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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.
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Saturday 15th March |
10.45 - 11.30 |
Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council
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10.30 - 11.30 |
Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
Margaret Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council
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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
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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
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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
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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
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15.30 - 16.30 |
Gardening
Roddy Llewellyn
Geoff Fletcher, National Garden Scheme
John Steedman, Manchester City Council
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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.
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10.45 - 11.15 |
'Common Dental Problems Experienced by the over 50's'
Dr Frank Kannmann from Hungarian Dental Travel
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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Eating For Good Health
Find out how eating the right foods can improve your vitality and wellbeing.
Dr Karin Elgar
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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
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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
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Digestive Health
Good Health from the Inside Out - Your digestive system and bowel health
Dang Ngoc Tran, Science Officer, Yakult UK
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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
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Purely Mineral
Starting a business in Later Life by Margaret Stebbing
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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.
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Saturday 15th March |
10.00 - 11.15 |
GI Jive
Big Band, R&B, Western Swing, Jump Jive and Boogie
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Old Time Dance Society
Dances will include the Freda Foxtrot, Crazy Rag and the Tyrolean Waltz.
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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.
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11.30 - 12.25 |
Tai Chi
with Chris Henney - Turn up and join in!
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12.30 - 13.25 |
Days Out West American Line Dancing
with Kerris Milligan - Come and have a go!
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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.
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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.
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14.30 - 15.25 |
Salsa with DANCZ
Learn the art of Latin American dancing in class sessions with IDTA qualified teachers
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16.00 - Close |
Tai Chi
with Chris Henney - Turn up and join in!
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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!
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Saturday 15th March |
11.00 - 11.30 |
Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models
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11.00 - 11.30 |
Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models
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12.30 - 13.00 |
Manchester Community Choir
led by Anne Bancroft
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12.15 - 12.40
12.45 - 1.15
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Crystal Chords
led by Sue Ward
Rainy City Chorus
joined by Crystal Chords
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13.30 - 14.00 |
Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models
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13.30 - 14.00 |
Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models
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14.45 - 15.15 |
Rainy City Chorus
led by Ted Ward
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14.45 - 15.15 |
Crystal Chords
led by Sue Ward
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15.30 - 16.00 |
Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models
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15.30 - 16.00 |
Kaleidoscope Fashion Show
Glamorous and unique fashion modeled by 'Real-Life' models
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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!
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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
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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.
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