Event guide - Ageing Well Torbay Symposium 2017

Event Guide Central Church, Tor HiLL Road, Torquay

Symposium of Ideas Saturday 6th May 2017 10.00am - 5.00pm

JoIN us for...

Talks, workshops, stories, dANcINg, advice, ARts & crafts!

Free entry All welcome

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The first ever Torbay Symposium of Ideas is being held on Saturday May 6th at Central Church Tor Hill Road, Torquay. It is a completely free event arranged by Ageing Well Torbay, and we’re welcoming all ages! So bring your family, bring your friends!

On the day there will be talks, including how to become an amateur astronomer by Torbay Astronomical Society, you can also find out how far you have travelled in Space between 11am and 3pm with Symposium steering group member, Joyce Mitchell. Dr. Maggie Irving will give a talk on the power and pleasure of comedy and creativity, and in the afternoon she will also be leading a fun workshop, using comedy and movement to encourage the playfulness we all have within, so definitely not one to miss!

Another unmissable talk comes from legendary music promoter, Lionel Digby, who will be giving a talk entitled “Rock Around the Bay” about the many famous acts he brought to Torbay from the 50s through to the 80s.

Arts and crafts a plenty will be on offer throughout the day. In the morning, attendees can try a mixed-media card craft session, where they will be able to take home the card they make. In the afternoon, there will be a still life art and drawing workshop. There will also be a chance to see the winning entries of the Symposiums’ Art and Poetry competition.

Try the chair-based exercise taster, and chat to the Strength and Balance team about the support they offer. Find out about healthy eating with the Healthy Lifestyles Team.

During the recent Ageing Well Torbay Food for Thought participation events, we heard repeatedly that older people wanted more help and advice regarding benefits and entitlements, as well as support using computers, smartphones and other IT. As a way to help people with these requests, the steering group have created an Advice Corner at the Symposium where you can get free advice from solicitors, find out how to research your family history (AKA Geneology), meet the Ageing Well Torbay delivery partners and also get some IT help! There will also be an IT taster session in the afternoon.

Finally, the perfect end to a brilliant day comes in the form of dancing!

There will be a circle dancing taster session ran by Dorothy Nicholls from Young at Heart in Paignton, followed by a Tea Dance to see the day off in style.

We hope to see you there!

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The Festival Steering Group

What’s going on and where to find it... outside 10:00 - Launch Music by Samba ROC 10:30 - Town Crier event opening

The Foyer

Welcome & Info...

All day from 10:00 - 17:00 • Registration • Event information • Event guides • Refreshment vouchers (includes 3 drinks, and cake!)

• Freebies including pens, notebooks and more • Networking and Info Stalls

The hall

All day from 10:00 - 17:00

Refreshments & Advice...

• Refreshments - drinks available all day, light lunch 12:00-14:30 (50p per item only during lunch) followed by tea and cake 15:00-17:00.

• Advice Corner Sofa and coffee table area to meet solicitors, access IT and Geneology help, and find out about benefits you’re entitled to.

• Meet the Ageing Well Torbay Delivery partners • Interesting stalls and useful information • See the entrants to the Art Competition displayed on the separating sliding doors (until 14:45) • Find out how far you have travelled in Space (11:00 and 15:00) with festival steering group member, Joyce Mitchell 3

The Church

Talks & Dancing...

Time 11:00-11:45 How to be an amateur astronomer - Martin Bastian 12:00-12:45 The power and pleasure of comedy and creativity - Dr Maggie Irving 13:00-13:45 Rock Around the Bay - Lionel Digby 14:00-14:45 Geology/History Talk 15:00-15:45 Circle Dancing led by Dorothy Nicholls 16:00-17:00 Tea Dance led by John Westlake

Highlights Lionel Digby - Rock Around the Bay Join Lionel for a talk on how rock’n’roll started in Torbay when Lionel Digby and Johnny Arris from Brixham started the first live rock n roll club in the south west at the Torquay Co-op hall in February 1957.

Early star appearances included Johnny Kidd and Screaming Lord Such.

Lionel then moved onto Torquay town hall where he promoted big stars like The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Eric Clapton, plus most big names of the 60`s and 70`s.

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Join Dr. Maggie Irving for an unmissable talk on the power and pleasure of comedy and creativity.

Martin Bastian from Torbay Astronomical Society will be giving an insightful talk on how to become an amateur astronomer.

Dancing - finish the day in style dancing! Circle dancing and a tea dance.

A lot of fun for all ages and abilities!

Room 1

Health & Happiness...

Time 11.00-11.30

Chair based exercise taster session

11.30-12.30

Healthy Eating Question and Answers

12.40-13.10

Chair based exercise taster session

13.30-15.30

Comedy and movement workshop with Dr Maggie Irving

Comedy and Movement Workshop will be a fun session

using comedy and movement to encourage the playfulness we all have within. Led by Dr. Maggie Irving.

Try a Chair based exercise taster with a chance to chat to the Strength and Balance team about the support they offer.

Find out more about Healthy Eating with the Healthy Lifestyles team.

Room 3/4

Art & Creativity...

Time 11.00-12.00

Talk on Local History and Artifacts with Torquay Museum

13.30-15.30

Still life art & drawing workshop with Michael McCord Torquay Museum wil be holding a talk focusing on Local History and Artifacts. Join in to find out more about the past!

Join Michael McCord for a still life art and

drawing workshop.

Michael runs regular art session at the Artizan Gallery. All equipment provided.

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Room 5

creativity, craft & IT Support...

Time 11.00-12.00

Craft session: Make your own mixed media card to take away

14.00-16.00

IT taster session - Get more savy with computers and tech

Get creative and try your hand at Mixed-Media Card Craft. In the session you will make your own card to take away.

Brush up on your IT Skills with Nigel Wood. Learn more about computers, phones, tablets, the internet, and other tech.

Paula Brennan runs craft sessions at the Crafty Fox, Foxhole, Paignton.

Volunteer!

Ageing Well Torbay needs volunteers!

Roles include: • Festival stewards, photographers, writers • Writers and puzzle makers for the Ageing Well Torbay newsletter • Festival Steering Group members • Ageing Well Torbay Programme Board members • Members for the Older Person’s Assembly Contact Jess Slade by phoning 01803 212638 or email jessslade@torbaycdt.og.uk 6

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The Venue Central Church is on Tor Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 5PU

Outside of church

Map

Free minibus transport If you require help to get to the Symposium from Brixham, Paignton or Torquay, contact the Ageing Well office on 01803 212638.

Disclaimer: by attending this event, you have therefore agreed to having your photo taken/appearing on film, and consented to having any photos/footage used for future promotions.

Find out more about the Symposium and 6 year Ageing Well Programme:

Phone: 01803 212638 Email: ageingwell@torbaycdt.org.uk www.ageingwellfestival.com or for the 6 year programme:

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