Programme

Visitors were able to enjoy an extensive programme of seminars and activities.

There were lots of action packed fun and activities for visitors to participate in and enjoy- from Tai Chi to Salsa and Merengue.

THE PRUDENTIAL SEMINAR THEATRE

The Prudential Seminar Theatre hosted a series of informative seminars with opportunities for questions from the audience. The programme below outlines the exciting topics that our speakers covered.



 

Friday 11th March 2011

 

Saturday 12th March 2011

10.45
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11.40

Gardening Question and Answer Panel With Sam Youd, Garden Manager, Tatton Hall Jeff Turner, ex Granada TV "Muck and Jeff" Simon Tetlow, Tatton Hall

10.45
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11.40

Gardening Question and Answer Panel Phil Dunnett, Ribblesdale Nurseries Andrew Richards, National Gardens Scheme Dorothy Richards, National Garden Scheme

11.45
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12.15

Top Tax Tips
Martin Heslop, Prudential

11.45
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12.15

Top Tax Tips
Martin Heslop, Prudential

12.20
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12.50

Starting Over - a guide to the emotional and practical minefield of life after 50
Suzy Miller, creator, Starting Over Show

12.20
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12.50

Starting Over - a guide to the emotional and practical minefield of life after 50
Suzy Miller, creator, Starting Over Show

12.55
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13.55

Your Money Matters

Chaired by Sarah Pennells, SavvyWoman

Christopher Friel, Prudential

Alison-Jane Bailey, Head of Policy & Technical Development, The Pensions Advisory Service

Simon Primmer, Technical Specialist, The Pensions Advisory Service

Alex Samuels, Samuels Financial

Rob Gore, Stephensons Solicitors

12.55
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13.55

Your Money Matters

Chaired by Sarah Pennells, SavvyWoman

Graeme Martin, Prudential

Alison-Jane Bailey, Head of Policy & Technical Development, The Pensions Advisory Service

Simon Primmer, Technical Specialist, The Pensions Advisory Service

Alex Samuels, Samuels Financial

 

14.05
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14.35

Understanding pensions and annuities
Jane Ball, Prudential


14.05
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14.35

Understanding pensions and annuities
Reginald Bellerby, Prudential

14.45
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15.15

How to make the most of your money
Sarah Pennells, SavvyWoman

14.45
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15.15

How to make the most of your money
Sarah Pennells, SavvyWoman

15.20
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15.50

Dress for your Shape
Anne Hartnett, Fashion Editor, Woman's Weekly

15.25
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16.30

S.U.C.C.E.S.S in your Retirement
Honey Langcaster-James, Psychologist and Personal Coach appearing courtesy of Abbeyfield

16.00
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16.30

S.U.C.C.E.S.S in your Retirement
Honey Langcaster-James, Psychologist and Personal Coach appearing courtesy of Abbeyfield

 

 



Gentle movement and exercise sessions led by our experts have proved to be a popular addition to the programme. Sessions lasting approximately an hour allowed visitors to try something new and to get involved in the show, there were demonstrations from British Wheel of Yoga and Tai chi Union of Great Britain.

DANCE FLOOR


 

Friday 11th March 2011

 

Saturday 12th March 2011

10.30
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11.30

Broken Heelz Modern Line Dancing
with Myra and Sarah Massey

10.30
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11.30

Broken Heelz Modern Line Dancing
with Myra and Sarah Massey

11.40
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12.30

Yoga
The British Wheel of Yoga

11.40
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12.30

Yoga
The British Wheel of Yoga

12.40
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13.40

Dance Merengue and Salsa!
Karen Mackay of Fallowfield Salsa

12.40
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13.40

Dance Merengue and Salsa!
Karen Mackay of Fallowfield Salsa

13.45
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14.15

Red Rose Chorus
Preston Barbershop Harmony Singers

13.45
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14.15

The Red Rosettes
Ladies British Barbershop Singers

14.20
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15.25

Tai Chi Union of Great Britain
Chris Henney

14.20
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15.25

Tai Chi Union of Great Britain
Chris Henney

15.30
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15.55

Red Rose Chorus
Preston Barbershop Harmony Singers

15.30
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15.55

The Red Rosettes
Ladies British Barbershop Singers

16.00
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17.00

Soca Aerobics Dance Presentation
with audience participation Esther Furlonge-Clarke and Universal Connection

16.00
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17.00

Soca Aerobics Dance Presentation
with audience participation Esther Furlonge-Clarke and Universal Connection



COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS

took place in the AGA Rangemaster Cookery Theatre

with demonstrations from The Vegetarian Society, The Mark Addy, Tempus at The Palace Hotel, Choice Bar and Restaurant and Michael Caines at ABode Chester

 

COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS ON FRIDAY 11TH MARCH took PLACE AT:

10.30 - 11.15

Alex Connell - The Vegetarian Society

11.45 – 12.30 and 13.00 - 13.45

Robert Owen Brown - The Mark Addy (Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2010 'Newcomer of the Year')

14.15 – 15.00 and 16.00 - 16.45

Jason Littlejohn - Tempus at The Palace Hotel, Manchester

 

COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS ON SATURDAY 12TH MARCH took PLACE AT:

10.30 – 11.15 and 11.45 - 12.30

Stuart Collins, Executive Chef - Michael Caines at ABode Chester

13.00 – 13.45 and 14.15 - 15.00

Alex Connell - The Vegetarian Society

 

Fashion Shows took place on the catwalk

Fifty plus, Fashion that fits your lifestyle

11.15 – 11.45

12.30 - 13.00

16.00 - 16.30

Slaters - mostly menswear!

14.00 - 14.30