4 DAYS OF MUSIC, DANCE, NATURE, CRAFT AND SO MUCH MORE… A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE, OF EVERY AGE TO CELEBRATE AND VALUE AGEING, OLDER PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITIES WE LIVE IN!
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How do we stop people getting old?
How do we deal with the problem of an ageing society?
We don’t.
A farce.
We can’t change the inevitable fact that we’re all, each and every one of us getting older with every tick tock of the clock.
A bigger farce? High levels of social isolation, illness, poverty, letting people just sit alone, ‘Waiting for God.’
Problem?
That needs to stop.
Problem?
So that’s why we exist, but where are we now?
Well that comes down to words and opinions. Together as a society we need to stop seeing the problem. We need to see the advantage. They say youth is wasted on the young, but wisdom, skills and experience are wasted on the isolated, the underrepresented, the silent force within our towns. And that is what Ageing Well Torbay is going to change.
Together we need to stop it.
Funded by Big Lottery and working in partnership across the bay, we are getting stronger, meeting people, starting a little conversation every day. Giving help to plant, grow and harvest ideas. People, communities they’re our advantage.
Did you know half the population of Torbay are aged over fifty? That’s half... 1 in 2. Did you know ninety percent of the population of Torbay have a negative view of ageing? That’s nine tenths... 9 out of 10.
Torbay, the English Riviera. Home to pirates, cream teas, donkey rides on the beach, let’s not forget Fawlty Towers…
They say fortune favours the bold, but the richest societies embrace us all from the very young to the very old. In Torbay we are setting out to inspire society, to recognise, embrace and connect communities, to stop seeing a problem and instead celebrate the joy of ageing, the joy of growing old.
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Welcome......4-5 Day 1: Thursday 1st October......6-9 Day 2: Friday 2nd October......10-15 Day 3: Saturday 3rd October......16-19 Day 4: Sunday 4th October......20-23 Listings correct at the time of print but may change before the event. For up to date information please check the website www.ageingwellfestival.com or phone the TCDT on 01803 212 638
Ageing Well Delivery Partners
welcome from the
I’m delighted to welcome you to the first Torbay Ageing Well Festival! Coinciding with International Older People’s Day 2015, Ageing Well in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay is launching the first of what will become a unique annual Ageing Well Festival. Held over 4 days, 1st – 4th October 2015 local communities, the voluntary sector and public sectors partners are coming together to celebrate older people, ageing and the contribution older people give to our community. The Ageing Well Festival is part of a wider 6 year programme funded by Big Lottery which aims to: 1. Reconnect isolated older people with friends, their communities and where they live. 2. Older people are able to contribute their time, skills and knowledge to their community. 4
3. Raise the aspirations and involve older people in the design of services available to them. 4. Older people are celebrated and ageing is viewed more positively by all. Explore the exciting array of opportunities available to you over the next few days. The majority of events and activities are free for you, your friends and family to attend. Do you know an older person who would love to attend? Well, why not take them with you? Enjoy the experience and please let us know what you think by telephoning the Ageing Well team on 01803 212 638. Justin Wiggin Ageing Well Programme Manager.
Ageing well festival team Welcome to the first ever Ageing Well Festival in Torbay. We have a really rich programme of events on offer for all ages to enjoy over the four days of the festival. The festival aims to bring generations together, to be bold and celebrate ageing, and to build new connections between people and the places they live.
and performers. All events are targeted at the over 50’s, or are inter- generational. Create your own festival experience from everything that is on offer over the four days and enjoy taking part in the first ever Ageing Well Festival… this is just the beginning…..
Take yourself, a neighbour a friend your family, out and about across Torbay to local venues and outdoor places where you can sample a wide range of drop in events and activities provided by a host of talented local and regional artists., musicians, facilitators, film makers
Ruth Ben-Tovim Creative Development Co–ordinator, Ageing Well
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Thursday 1st October 2015
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Image: Meet the Grandmothers
International Older
Peoples
On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1 October the International Day of Older Persons. The main aim of the day is to celebrate the achievements and contributions that older people make to society and the economy and to challenge negative attitudes.
This year International Older People’s day will be the official launch of Ageing Well Torbay, a 6 year, Big Lottery funded project to reduce social isolation amongst people over the age of 50. Ageing Well aims to reconnect communities across Brixham, Paignton and Torquay, so everyone can feel included and valued. People are living longer than ever before. It is estimated that 23% of the UK will be aged 65 and over by 2035. In Torbay over half of the population are already over the age of 50…
UK Older People’s Day is on 1st October every year to coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons. The main aim of the day is to celebrate the many achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and the economy and to campaign to challenge negative attitudes and outdated stereotypes. None of us are getting any younger, so let’s join together on this special day and celebrate the joy of ageing!
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Wild for Life Walks Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust 10.30am-12.30pm, Occombe Farm
Nature spotting walk where retired naturalists work with young TCCT trainee rangers and inspire others to get out into nature. 4 nature spotting walks on each day, varying in length and difficulty. FREE EVENT
Pop Up Cafe
Sanctuary Housing Offices, Foxhole (Paignton), 11am-3pm
Find out more about the Timebank and enjoy some tasty cake too FREE EVENT
Access to Community Education Taster Day / Robert Boyd Adult Learning College, Brixham
Taster of different classes: Thursday Group 10.30am to 12 noon with lunch 12.15 to 1.15pm (£4 for two courses) - 4 taster spaces. The Write Way 1.15 to 3pm - 2 taster spaces. Drawing & Painting 1.15 to 3pm - 2 taster spaces. Call 08000 380123 to reserve a space. FREE EVENT
The Big Knit and Natter Aly Lazell / The Craft Works
St Andrews Church, Paignton 10am-4pm Drop in day to knit, eat cake, learn new skills and work towards the ‘Torbay Yarn Bomb’ where participants work to develop a yarn bomb trail of their favourite locations FREE EVENT 8
Aqua Zumba Phil Thomas / Torbay Council Admiral Swimming Centre, Brixham, 10.15-11am
Join in with the Aqua Zumba class at the Admiral Swimming Centre, Brixham
Water Mobility Torbay Council
Swim Torquay, Plainmoor, 10.30am-12pm
50+ Exercise class / Maggi Waugh
Catch the Wind / Mitch Brown
The Clipper Pub, Torquay from 9pm
Jam the night away at Torquay’s Clipper Pub, all welcome. FREE EVENT
Also happening:
Throughout the 4 days of the festival there will be two commissions popping up in various locations across the Bay.
Riviera Centre, 2-3pm
Regular class for over 60s focusing on flexibility, mobility, balance and co-ordination and confidence!
Afternoon Tea
Walmer House & Erith House – Torquay, 2.30-4pm
All welcome to attend for Afternoon Tea.
Culture Champions Event led by Play Torbay 3.30-6pm Paignton Zoo
An intergenerational event where older people and younger people will share and learn about cultural experiences in the Bay, signposting specific events.
Free event
Meet the Grandmothers Encounters Art
Paignton Library & Information Centre, 4-6pm
Space for up to 20 participants to join a creative conversation about ageing and grandparenting, contributing words, images, questions for the Grandmothers performance. Includes afternoon tea. To find out more or book your place contact 07948 9922434 / admin@encounters-arts.org.uk FREE EVENT
Across the Tracks
Kate Rudman / Sound Communities
Intergenerational music and story sharing / live radio show over different locations - young and old sharing their music in a ‘spin off’
A series of interconnected films exploring Ageing Well Nick Fogg
Nick will be creating a series of films challenging perceptions about ageing – some of which will be shown during the festival and some will be filmed during the festival. Promotional offer 241 tickets available from the Babbacombe Theatre for Starlight, performances 6 & 7th Oct ring 01803 328385 to book 9
Friday 2nd October 2015
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Image: Get Moving or Shall we Dance?
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Bead Factory Johanna Korndorfer
Venue will be in Brixham (tbc) time (tbc)
Crafts workshop with ceramic beads – take away bracelets and learning to make new beads. Also features artwork made by Teign School students
Free event
Wild for Life Walks Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust 10.30am-12.30pm, Occombe Farm
Get Back on Your Bike Torbay Council
Torbay Velopark, all day event
Free access to bikes and a session with the ‘Get Back on Your Bike’ instructor FREE EVENT
Get Moving or Shall we Dance? Clare Parker & Dance in Devon
10am – 5pm, 4 locations across Torbay
Look out for the mobile dance workshop which will pop up all over Torbay to get everyone dancing! We want to surprise and delight you in public spaces invite you to get dancing and have a bit of a social! To find out more and get details of times and venues, please contact Dance in Devon on 01803 868116 or torbaychampion@danceindevon.org.uk www.danceindevon.org.uk
Free event
Graffiti Grandparents David Andrews
Venue (tbc) All day event
Graffiti workshop – drop in to create a street art mural inspired by nature.
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Nature spotting walk where retired naturalists work with young TCCT trainee rangers and inspire others to get out into nature. 4 nature spotting walks on each day, varying in length and difficulty. FREE EVENT
Access to Community Education Taster Day Robert Boyd
Adult Learning College, Brixham
Taster of different classes. Gardening 10am-12pm. Call 08000 380123 to reserve a space. FREE EVENT
Introduction to Abstract Painting Andy Cairns Artizan Gallery, Torquay 9am-4pm
A one day introduction to abstract painting - run as two sessions FREE EVENT
Wheelchair / light aerobics session Mark Pearsell / Torbay Council 10am-11am Torbay Leisure Centre
Wheelchair light aerobics session
Walking Football Torbay Council
11am-12pm Torbay Leisure Centre
Try the sport that is taking the world by storm, walking football!
Community Rail Festival
Torquay Station, 10am-1pm
Postcard Portraits Eileen Jackman
10am-4pm (up to 10 people per hour), The Harbour Works, Torquay
Participatory impressionist portrait workshop, drawing session to make a portrait postcard from a black & white photograph of participants in the group. Original portrait drawings to be kept for future exhibitions, but takeaway copies will be available.
Book in advance through phone or email directly with The Harbour Works 01803 212 292
The Friday Sewcial Aly Lazell / The Craft Works
St Andrews Church, Paignton, 10am-4pm Range of have a go projects to develop sewing skills - event staged like a 1940s sewing bee with make do and mend ethos FREE EVENT
Fit as a Fiddle Torbay Council
10.30am -12pm, Swim Torquay
Get fit as a fiddle by swimming the morning away, Plainmoor, Torquay.
Hymn CafĂŠ Rev David Hughes
Cross Link Centre, Paignton Baptist Church, 10.30am-12pm
Enjoyable coffee morning with a unique singing difference! All welcome. FREE EVENT
Free Swimming Torbay Council
10.30am -1pm, Admiral Swimming Centre, Brixham Free swimming for over 50s
Free event
Join the Choral Engineers Hugh Nankivell, Steve Sowden, Meg Searle
Paignton Library, 10.30am-12.30pm Singing and songwriting drop in workshop FREE EVENT
Listening Trees Kaleider & Mercurial Wrestler
Location to be confirmed, 8.30am-6pm
Attached to a wooden seat underneath a tree is a beautiful horn, like that of a gramophone. As soon as someone sits down their seat becomes connected to another seat, where another person is sitting. They can talk to one another through the horn for as long or as briefly as they wish. As soon as they leave their seat they break the connection. Sitting down again will not connect them to the same person – but to another, randomly selected seat, where someone else is sitting. FREE EVENT
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Gentle Yoga Victoria Campbell
Sing for your Life Event led by Heather Manketlow
All welcome to join in this gentle, relaxing yoga class. FREE EVENT
Therapeutic singing session
Brixham, 12pm
49ers Fitness Group
12-1pm Torbay Leisure Centre
Film Screening and Movement Workshop Jennifer Essex Venue (tbc), 2pm
Movement workshop inspired by residency researching dementia and interdependancy, plus screening of film created. FREE EVENT
Aerobics Monica Waite
Acorn Centre, Torquay, 1-2pm £3.50
Join 70+ year old Monica for her weekly aerobics session
Age Friendly Museum’s Day & Encounters Museum of Now Workshop Age Friendly Museum’s Network 1.30-4.30 Torquay Musuem
A handling session from British Museum’s collection and Torbay museums’ handling collections, with participants bringing along their own objects and stories.
Culture Champions Play Torbay
Paignton Zoo, 3.30-6pm
An intergenerational event where older people and younger people share and learn about cultural experiences in the Bay
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venue to be confirmed, morning
Thinking Through Philosophy, Developing Wisdom, Wonder and Well-being Belinda Seaward Torquay Library, 2:30-4:30pm
An introduction to social philosophy with teacher, author and entrepreneur Belinda Seaward. This two-hour workshop introduces some of the key themes from ancient and contemporary philosophers on developing wisdom, wonder and wellbeing. FREE EVENT
Grow the Good Life Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust Occombe Farm, 10am-12pm
Get fit and garden in our Occombe Organic Vegetable Garden, join our gardener in tasks in our garden, learn new skills, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors. FREE EVENT
See What I Mean Event led by Ilyanna Kerr
11am – 5pm, (drop in) Paignton Library
Find out more about a communications tool designed for people living with dementia created for iPad. Discussions held around themes, food, travel and work.
Also happening:
Throughout the 4 days of the festival there will be two commissions popping up in various locations across the Bay. See page 9.
The Ageing Well
Try Table Tennis Venue Foyer, Torquay, 7-10pm
Cllr Robert Excell/Torbay Council
Everyone is welcome to try/play table tennis at the Torre Table Tennis Club
Carnaby Set 7pm Brixham
Brixham Live music fish and Chips with Carnaby Set. FREE EVENT
night
out
in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay Dance Night with a Twist Victoria Hotel, 7-10pm
Club style dance event, with free dance workshops, bar and a space for a sit down too! Dance in Devon invites you to a dance night with a twist. Join the rebel Line Dance, create a Bollywood extravaganza, and share the elegance of the Ballroom Blitz! To find out more or reserve your place, please contact Dance in Devon. Contact 01803 868116 or torbaychampion@danceindevon.org.uk
The Free Range Craft Network
St Andrews Church, Paignton, 7pm
Event leaders The Craft Works A space for makers old and new to come together to share stories and skills over supper. A chance to explore heritage and crafts in a welcoming environment.
The Comforters
St Andrews Church, Paignton, 7pm Event led by Tessa Cruickshank
Poetry readings to comfort and inspire on the themes of loss, grief and remembrance.
Come & Sing Songs from the 50s & 60s
St Paul’s Church Hall, Preston, Torquay, 7.30pm
Event led by Jane Anderson-Brown Community sing-along of songs from the the 50s and 60s. FREE EVENT
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Saturday 3rd October 2015
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Image: Human Sandcastles
Outand
about in the
Bay
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Graffiti Grandparents David Andrews
Venue (tbc) All day event
Graffiti workshop - drop in to create a street art mural. Inspired by nature FREE EVENT
Story Sessions DAISI
Venue (tbc), Throughout the day
1 day of intergenerational workshops, with live piano, held on the seafront. Dance, singing and songwriting. FREE EVENT
Paignton Library joins in with Ageing Well
Head to Paignton Library for lots of activities, music and more. The British Red Cross will be giving hand, arm and shoulder massages. FREE EVENT
LANDED Alister Lownie – Two Destination Language Brixham, Daytime
Performance chambers invite 1-3 people to listen to short love stories (10-15 mins) inspired by older people. Plus there will also be an interactive installation.
Learn to be a Barista
Noble Tree Cafe, Torquay - 9am – 2pm,
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee? Well now’s your chance, head along to the Noble Tree Cafe in central Torquay between 9am – 2pm.
Free Event
Nature Skills Workshop Sylvan Adventures
Growing for Life, Paignton, 10am – 2pm (£5)
Intergenerational Forest school style workshops, for up to 30 people
The Free Range Craft Fair Aly Lazell & The Craft Works St Andrews Church, Paignton, 10am – 4pm,
Free event
50 Craft makers show their work to the public, with taster sessions available, live music and some yummy free range food! FREE EVENT
Listening Trees Kaleider & Mercurial Wrestler
Human Sandcastles Clare Parker & Dance in Devon
Attached to a wooden seat underneath a tree is a beautiful horn, like that of a gramophone. As soon as someone sits down their seat becomes connected to another seat, where another person is
Local residents are invited to create a living sculpture trail along the beach. FREE EVENT
Location to be confirmed, 8.30am-6pm
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sitting. They can talk to one another through the horn for as long or as briefly as they wish. As soon as they leave their seat they break the connection. Sitting down again will not connect them to the same person – but to another, randomly selected seat, where someone else is sitting. FREE EVENT
Various Locations including Goodrington Sands 10am-5pm
Grandparents are Great
Torquay Library, 10.30am – 12pm
Interactive workshops to be held in Torquay libraries. FREE EVENT
Bowling Club Coffee Morning
Upton Bowling Club, 10.30-11.30am
Join the coffee morning at Upton Bowling Club, meet new friends and enjoy a refreshing cuppa at the same time.
This is how I am Event led by Participate Arts Venue (tbc), Time (tbc)
Drop in workshop creating clay figures that contain a message for exhibition in an outdoor location. FREE EVENT
Monster Saturday
Torquay Museum, daytime
Head along to Children’s and grandparents day at Torquay Museum!
Wild for Life Walks Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust Goodrington Sands, 2-4pm
Nature spotting walk where retired naturalists work with young TCCT trainee rangers and inspire others to get out into nature. 4 nature spotting walks on each day, varying in length and difficulty
Dance-a-thon
The Acorn Centre, Torquay, 2-4pm (£5)
Get your dancing shoes on and boogey away the afternoon at the Acorn Centre in Torquay.
Look out for a growing field of clay figures in St. Marychurch
Song writing Workshop Event Leader – Suzie Reed
2.30-4.30pm, Endevor House, Higher Union Street, Torquay (Free)
Come along and learn to write a song with accomplished singer/ songwriter Suzie Reed
Family Variety Show in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
The Palace Theatre, Paignton, 7.30pm £8.50, concessions £7
Staring Sandy Sparkle, award winning international female vocalist based in Torquay, South Devon Players, Brixham Buccaneers, Youth Genesis and many more… The show will be full of dancing, comedy, magic and gymnastics. A brilliant line-up with fun for all of the family. To book ring the Palace Theatre. 01803 665800
Soul Vinyl Night Vinyl Avengers
The Terrace, Babbacombe, 8pm -1am
Vinyl-only Mod & Soul night at The Terrace in Babbacombe. All welcome.
Free admission
Healthwatch Torbay Consultation Outside Primark,Torquay, 10am-4pm
Healthwatch Torbay will be having our Consultation Caravan in Torquay. Feel free to come along and have a chat with us. Free blood pressure tests available.
Also happening:
Throughout the 4 days of the festival there will be two commissions popping up in various locations across the Bay. See page 9. 19
Sunday 4th October 2015
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The
Ageing Well
Sunday Lunch
For our final festival day, we have decided to place less emphasis on scheduled events. Instead we want you, all of you, to sit down together with your family, friends, neighbours (especially the ones you haven’t met yet) and share a Sunday lunch, we’ve even included a poster in this brochure for you to put in your window, so you can tell the world what you are doing. Don’t forget to share your photos and experiences with us, social media, post, telephone, we don’t mind, as long as you don’t make us too jealous with photos of cake… 21
Big Lunch
The Edge, Brixham, time (tbc)
Event led by Andrew Wade and joined by Brixham’s Men in Sheds
A Special Sunday Roast
Whisper’s Restaurant, Whitley Court, Paignton 12-2.30pm. All welcome!
Sunday Buffet
Age UK Offices, Manor Corner, Paignton 1-3pm
Open to everyone! A fantastic opportunity to have a natter, eat some nice food and find out about Age UK Torbay.
free event
Tea Dance Caroline Smith
Brunel Manor, Torquay, 3–5pm, £5
Put your dancing shoes on for this elegant tea dance being held at Brunel Manor.
Also happening:
Throughout the 4 days of the festival there will be two commissions popping up in various locations across the Bay.
Across the Tracks Kate Rudman / Sound Communities
Intergenerational music and story sharing / live radio show over different locations - young and old sharing their music in a ‘spin off’
A series of interconnected films exploring Ageing Well Nick Fogg
Nick will be creating a series of films challenging perceptions about ageing – some of which will be shown during the festival and some will be filmed during the festival.
Promotional offer 241 tickets available from the Babbacombe Theatre for Starlight, performances 6 & 7th Oct ring 01803 328385 to book
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WE ALL
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VALUED ALL OF US
YOU AND ME. THIS IS OUR HOME, OUR TOWN AND TOGETHER WE ARE A COMMUNITY.
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