Event raises awareness of need for dignity for the elderly
By Jayne Warren - 06/01/2009
One of the most moving stories that we have published here at Mature Times highlighted the acclaimed short film "What Do You See" starring Virginia McKenna as "Elsie" - an elderly stroke victim who makes a silent but heartfelt plea for her carers to notice her. The film, made by Amanda Waring and based on the poem by the same name, has moved thousand of people across the world - and now Amanda is using that film as part of a Gala Celebrity to highlight the importance of Human Rights and Dignity for Older people on January 12th 2009 at Bafta.
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Calling all disabled drivers of sports cars
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Anyone who has lived through the austerity years of the 1940s will love this new exhibition at the Museum of Brands - which also has an uncanny relevance for today's current financial climate. Called "Waste Not Want Not", it revisits a Britain which had to economise on raw materials, save on energy and salvage scarce commodities.
National Gallery announce 'must see' Picasso exhibition for 2009
The National Gallery’s first exhibition dedicated to Pablo Picasso reveals how the greatest artist of the 20th century pitted himself against the great European painting tradition.
Wales' biggest walking festival celebrates 20 years
This Christmas, Ramblers Cymru is urging people to wrap up warm, step outside and help them celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ramblers’ Festival of Winter Walks, sponsored by Nature Valley.
Cambridge University celebrates 800 years of learning in 2009
From humble beginnings to its current standing as one of the world’s leading research universities, the University of Cambridge celebrates 800 years as a seat of learning in 2009. The aim is to strike a balance between academic achievement, respect for the past, celebrating the present and leaving a legacy for future generations.
Stars from stage and screen come together to enjoy a ‘Dickens’ of a Christmas
With the BBC’s production of ‘Little Dorrit’ captivating the nation, Help the Aged is giving Londoners the chance to enjoy a Dickensian–themed Christmas celebration at their annual ‘A Star for Christmas’ carol concert on 17th December, tickets for which are now on sale.
Join Jane Asher as she conducts in Parkinson's fund raiser
Following her appearance on BBC Maestro, actress and businesswoman Jane Asher will be conducting at the Parkinson Disease Society’s (PDS) 27th Christmas Carol Concert this year. The concert takes place on Wednesday 10 December at Central Hall, Westminster, London at 7pm. And Mature Times has a pair of tickets to be won for one lucky MT online reader.
New reading group established in Gosport
Gosport Discovery Centre will be hosting a new reading group which will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm.
Win tickets to "go around the world with Michael Palin"
One of Britain’s best-loved presenters is inviting the public to journey with him on a rolling, perambulating, dog-sledding, camel-roping reminiscence. And we have two tickets to be won for the event!
Poetry event remembers the Great War
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Lest We Forget – The Exhibition
2008 heralds the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War and the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force.
In this, the Royal Air Force’s 90th anniversary year it is fitting that we remember those whose sacrifice throughout the Service’s history have defended our ideals and way of life; as well as those they left behind.
Rolling out the carpet for the 52nd British Film Festival, 15th October - 30th October
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If you like films - then attending this year's prestigious 52nd London Film Festival is a must. It includes a record number of world and international premieres with a total of 189 features and 108 shorts, a stellar line-up of special events and guests - and a selection of classic films such as 'Cover Girl'.
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