19/07/08
London Retirement show 'a huge
success'
The second Retirement Show in London took place on Friday 18 and
Saturday 19 July at London Olympia's Grand Hall. Around 8000 visitors
came to the show, making it the world's largest event for those
who are retired, semi-retired or who aspire to retire.
The show - sponsored by Prudential - included around 150 exhibitors,
as well as a performance stage with belly-dancing and excerpts
from the West End stage, all day have-a-go dancing and tai chi,
live cookery demonstations with Alex Mackay from Ready Steady Cook!,
gardening with famous horticulturalist Roddy Llewellyn, and a live
catwalk fashion show featuring mature models and clothes from sponsor
Kaleidoscope. Two seminar theatres covered health matters, finance
and property, as well as hobbies, making the most of your retirement
and even how to organise your own funeral. The show also included
indoor bowls, painting classes and free blood pressure and hearing
checks.
The show web site is at www.the-Retirement-Show.com.
Show director Dr Robert McCaffrey commented “Visitors and
exhibitors had a fantastic couple of days, and many people have
told us that they are looking forward to next year's show already.”
The show takes place three times each year; in Manchester in March,
in London in July and in Glasgow in November.
Download post-show
press release
15/07/2008
Tony Buzan demonstrates his mind maps
We are delighted to announce a special appearance by Tony Buzan, inventor of Mind Maps - the most powerful "thinking tool" of our times. A global media personality, having appeared in over 100 hours of national and global television, Tony is also an Olympic Coach, co-founder of the Mind Sports Olympiad and founder of the World Memory Championships.
His recently published book Age-proof Your Brain: Sharpen Your Memory in 7 Days is a brilliant new work that offers simple and effective techniques to help you boost your memory and maximize your brain power in as little as a week. Full of fun and practical exercises, information bites and expert advice on nutrition and supplements, this book will change the way you think, forever.
Don't miss an exclusive chance to experience the mind-expanding world of Tony Buzan. At 10.30am on Friday 18th July, on the fashion catwalk. There is plenty of seating but please aim to arrive early to secure a great place.
Visit Tony Buzan's website
01/07/2008
The kaleidoscope fashion show is coming
After a stunning show at The Retirement Show in Manchester the Kaleidoscope Fashion Show is coming to London. The fashion show will be taking place three times a day, on both Friday and Saturday at the show. Twelve superb models, none of them professionals, have volunteered to show off the amazing designs from the Kaleidoscope catalogue. The half hour show features clothing from casual daywear outfits to elegant evening wear from the 25th Anniversary Collection. The models are all different heights, shapes and sizes to show how the Kaleidoscope clothing range is suitable for all women over 50. You're bound to want to buy something and if you order at the show you will receive a discount on your order. Kaleidoscope will have samples of each item available for visitors to look at and feel before they buy. Come and watch the fantastic fashion show and then you can make sure you look your best in the Kaleidoscope clothing range.
28/06/2008
Bancaja habitat provide the retirement show Visitor bags
Bancaja Habitat are pleased to be able to promote their business by providing sponsorship for The Retirement Show Visitor bags. The bags, given to each visitor as they arrive at the show, contain samples, information, discount vouchers and magazines - a great gift for person who attends, and a useful way to keep the information you collect together.
Bancaja Habitat, one of the best and most trustworthy real estate promoters on the Mediterranean Coast, is the real estate division of Bancaja Group, the third largest savings bank in Spain and one of the most important financial institutions in the country.
Through it’s new business, Vida & Resorts, it promotes and develops residential complexes for people over 55 years old (Life Resorts), all of which are equipped with leisure, social and cultural service, care and welfare services.
22/06/2008
Yours magazine sponsor the retirement show Dance Floor
The Retirement Show organisers are delighted to announce that Yours Magazine are the new sponsors of the Dance Floor. The dance floor will feature Partners Dancing who will be providing all day dancing sessions, including demonstrations, join-in sessions, teaching and show dances.
Yours is Britain's leading magazine for the over 50's. It’s a friendly community where you can share stories and laughter, and find all kinds of advice on topics that matter to your life today – health, beauty, travel, fashion, finance and consumer issues. You’ll find your favourite stars of today, plus memories of the stars of yesterday and the way we used to live. If it matters to you, you’ll find it in Yours Magazine. The magazine is out every fortnight, and you can see it on-line at www.yours.co.uk.
Partners Dancing will be giving lessons in the Cha Cha, Sequence dancing, Jive, Waltzing, Foxtrot and Barn Dancing. They will also be organising a competition for visitors to take part to show off their Paso Doble. The most entertaining couple will win The Retirement Show cup. They will also be awarding a prize to the couple who are able to keep up the pace in their Elimination Quickstep competition. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes and are ready to show off your footwork, or learn some new dances on The Retirement Show dance floor.
18/06/2008
DAVe Loew will be performing to entertain visitors
Award winning professional 'cellist, Dave Loew, will be bringing along "Gladys", his faithful 'cello to The Retirement Show to perform some of the music which has made his CD a worldwide best-seller. Dave has performed and recorded tracks for major Hollywood movies, and has had rave reviews in The Times, the Daily Telegraph and also from Andre Previn. Dave runs his own record label who he uses to produce, promote and sell his records around the world. He will be performing music from his album 'Safari in Classics' at the show and visitors will also be able to buy copies of his CD's. You can hear samples of his music on his website
www.safariinclassics.com
16/06/2008
Rose & Steel Productions Ltd presents Colin Roy
 
Colin Roy will be bringing some wonderful musical nostalgia to The Retirement Show at Olympia 2008 singing classic songs made popular by the legendary Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Michael Buble and a little Motown Magic; all guaranteed to put a spring in your step!
With an exquisite voice, charismatic appearance and over 12 years experience in the music industry, theatre, television and radio, Colin Roy has starred in many London West End shows including Five Guys Named Moe, Sweet Charity and Smokey Joe’s Café.
Rose & Steel Productions Ltd are providers of first class bespoke entertainment for Private and Corporate functions, our musicians are the finest British Philharmonic Orchestra and Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra players. Perfect entertainment for all parties, weddings, charity fundraisers, gala balls, dinner/dances, conferences, product launches and, of course, retirement celebrations.
Let Us Entertain You!
10/06/2008
Learn the art of tai chi at the retirement show
Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art based on the theory of the interaction of yin and yang which combines self-defence, meditative, health and philosophical elements.
The idea of yin and yang is more than 3'000 years old and comes from the Book of Changes. Tai Chi includes many different yin and yang excercises with martial, theraputic and meditative aspects.
The Retirement Show is pleased to welcome Steve Davies and Jon Wallwork, from Paractical Tai Chi Chuan International. Both Steve and Jon will be giving demonstrations and free join-in sessions of the martial art which can be undertaken by visitors of all ages and abilities. If you fancy trying something new or starting a different hobby then come and have a go!
07/05/2008
The Retirement Show is Growing
Due to the popularity and demand for The Retirement Show the organisers have decided to increase the size of the show. The show will now be almost double the size of last years exhibition and organisers are confident that it will continue to grow. The extra space also means that there will be a performance stage for choirs, performances of scenes from theatre shows, charity fashion and plenty more.
A dedicated craft and hobby zone has also now been included in The Retirement Show as the organisers have responded to feedback from visitors to last years show. Replies indicated that crafts and hobbies were areas which show attendees wanted to see more of, with more exhibitors and stands giving advice and selling products.
The number of registered visitors has also doubled compared to this time last year. Many visitors are returning to the show after the success of last year and are looking forward to another great day.
22/04/2008
trace your family history
The Society of Genealogists will be giving a seminar on tracing your family tree at the London show in Olympia. One of the most popular seminars at last years show, the subject of genealogy appeals to many retired people who find that they now have the time to be able to research into their family history. An added nostalgia for the past and an interest in their origins spurs many on to undertake the task of searching for their roots. The half hour seminar, titled "Welcome to Family History", will be given by members of the Society of Genealogists and will introduce the topic of investigating your ancestry.
07/04/2008
The blood pressure assocociation
The Blood Pressure Association will be coming to The Retirement Show at Olympia to provide blood pressure checks and advice. Fully qualified volunteer nurses will be providing their time to test Retirement Show visitors, while their friendly and helpful team members will also be on hand to give advice on how to reduce high blood pressure and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
When the association attended the Manchester Retirement Show they found that they were overwhelmed with interest and they tested the blood pressure of over 600 visitors to the show. "We really enjoyed attending the show and were pleased to be able to raise awareness about blood pressure" said Sue Massey, Head of Communications at the Blood Pressure Association.
01/04/2008
The retirement show chef releases new book
Alex Mackay, The Retirement Show celebrity chef has re-released his book, Cooking in Provence. Fantastic colour photographs of each dish are incuded and the book contains recipes using ingredients from the Provence region of France, giving a real flavour of the local cuisine. Copies of Alex's book will be available at the show and he is pleased to be able to do signings for show visitors.
Alex will be returning to The Retirement Show in London at Olympia in July and is looking forward to the show. “I’ve enjoyed the enthusiasm of everyone I’ve met at the retirement shows and of course the greatest reward of retirement is that you can spend more time in the kitchen! I look forward sharing some sublime sunshine food this summer” said Alex.
If you are interested in trying out more of Alex's recipes a selection from his new book can be found on his website, www.alexmackay.com.
The recipes he will be cooking at The Retirement Show in London will be available here soon.
02/03/2008
Partners Dancing Return to the london retirement show
Partners Dancing
are coming back to The Retirement Show at
Olympia on 18th/19th July 08. They all had such a wonderful time last year
that they will be dancing all day this time from
10am to 5pm. Visitors are welcome to join in with all types of dancing,
ballroom, latin, sequence, line, party and fun
dances. This year there will also be barn dances, so please bring your dancing shoes
along as you will be able to make great use of them.
Don't worry if you can't dance, there will be
teaching going on throughout the day, so everyone
can join in with the fun.
There will also be many dance demonstrations for you to watch and enjoy.
Keep Fit, Keep Young, Keep Smiling and KEEP DANCING!
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." |
