have an afternoon a week where you’d like to get out of the house and escape daytime television? Or perhaps you’ve only got half an hour a month free but would like to do something worthwhile. Have you ever thought about volunteering for the RSPB? Or even about becoming a member? Come and see us at the show to find out more.
7/10/08
free 'mini health check'
Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital will be providing free ‘mini’ health checks to visitors at the show. These include blood pressure reading; body mass index (BMI); peak flow readings (to measure lung capacity); and Waist to Hip ratio, (measures the specific distribution of body fat), which can be associated with risk of chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease).
Make sure your visit their stand (C40) to have your free health check and make the most of your day out at The Retirement Show.
01/10/08
Kaleidoscope Takes to the Catwalk again
Online, mail order fashion brand Kaleidoscope.co.uk is sponsoring the catwalk at this years event, following the runway success of previous shows in London and Manchester earlier this year. The catwalk show is a popular highlight at the event and will showcase the fabulous new autumn winter 2008 collections modelled by a selection of “real” women, who have been cherry picked following a nation-wide model hunt undertaken by specialist events production company “Get Funky”.
The Glasgow fashion show promises to be one of the best ever and will be styled & commentated by Lesley Ebbetts, one of the UK’s most knowledgeable and trusted fashion and style advisers - a perfect match for Kaleidoscope who are renowned for their unique, affordable and quality fashion. Lesley is currently fashion editor of Saga magazine and is also a regular contributor to newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. She has unique access to the fashion industry and was the first 'live' makeover fashion expert on 'This Morning' TV.
The Autumn Kaleidoscope collection has everything needed to update your wardrobe – from classic tailoring and stylish work wear essentials to luxurious knitwear, elegant winter coats and beautiful eveningwear all of which will be reflected in the fashion show. With a strong emphasis on unique and sophisticated fashion, Kaleidoscope offers an elegant and timeless range of beautifully detailed garments for the style conscious woman as well as an interior collection full of inspiring buys for the house and garden.
26/09/08
BBC star gives advice on gardening
Lesley Watson is one of the main four presenters on BBC Scotland's Beechgrove Garden programme. She has been inspiring gardeners in Scotland for 12 years and is well known for her loves of clematis, the colour purple, potager gardening and cooking, gardening for wildlife visitors, growing for the vase and insisting that a seat is the most important tool in your garden!
Her day job is owner/manager of New Hopetoun Gardens with her husband Dougal Philip. At the garden centre she continues to provide solutions to her customers gardening problems and inspires and tempts them with the help of 18 themed demonstration gardens, the largest garden plant offering in Scotland, an amazing gift shop, the Orangery Tearoom and her team of trained and skilled staff!
22/09/08
The Retirement Show Programme Announced
The programme of features and events taking place at The Retirement Show in Glasgow has been confirmed for 2009.
Have a look at the programme so you can plan your day in advance!!
There will be plenty to keep you entertained for the entire day - circle dancing, barber shop choirs, makeovers provided by famous cosmetic houses from John Lewis, fashion shows by Kaleidoscope, live cookery demonstrations by the Ubiquitious Chip and The Sisters restaurants, indoor bowls and wood turning taster sessions, as well as plenty more.
Make sure you come early so you have plenty of time to fit it all in!
19/09/08
take a little piece of nature home with you
We are delighted to have The Bullwood Project
appear at The Retirement Show offering showgoers
a chance to try their hand at woodturning.
The Bullwood Project is a woodworking charity open
to everyone regardless of age, health or physical
ability and provides a meeting place and the opportunity
to exchange and develop ideas and skills in a friendly
and supportive atmosphere.
The founder of the project, Joe Kilmartin, is a true inspiration, and will be at the show, on both Friday and Saturday, with his helpers to demonstrate woodturning and encourage anyone to use the lathes and have a go at creating a small item, such as a spinning top, to take away with them. He'll also be talking about the Wallace Headboard and the caber that went to New York for Tartan Day.
There will also be the chance to buy some beautiful items - possibly for Christmas - created by the project workers. Come along and meet Joe and the others on Stand B21. Joe says of the pieces "You never really own a Bullwood piece you are only looking after it for the next generation."
If you'd like to see the quality of the Bullwood
work, take a look at their
Gallery to see sample of the work they create.
12/09/08
Bring your dancing shoes
Come along and try Circle Dancing with Jenny Oswald. Circle Dancing is something you might not have tried before, so now is your opportunity. It's a community form of dance that creates a sense of well being. Anyone can take part - you don't need any special ability nor a partner and all types of music is enjoyed. We are offering two taster sessions with Jenny and fellow dancers on Saturday on the dancefloor at 11.00 and then again at 2.00. And if you get the bug, Jenny will tell you about Circle Dance groups and classes in your area. To find out more in advance of the show, visit her website at www.cscd.org.uk
3/09/08
Try some Tai chi
Legend has it that Tai Chi Chuan was created sometime around the 12th or 13th century. As a martial art it uses softness to over come hardness and hardness to overcome softness. It is the softness training that gives it its great beneficial qualities.
The soft training includes form, partner and solo exercises. Fundamentally Tai Chi Chuan exercises work on posture, balance, co-ordination and the breath. The result of the work is improvements in all the above mentioned areas and dynamic relaxation. The result of these exercises is that people seem fitter, lighter and less stressed.
Many of the body's aches and pains disappear as soon as the posture is aligned. Deep abdominal breath training further relaxes the upper body. Learning to use the hips and body center for balance creates great stability. It may seem a simple thing, but tai chi does this by showing people how to learn to walk without falling from foot to foot.
Osteoporosis, joint problems, M.E., M.S. and cardiac recovery are but a few of the conditions that Tai Chi is recommended as being beneficial for.
Learning Tai chi form and applying the principles to sports such as Golf can greatly improve ones ability to play. The balancing aspect of the form will also help with injury recovery. The relaxed power can greatly increase distance and accuracy.
The nature of the training is that it not only has the potential to add life to the years but can also add years to the life.
Join in the taster session at The Retirement Show and see how it can help you.
26/08/08
IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Are you looking forward to a purposeful and healthy retirement?
Come and experience Dru - an ageless, timeless holistic health system that teaches how to keep active and exited about life while you enjoy glowing health and a peaceful mind until well into the golden years.
Dru Yoga is designed not only to tone and strengthen your body, increase flexibility and work therapeutically with many conditions. It also helps you boost your energy levels, feel emotionally balanced and confident, and maintain a sharp, focussed mind and radiant good looks that stem from a deep sense of inner wellbeing.
And it’s easy - a wonderful gentle, flowing style of yoga that everyone can do, whatever their age. Come and try it with us!
26/08/08
Fancy Cakes and Craft Demonstrations
DC Thomson, the publishers of popular magazines such as the Beano, The Dandy, The Scots Magazine, Classic Stitches, The People's Friend and many more, will be having demonstrations of cake decorating and various types of crafts on their stand at The Retirement Show in Scotland.
The publishers, who also have a "Lost Touch" service which puts people back in contact with loved ones, friends and family that may have lost contact through the years, are looking forward to attending their first ever Retirement Show and to meeting the visitors to the show. They will also be giving out free copies of The People's Friend to visitors who come to their stand.
17/08/08
Trace your family history
Sheila Duffy, Editor of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society newsletter, will be giving a talk on researching a family history on Friday 7th November. She has been involved in genealogy for 30 years, and has English, Irish and Scots ancestry herself.
Russell Adams, Council of GWSFH and very experienced genealogist will be doing the same on the Saturday.
9/08/08 the REtirement Show in Glasgow is looking good!
The first Retirement Show in Scotland will take place on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November in Hall 3 at the SECC in Glasgow. Around 7000 visitors are expected over two days, at the largest such event ever to have taken place in Scotland.
The show – sponsored by Prudential - includes around 120 exhibitors, as well as many activities for today’s active retirees. The dancefloor will host rock’n’roll jive and country and western line dancing, as well as have-a-go Tai Chi and yoga sessions. There will be a fabulous fashion show, featuring real local people as models, and a cookery demonstration stage with simultaneous TV coverage, showing-off the best of Scottish ingredients and cooking. The Prudential Seminar Theatre will feature discussions on money matters, property issues, and a special Scottish Gardening Questions and Answers session with local experts. A second seminar theatre will feature presentations such as ‘Top tax tips for a better retirement’ and ‘Common dental problems experienced by the over 50s;’ as well as speakers covering genealogy and family history, cruising, legal matters, learning languages in later life and the digital switchover from analogue. For the ladies, the Beauty and Pamper Zone will offer free makeovers, skincare consultations and feel-good treatments. A two-bedroom bungalow show-home will also be specially built at the exhibition.
Entrance is £10 on the door, but visitors can pre-register free via the event’s web site www.the-Retirement-Show.com . Tickets can also be booked, with a £2.50 per ticket handling fee, by calling 08444 815 659.
Show director Dr Robert McCaffrey commented “The Retirement Show has successfully taken place in London and Manchester, and we are delighted to be able to bring the event to Scotland, where we are sure it will be another big success. Visitors are assured of a busy and enjoyable day, with a variety of interesting activities to take part in, as well as a huge assortment of exhibitors. At previous shows many of our visitors came for both days, they enjoy it all so much. As for exhibitors, the Retirement Show offers organisations with an offering to the 50+ market a unique chance to meet thousands of new and existing customers face-to-face. Re-bookings by exhibitors at the other Retirement Shows suggest that this is very cost-effective event. Whether visitor or exhibitor, I am sure that all participants in this first ever Retirement Show in Scotland will have a fantastic time at the event.”Download this as a press release
16/7/07 Floor plan for the REtirement Show in Glasgow is now available
The floor plan for The Retirement Show in Glasgow is nowavailable, Please click here to access the plan.
16/7/07 The Retirement Show in 2008
Following the success of the UK’s first-ever Retirement Show, in July 2007 at London Olympia, the organisers have announced that the show will be repeated in London in 2008, but will also take place in Manchester and Glasgow as well. "Our research shows that visitors generally travelled for up to two hours to get to the show (although some did come from as far as Truro, Harrogate and North Wales). The audience for the show is therefore regionally-based, and we are very confident indeed that the show can be repeated in Manchester, London and Glasgow in 2008, with each show attracting a different cohort of visitors," commented show director Dr Robert McCaffrey. "We have received a lot of interest in all three shows, and we expect to take our first bookings for the shows in the near future."
JOHN LEWIS SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY ZONE
Visitors came along and were given beauty tips and advice
THE RANGEMASTER COOKERY THEATRE
Some fantastic chefs came along to the show, to find out who came along.
FREE ART LESSONS
The Society for All Artists offered free instruction to around 15 people each hour, visitors were able to create and original watercolour to take away
