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02/03/10

Tommys Hair Salon to Attend the Manchester Retirement SHow

Since opening their very first salon back in 2002 Tommy’s have grown into one of the leading salons within the British hairdressing industry. With award winning salons in Chester and Ruthin, and a third due to open in Llandudno, North Wales in the very near future, Tommy’s have been consistently recognised locally and nationally for both their creative vision and successful business expertise. The continual development of their talented team and consistent support of local and regional charities, education, businesses and events have ensured Tommy’s are a firm fixture within the regional community.

The current and three times winner of the British Salon of the Year Award, Tommy’s are led by Creative Director Tommy van der Veken and Business Director Esther van der Veken-Prins. A successful salon owner in his native Netherlands, Tommy and his team have combined Tommy’s Dutch heritage with British style, to create a salon that does things a little differently. Providing their guests with many unique services including dry cutting and freehand colouring, which is a quicker and more successful colouring technique, Tommy’s pride themselves on delivering the ultimate salon experience to their guests. With a tiered price structure to suit all budgets Tommy’s have recently extended their award winning service menu to include a fantastic new Blow Dry Lounge, Nail and Beauty Lounge, Treatment Lounge, and Fast Lane Services for those guests for who have limited time.

Each member of their team undertakes a high level of continuous education to ensure that the cut, colour and style finish they provide you not only suits your lifestyle and personality, but achieves that most difficult of challenges; hair that retains its colour and shape inbetween appointments. Specialising in excellent customer care, personal cutting and superb colouring Tommy’s believe that their professional caring and friendly team go that extra mile to make sure that you get what you really want – wearable hair that looks beautiful. Contact Tommys at Tommy’s Chester
2 The Kaleyards
Chester
Tel: 01244 315 515
Email: tommyschester@aol.co.uk
Skype: tommyschester

Or click here to visit their website

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08/02/10

Have FUN WITH Nintendo

Share the fun with the new Nintendo DSi™ XL
With bigger screens, pre-installed software, two styluses and a wider viewing angle, the new Nintendo DSi XL is larger and more incredible than ever before!
Visit us at on 19th – 20th March to see how the Nintendo DSi XL builds on everything the Nintendo DS™ has to offer – and takes it to another level.
Now get ready to experience the bigger, bolder world of the Nintendo DSi XL!

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29/01/10

Tai Chi Union of Great Britain

Chris Henney from the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain will be offering Tai Chi classes. Come and see the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain perform a variety of movements. "The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain exists to unite Tai Chi practitioners, promote Tai Chi in all its aspects including health, aesthetic meditation and self defence and to improve standards and collate and disseminate information on Tai Chi classes and events in Great Britain and elsewhere." The 'gentle' exercises you will enjoy work on posture, balance, coordination and regulating breathing. Many aches and pains disappear as soon as posture is aligned. For further information on the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain visit their website

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22/01/10

GI Jive

We are delighted to welcome back GI Jive. Ian Hartley is GI Jive - with his wife Sheilagh. Perfectly recreating the atmosphere of the 1940's with fabulous music and costumes, they teach jive, lindy hop and other fun dances to fans at dance nights and weekenders throughout the UK. Together they want to spread the word that jive and lindyhop can take over your life - so come along and have fun joining in with them. GI Jive will be performing on the Friday.

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15/01/10

Health Zone

Several local organisations including NHS Manchester and the Bowel Cancer screening team will be coming along and offering free health checks such as BMI and smokelyser tests, cholesterol tests and blood pressure testing. For certain checks visitors will need to be registered with a Manchester GP.

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14/01/10

GuideLines To art

After successful shows in London and Glasgow we are delighted SAA - the society for all artists will be running watercolour masterclasses with around 15 people each hour creating an original piece which will be mounted for them to take home. The SAA will be offering a special deal at The Retirement Show including membership at a reduced price. If you are already an experienced artist and would like to buy quality art materials online, take a look at their website which is www.saa.co.uk.

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28/12/09

A Taste of the Retirement Show

On the menu in 'The Rangemaster Cookery Theatre' we are serving up exciting demonstations throughout the day. We have some old favourites returning from last year, as well as something new.

The Midland is celebrating after its fine dining restaurant, The French, was awarded City Restaurant of the Year 2009/10 in Life Magazines Food and Wine Awards and we are excited that chefs from the restaurant will be returning to demonstrate their exquisite food. Come and see just why The French, which boasts a two star AA Rosette rating, is credited for its culinary excellence and outstanding service. Mike Magrane, General Manager at The Midland comments “We have always prided ourselves on the quality of The French and our team work hard to ensure it remains recognised as the best restaurant Manchester has to offer”. The French is located at The Midland, Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS. Telephone: 0161 236 3333 for reservations.

We are delighted to welcome back Lisa Tse of Sweet Mandarin, Lisa has been incredibly busy since her last Retirement Show appearance and has been cooking with Gordon Ramsay. In fact her restaurant, Sweet Mandarin, (19 Copperas Street, Manchester, M4 1HS) has won the F Word's Best Local Chinese Restaurant 2009. Lisa will be returning with new dishes and creative garnishes in the afternoon slots on Saturday 20th March. As seats are limited make sure that you turn up early to get the best view. If you would like to sample Lisa's food before the show (and the Retirement Show team did last year and it was excellent!) you can call the restaurant on 0161 832 8848 to make a reservation.

Rebecca Law has edited a modern collection of old style recipes in a book called 'The Thrifty Kitchen'. At a time where we are all trying to cut back on wasting food Rebecca will be demonstrating new and different ways using cheaper cuts of meat, all the contents from the vegetable drawers and fruit basket and also how to use store cupboard staples inspiringly.

Also new for 2010 is a cook with a passion for stunning vegetarian cuisine. Head of Cordon Vert, Christina Tilbury develops the courses held at the school as well as producing mouthwatering recipes. She has previously run her own canape and fine dining catering business and worked in a gourmet vegetarian restaurant. Christina's imaginative approach to menu planning will change the way you might have thought about meat free meals. So come along and enjoy her demonstrations where she will be showcasing some dishes from the different courses offered at Cordon Vert, for instance Fragrant Lebanese, Tapas and Meze and Seasonal, Sensational and Sustainable. If you would like to contact Cordon Vert before the show they can be reached via the Vegetarian Society on 0161 925 2014.

 

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04/12/09

ALL ACCESSIBLE RETIREMENT SHOW

If you need help with a wheelchair or a motorised scooter or sign language interpretation it can all be available at the show please go to our online registration page and complete the details.

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04/12/09

Look forward to dancing 2010

'Come Kick a Little Country'

As ever, dance is an important part of The Retirement Show experience. So why not dust off those cowboy boots, dig out that hat and prepare for a hoedown to welcome back Kerris Milligan of Days Out West. Kerris brings along her fantastic teaching skills in American line dancing, a whole host of friendly faces to encourage and support and a great soundtrack that will have you itching to take to the floor. Even if you have never danced these steps before, Kerris will soon make you feel like an expert.

If you would like to sample one of Kerris' Days Out West line dancing sessions in advance of the show please take a look at her website for details of local classes and socials visit www.daysoutwestamericanlinedance.com.

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21/09/09

Dates confirmed for the retirement show manchester 2010

The Retirement Show will be returning to Manchester Central on 19-20th March 2010. The show will be in its third year in Manchester and is proving that despite the current economic climate visitors still want to enjoy themselves and have a great day out.

The show is growing, both in the number of exhibitors attending and the number of visitors coming for a day out. With new features, activities and exhibitors there will be something new for everyone in 2010.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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16/03/09

Second Retirement Show in Manchester is resounding success

The second Retirement Show held in Manchester on 13-14 March 2009 has been heralded as a resounding success. Visitor and exhibitor numbers were up on levels seen at the previous show in 2008. Thousands of visitors came from around the country to enjoy a day out including dancing, makeovers, t'ai chi, cookery demonstrations, seminars, massage, free health checks, Pilates, yoga, singing and more. Exhibitors enjoyed two busy days at the show, despite the competing attraction of the Manchester United-Liverpool football match on the second day of the show.

The Retirement Show now moves on to London in July and Glasgow in November, but it will return to Manchester Central in March 2010.

Photos from the 2009 Retirement Show in Manchester are available from here.

A video of the show is now available for free download by clicking here ('TRSman2009.mov' 20Mb).

To view the video, you must have Quicktime installed (download it free here).

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25/02/09

Older people and crime reduction

Chris MacKenzie, MBE, Force Crime Reduction Advisor, has been a Police Officer for nearly 30 years (he retires in June this year) and has specialised in crime reduction for the last 20 years.

After what he describes as a "wasted youth’, he discovered adult education and in 1996 was awarded a Master of Science degree in the study of Security Management and went on to qualify as a teacher.  In 2006 he was also awarded an MBE for his services in preventing crime.

He is now the Force’s Crime Reduction Advisor, engaged with developing strategies, training and also writing public information books and leaflets.

He will be giving a humorous talk on both days of the show on how older people can make a difference to crime levels in the community.  After a few interactive quiz questions to establish views on the subject (not to be taken too seriously!) he'll go through the many varied practical ways that people can be of value in the community.  "Retirement isn't about opting out" says Chris.  "There's a lot of experience and knowledge that is very valuable to reducing crime and making a community a better place to live".  He then added "Old age and guile will always outwit youthful exuberance".

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20/02/09

Dr Chris Steele from ITV's This Morning helps you to sleep better

Dr Chris Steele, GP and resident doctor on ITV's This Morning and Dr Chris Idzikowski, one of the UK’s leading experts on the science of sleep and sleeping disorders, will be giving a presentation in the Prudential Seminar Theatre on both days of the show entitled 'Sleep Well, Live Well'. Their talk is aimed at helping visitors with difficulties sleeping and to promote the Sleep Well, Live Well campaign. Find out what you can do about your sleeping problems and difficulties and ways in which better and more restful sleep can affect your life.

Dr Steele and Dr Idzikowski will be with colleagues on the Sleep Well, Live Well stand and will be happy to give advice to visitors who come along to the stand. They will also be promoting the Sleep Well, Live Well website and giving out free leaflets.

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11/02/09

Facilities for the Disabled

The organisers of The Retirement Show are pleased to announce that sign language interpreters and wheelchairs and motorised scooters will be available for disabled visitors to the show.

"It is very important to us that everyone is able to come along and enjoy The Retirement Show, including those who require extra assistance to make the most of everything on offer at the show" said Show Director Dr Robert McCaffrey.

Sign Interpretpers for the deaf and hard of hearing will be at the show on both days and a programme of events being interpreted will be available on The Retirement Show website soon. Please have a look at the Programme or the Venue Information pages of the website for further details.

Shop Mobility of Manchester will also be coming to the show to provide visitors with wheelchairs or motorised scooters for use at the show. The scooters and wheelchairs will be available free of charge to the show visitors who will be able to hire them for the day. If you are interested in hiring a wheelchair or motorised scooter please email us so we can make sure we have plenty available.

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2/02/09

Come and dance with friendships dance

Dancing is the best way to meet, create and enjoy new friends and a wonderful way to keep moving. It's the best form of exercise and such fun, you don't even realise you are exercising!

Friendships Social Dance is run by three friends who love dancing - Hilda, Ron and Sheila. They run two dances every week - on Thursdays in Atherton and on Sundays in Leigh. Each dance night covers a variety of styles - from sequence and ballroom to linedance, so everybody has a chance to get up and have a go. Everyone is always welcome at their dances - not just singles and couples, so there's always a great atmosphere. Come and join in the dancing over at the Yours Ballroom, and chat to Ron, Hilda or Sheila about the weekends away and special nights.

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16/01/09

Are you 'aving a laugh?

Robin Graham, co-founder of The Laughter Network, will be running a fun, participatory session with plenty of laughs on the first day of the show. Come and discover how to live longer and improve your health with laughter at 11.30 on Friday 13th March in the Prudential Seminar Theatre.

Robin has initiated the World Laughter Pledge and is trying to spread laughter throughout the world. The World Laughter Pledge invites people to have a chuckle at 9am every Saturday (or in fact any time on a Saturday morning). Laugh alone or with friends, for a few seconds or longer. But just by thinking about laughter, it makes us smile. And that launches physiological changes which help us be happier, healthier and better able to deal with stresses.

The World Laughter Pledge and Write Laugh

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10/01/09

NEW Activity zone for 2009 show

Activities will include yoga, tai chi and pilates

We are pleased to present a Movement Zone, with all day gentle exercises and activity. We are offering three taster sessions each day of Pilates, Tai Chi and Dru Yoga.

Our Pilates instructor, Liz Chandler, has pioneered Pilates for older people. Liz is a fully qualified Pilates teacher and also trains instructors in the benefits of Pilates for the over 50s. Her inspirational DVD "Real People Pilates for over 50s" features three clients aged between 62 and 70. For The Retirement Show, Liz will be joined by Sylvia, the 70-year old star of the DVD who managed to avoid back surgery by taking up this low impact exercise which focuses on building the body's core strength and improves flexibility, stamina and alignment. Please come and listen to Liz's introduction to Pilates and take part in a gentle session - with Sylvia to help. Copies of the DVD and information on local Pilates classes will be available at the show.

Relax Focus Flow: Terri Goron will be offering Tai Chi classes. She has a deep understanding of the health needs of older people, running courses for Age Concern and the U3A, as well as her extremely popular private classes. Another of Terri's interests is Circle Dancing and she will be happy to talk to visitors and encourage them to take up this enjoyable and sociable form of exercise - where no partner is needed. Come and see Terri between her sessions where she will be pleased to answer any questions you might have about starting this excellent way of keeping fit.

"Dru Yoga should be available in every GP surgery." Dr Hilary Jones, G.M.T.V Yoga is for fitness, toning, health issues and simply relaxing. Whether you have back pain, headaches, arthritis, stiff joints, or just want to get fit, there is something for everyone. Dru Yoga is eager to inspire a naturally healthier way of living for everybody, regardless of age or fitness. Dru is passionate about positive health and wellbeing, caring deeply about nutrition, remedies and relieving the stresses of everyday living. Dru will be offering half hour taster sessions during both days of The Retirement Show. Please come along and join in with the qualified instructors. The soft flowing movements, controlled breathing and visualisation will work on both body and mind and rejuvenate the soul.

Between sessions, please come and meet Annie Jones and Coby Langford on the Dru stand to ask any questions you have on health and well-being.

Sessions will take place at the following times:

10.30 - 11.15 Pilates with Liz Chandler
11.20 - 12.00 Tai Chi with Terri Goron
12.05 - 12.35 Yoga with Dru Yoga - Annie Jones

12.40 - 13.25 Pilates
13.30 - 14.00 Tai Chi
14.05 - 14.35 Yoga

14.40 - 15.25 Pilates
15.30 - 16.00 Tai Chi
16.05 - 16.35 Yoga

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14/12/08

John Lewis return to the makeover zone

John Lewis is pleased to return to The Retirement Show in 2009 as the sponsor for the Makeover Zone. "We were inundated with visitors last year so we are really looking forward to coming back to the show again, said a spokesperson for John Lewis.

John Lewis will be featuring Bobbi Brown, Origins, Estee Lauder and Clarins to the show. The cosmetic houses will be offering visitors the chance to have a talk with a consultant, to receive tips and hints and to have their make-up touched up and perfected by the professionals. They will also be offering facials and hand and arm massages. Visitors will also be given the opportunity to make an appointment at the John Lewis store for a full consultation and complete make-over once they have spoken to the experts.

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29/11/08

Local mancunian restaurants are to demonstrate the talents of their chefs in the Rangemaster cookery Theatre

After the success of showcasing the talents of local chefs in The Retirement Show kitchen in Glasgow, the show organisers have decided to try the same in Manchester. Local restaurants have been asked to come along and show off the skills of their chefs to the visitors at the exhibition at Manchester Central. The size of the cookery demonstration area has been significantly increased at this years show to cater for the popularity of the feature and to allow plenty of seating for visitors. With a live video feed onto TV screens the audience have an even better birds-eye view of what is happening right inside the pans and on the countertop, as the chefs cook up a feast.

Creating a selection of mouthwatering delights on Friday 13th March will be chef Ciaran Keown, from Stresa restaurant, part of the Ramada Salford Quays and on Saturday 14th March chefs from Heathcotes restaurant chain will be performing their magic.

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17/11/08

All-day dancing line-up confirmed

The ever-popular dancefloor programme has been confirmed for the 2009 show at Manchester Central. Popular demand has brought back GI Jive, who opened the 2008 show with a lively performance of Jump Jive dances from the 1940's and 50's. Country and Western Line dancing also proved to be a big hit, with the dancefloor full of visitors wanting to give it a go. this years show will feature sessions hosted by Friendships, a social dance group popular in the North-West.

"The dancefloor is always one of our most popular features, with people up and dancing all day, enjoying all types of dance lesons and join-in sessions," said Dr Robert McCaffrey, the show Director. "Therefore it is one of the things we wanted to make sure that we get right, as we know how much people enjoy it."

To see the full timetable of events on the dancefloor have a look at the Programme page.

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22/6/08

Dates Confirmed for 2009

Due to popular demand and the amazing success of The Retirement Show in 2008 it will be returning to Manchester Central in 2009. Dates have been confimred and the show will be taking place on 13-14th March.

Many of this year's exhibitors are already booked to attend next year's show, and stand spaces have already been allocated.

Visitor registrations are also open and numbers of people registered to attend are already climbing. Nearly all surveyed visitors who came to the show in 2008 said they would come again and couldn't wait for the next show.

We hope you will be one of them and look forward to seeing you next year!

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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."