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There is so much to see and do at The Retirement Show you won't know where to start!

The Prudential Seminar Theatre, Seminar Room Two, Question and Answer sessions, Ballroom Dancing, Tai Chi, Fashion Shows, Cookery demonstrations and more...!

Let us help you decide what you want to do with our programme of events below.

 

 

THE PRUDENTIAL SEMINAR THEATRE

The Prudential Seminar Theatre hosts a series of informative seminars with opportunities for questions from the audience. Sessions will be hosted by Peter Aust, a professional Toastmaster. Our expert and celebrity panel will be giving advice on the following range of topics.

 

Friday 14th March

 

 
Saturday 15th March
10.45 - 11.30

 

Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council

 

10.30 - 11.30

Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
Margaret Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council

11.45 - 12.45

 

Pensions and Annuities
Malcolm McLean, Chief Executive, The Pensions Advisory Service
Aston Goodey, Prudential
Jackie Wild. Customer Liaison, Manchester North Pensions Service
Lee Massan, Customer Account Support, Pensions Tracing Service

 

11.45 - 12.45
Pensions and Annuities
Malcolm McLean, Chief Executive, The Pensions Advisory Service
Aston Goodey, Prudential
Jackie Wild. Customer Liaison, Manchester North Pensions Service
Lee Massan, Customer Account Support, Pensions Tracing Service
13.00 - 14.00

 

Housing Options in Retirement
Peter Girling, Chairman, Girlings
Martin Rudge, Home Improvement Trust
Robin Pike, McCarthy & Stone

 

13.00 - 14.00
Housing Options in Retirement
Peter Girling, Chairman, Girlings
Amanda Roberts, Home Improvement Trust
Robin Pike, McCarthy & Stone
14.15 - 15.15

 

General Finance
Andrea Rozario, SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans)
Keith Kemp, Wealth Manager, St James's Place
Denis Madden, Regional Controller, TaxHelp for Older People
Marsha Healy, Debt Supervisor, CAB Manchester

 

14.15 - 15.15
General Finance
Andrea Rozario, SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans)
Keith Kemp, Wealth Manager, St James's Place
Denis Madden, Regional Controller, TaxHelp for Older People
Marsha Healy, Debt Supervisor, CAB Manchester
15.30 - 16.30

 

Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council

 

15.30 - 16.30

Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council

 

 

SEMINAR ROOM 2

Informative seminar sessions from our knowledgable experts with a chance for you to ask questions on the topics presented. Each session will last 25 minutes, with a question session at the end.

 

Friday 14th March

 

 

Saturday 15th March

 

10.45 - 11.15

 

'Common Dental Problems Experienced by the over 50's'
Dr Frank Kannmann from Hungarian Dental Travel

 

'Common Dental Problems Experienced by the over 50's'
Dr Frank Kannmann from Hungarian Dental Travel
11.30 - 12.00

 

Tax Tips For A Better Retirement
Richard Bartlett from Prudential

 

Tax Tips For A Better Retirement
Richard Bartlett from Prudential
12.15 - 12.45

 

Sex and Relationships
Mary Clegg, Saga's online Sex Agony Aunt, offers advice on enjoying intimate relationships in later life

 

Sex and Relationships
Mary Clegg, Saga's online Sex Agony Aunt, offers advice on enjoying intimate relationships in later life
13.00 - 13.30

 

Classic Fragrances
Derrick Barker, Head of Fragrance, House Of Fraser

 

Classic Fragrances
Derrick Barker, Head of Fragrance, House Of Fraser
13.45 - 14.15

 

Reiki
The benefits of holistic therapy by Chris Parkes, The Reiki School

 

Eating For Good Health
Find out how eating the right foods can improve your vitality and wellbeing.
Dr Karin Elgar

14.30 - 15.00

 

Tony Buzan's Language Revolution
Tony Buzan teaches you how to map your mind using the most powerful thinking tools to help you learn a new language

 

Having Your Say: An Introduction to Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate
Trusha Velji of We Solicitors presents your guide to legal matters
15.15 - 15.45

 

Digestive Health
Good Health from the Inside Out - Your digestive system and bowel health
Dang Ngoc Tran, Science Officer, Yakult UK

 

Digestive Health
Good Health from the Inside Out - Your digestive system and bowel health
Dang Ngoc Tran, Science Officer, Yakult UK

16.00 - 16.30

 

Having Your Say: An Introduction to Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate
Trusha Velji of We Solicitors presents your guide to legal matters

 

Purely Mineral
Starting a business in Later Life by Margaret Stebbing

 

 

BALLROOM DANCE FLOOR

Watch the professionals as they show you how it's done before you take the floor and show us your moves. Whatever
type of dancing takes your fancy, whether it is the traditional foxtrot and tango or more modern latin dancing, Swing or
line dancing, there is something for everyone.

If you prefer to take it easier and relax, rather than gliding across the dancefloor, we also have sessions on Tai Chi and Yoga for you to come along and join in.

 

 

Friday 14th March

 

Saturday 15th March
10.00 - 11.15

 

GI Jive
Big Band, R&B, Western Swing, Jump Jive and Boogie

 

10.15 - 11.25

Old Time Dance Society
Dances will include the Freda Foxtrot, Crazy Rag and the Tyrolean Waltz.

11.20 - 12.25

 

Old Time Dance Society
Dances will include the Doris Waltz, Square Tango, Rosetta Two Step, Yearning Saunter, Chicago Swing and the Dashing White Sergeant.

 

11.30 - 12.25
Tai Chi
with Chris Henney - Turn up and join in!
12.30 - 13.25

 

Days Out West American Line Dancing
with Kerris Milligan - Come and have a go!

 

12.30 - 13.25
Days Out West American Line Dancing
with Kerris Milligan - Come and have a go!
13.30 - 14.25

 

British Wheel of Yoga Demonstrations and Participation Sessions
A holistic approach to body, mind and spirit open to everyone, regardless of age, sex and ability.

 

13.30 - 14.25
British Wheel of Yoga Demonstrations and Participation Sessions
A holistic approach to body, mind and spirit open to everyone, regardless of age, sex and ability.
14.30 - 15.55

 

Old Time Dance Society
Dances will include the Doris Waltz, Square Tango, Rosetta Two Step, Yearning Saunter, Chicago Swing and the Dashing White Sergeant.

 

14.30 - 15.25
Salsa with DANCZ
Learn the art of Latin American dancing in class sessions with IDTA qualified teachers
16.00 - Close

Tai Chi
with Chris Henney - Turn up and join in!

15.30 - Close
Old Time Dance Society
Dances will include the Freda Foxtrot, Crazy Rag and the Tyrolean Waltz.

 

 

 

KALEIDOSCOPE FASHION SHOW

Watch our very own Retirement Show Real-Life models show off the best of the Summer Fashions from Kaleidoscope

Check out the latest designs for your elegant years. Fashion for the over 50's has you in mind. The collection for this year's show has been provided for The Retirement Show by Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope are a mail-order and on-line fashion, home, electrical and garden accessory provider.

The Retirement Show Fashion shows will be taking place - on both Friday and Saturday - giving you plenty of opportunity to check out the latest fashions and decide which one you want to be seen wearing this summer.

After each show Lesley Ebbetts, the fashion guru from TV's This Morning, will be interviewing our model competition winners about the clothes they are wearing and how it feels to be one of The Retirement Show's Real-Life models!

Kaleidoscope Fashion 1 Kaleidoscope 2 Kaleidoscope Fashion 3

 

 

Friday 14th March

 

Saturday 15th March
11.00 - 11.30

 

Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models

 

11.00 - 11.30

 

Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models

 

12.30 - 13.00

 

Manchester Community Choir
led by Anne Bancroft

 

12.15 - 12.40

12.45 - 1.15

 

Crystal Chords
led by Sue Ward

Rainy City Chorus
joined by Crystal Chords

 

13.30 - 14.00

 

Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models

 

13.30 - 14.00

 

Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models

 

14.45 - 15.15

 

Rainy City Chorus
led by Ted Ward

 

14.45 - 15.15

 

Crystal Chords
led by Sue Ward

 

15.30 - 16.00

 

Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models

 

15.30 - 16.00

Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models

 

 

 

COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS

with top celebrity chef Alex Mackay

Learn how to cook, fast, simple and delicious meals in a few easy steps with chef Alex Mackay. He will be demonstrating his french-inspired cuisine throughout both days of the show, in The Retirement Show Kitchen.

The recipes for Alex's menu will be available here on The Retirement Show website soon!

 

New Zealand-born Alex is a cookery teacher, writer and TV presenter. At the age of 19, he left New Zealand for a two-and-a-half year stint in France, learning from Michelin-starred chefs. He then moved to the UK to work at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons. Ten years ago he returned to become director of the Oxfordshire restaurant's cookery school. In 1999 he opened his own school, Le Baou d’Infer, in Provence. Alex runs cookery workshops at Norwich City Football club with Delia Smith and writes a monthly cookery school series in Sainsbury’s Magazine. He was voted the Guild of Food Writers Cookery Journalist of the Year in 2006 and is currently working on his second cookery book. Alex has appeared regularly on TV programmes including UKTV's Great Food Live and has appeared as a guest chef on Ready Steady Cook.

 

 

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Sit back and enjoy...

The Manchester Community Choir will be entertaining visitors to The Retirement Show on Friday. The choir has sung everywhere from the streets of Manchester to the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, and now The Retirement Show!

Crystal Chords, an a capella harmony chorus are an award winning group of women who enjoy singing a range of classic songs in the barber-shop style. Crystal Chords will be appearing on Saturday. The Rainy City Chorus will also be performing on Friday and will be singing together with Crystal Chords on Saturday.

 

 

 

Please note that the programme of events and listed times are subject to change.