1–31 MAY 2019

Celebrating older creative audiences, participants, volunteers and artists across England.

This regional brochure is just the tip of the iceberg. To find full festival listings for your area visit:

www.voluntaryarts.org/age-of-creativity

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Welcome to the Age of Creativity Festival 2019We are delighted to welcome you to the 3rd Age of Creativity Festival, celebrating creative older audiences, participants, volunteers and artists across England for the whole month of May. Our theme this year is ‘intergenerational’, so many events are designed for diverse audiences, as well as more tailored events across the art-forms. We aim to inspire and delight you with an eclectic mix of opportunities, as well as provide training to support delivery partners to develop their local year-round offer.

To find out more about the Festival visit www.ageofcreativity.co.uk/festival, join us @ageofcreativity on social media or contact your local Age UK.

Age of Creativity Festival ConferenceWhitworth Art Gallery, Manchester

2 May

The day will inspire discussions between professionals from a wide range of sectors on three key ideas:

1. What if…we lived in a truly Age Friendly world?

2. What if…you could be an emerging artist at any age?

3. What if… artists became activists against ageism?

The outcome of the event will be shared widely through our networks and social media throughout May. For more information about the event visit www.voluntaryarts.org

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This year we are lucky enough to bring you a national commission, prepared for you by 64 Million Artists. We have co-designed simple creative challenges in partnership with

older people across the country for you to try at home or in groups. With 31 simple, fun activites to try out each day throughout the festival – it is an easy, free way to get involved! How you respond to each challenge is entirely up to you, we just want you to enjoy having a go.

Sign up for free daily challenges straight to your inbox www.dothinkshare.com or contact your local Age UK who have been sent a full list of activities to share with you.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 20191 – 10 May, 10am – 5pm

The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, features exceptional images capturing fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

Seaton Station, Seaton Tramway, Riverside Depot, Harbour Road, Seaton EX12 2NQ Tel: 01297 203 75

Woolly Wednesdays1 May, 10.30am – 12pm

Come and join us for knitting and nattering on Woolly Wednesdays

Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LX Tel: 01404 450 06

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AUKO Creative and Cultural Learning Event31 May 11am – 4pm

A peer-to-peer learning event run by Age UK Oxfordshire, aimed at local Age UKs seeking to develop their creative and cultural offer for older people.

The Mill, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, OX16 2PA

TO BOOK: farrellcurran@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk

www.voluntaryarts.org/age-of-creativity

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Silvertroopers Choir 2 May, 10.15am – 12pm

It’s no secret that singing is great for both body and mind. Singing in a choir is uplifting and releases a flurry of endorphins, the body’s natural ‘feel-good’ hormone. The joint sense of purpose created by coming together in harmony as a group can give you a real emotional lift. Run by Age UK Gloucestershire.

Holy Trinity Church, 1 Trinity Road, Stroud GL5 2HX Tel: 01452 422 660

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Silver Singers2 May, 10.45am – 12pm

Singing in a choir is uplifting and releases a flurry of endorphins, the body’s natural ‘feel-good’ hormone. The joint sense of purpose created by coming together in harmony as a group can give you a real emotional lift. Run by Age UK Gloucestershire.

St Mary’s de Lode Church, St Mary’s Sq., Square, Gloucester, GL1 2TB Tel: 01452 422 660

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Go Together Club 2 May, 7.30pm – 10pm

Would you like to go to the theatre but have no-one to go with? Join the Go Together Club to see The Three Musketeers. Tickets £17

Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4QB Tel: 01392 726 363

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Mind the Gap3, 10, 17 May, 10.30am – 12pm

From African drumming, to storytelling and physical theatre. From backstage tours, to theatre trips. Mind the Gap work with a variety of professional practitioners, exploring theatre and the arts, and devising performances for the local community. If you’re 60+ and ready to explore the arts in a friendly and supportive environment, then come along and give Mind the Gap a try.

Booking www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Community Room at Salisbury Playhouse.

AGE UK ORGANISES CREATIVE EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY... TO FIND YOUR NEAREST VISIT: www.ageuk.org.uk/services/in-your-area

Sherborne Abbey Music Festival3 May – 7 May

A week long musical celebration – up to 70% of performances are free entry!

www.sherborneabbeyfestival.org

Sherborne Abbey, The Parish Office, 3 Abbey Close, Sherborne DT9 3LQ

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Moving in the Moment5 May, 2pm – 3.30pm

Folk dance session with live music for people affected by dementia and their carers.

Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph Street, Southampton SO15 3HE Tel: 01202 746 752

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Singing for the Brain Alternate Tuesdays

Singing for the Brain is a popular social activity for people who are living with dementia, their family and carers. Alternate Tuesdays – check dates before going.

The Salvation Army, 16 Westham Road, Weymouth DT4 8NS Tel: 01202 764 352

Bristol Old Vic Heritage Tour9 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Join us for a special tour around the renewed Bristol Old Vic, followed by tea and coffee at the 1766 Bar & Kitchen. Run by Age UK Bristol.

Bristol Old Vic Trust Ltd, Theatre Royal, King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED Tel: 0117 929 7537

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Annie – Captioned Performance11 May, 2.30pm – 5pm

Direct from the West End, Annie returns in this ‘glorious revival’, The Times.

Plymouth Theatre Royal, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR Tel: 01752 267 222

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Romantic Tchaikovsky 12 May, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra play Tchaikovsky’s music which oozes with romance and drama and this concert will be no exception.

Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN Tel: 01793 524 481

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Launch of Make it Better 14 May, 11am – 4pm

Professionals are welcome to the launch event for a new website which supports those providing creative activities to older people.

More information from contact@mitber.com

The Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall PL24 2SG

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The Aldbury Band14 May, 2pm – 3pm

A fun participatory music group in Poole for people living with dementia.

The Aldbury Care Home, 672-674 Ringwood Road, Poole BH12 4NA Tel: 01202 746752

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Launch of Make it Better21 May, 11am – 4pm

See above.

More information from contact@mitber.com

Royal Horticultural Society, Rosemoor Garden, Torrington EX38 8PH

Cake Concert24 May, 2pm – 3.30pm

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Tea Time Trio present a light, relaxed, dementia-friendly concert perfect for tea-time!

Wiltshire Music Centre Trust Ltd, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DZ Tel: 01225 860 100

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Open Studios Cornwall 201925 May – 2 June, 9am – 11pm

Now in its 15th year, Open Studios Cornwall 2019 will see artists, craftspeople and designers opening their studios and workshops to the public

www.openstudioscornwall.co.uk

Cornwall Open Studios, Creative Skills, Krowji TR1 1EA

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Go Together Club25 May, 7.30pm – 10.45pm

Want to go to the opera but have no-one to go with? Join the Go Together Club to see English National Opera’s Macbeth.

Tickets £17

Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QB Tel: 01392 726 363

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Dorset Artweeks26 May – 31 May 9am – 11pm

Dorset Arts Weeks is one of the largest Open Studio Events in the country.

www.dorsertartweeks.co.uk

Dorset Artweeks, The Little Keep, Barrack Road, Dorchester DT1 1SQ

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Turtle Song28 May – 30 July, 10.30am – 12.15pm

Turtle Song is an opportunity to compose and sing your own songs guided by a professional composer, director & musicians. It is a project for people with memory problems and all forms of dementia and their companions.

St Mary’s Congregational Church, Gloucester GL1 2QS Tel: 0208 964 5060

Keynsham Book Group28 May, 10.30am – 11.30am

Our book groups meet across Bath & North East Somerset once a month to discuss their latest read and to enjoy socialising.

£3 Run by Age UK Bath & NE Somerset

Keynsham Library & Information Service, Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham BS31 1FS Tel: 01225 484 510

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Singing for Fun28 May, 2.30pm – 4pm

A friendly group for people who love to sing where everyone is made to feel welcome. Singing songs from all the eras and the whole group gets to choose which songs are sung.

£3 Run by Age UK Bath & NE Somerset

Orchard Hall, Midsummer Norton BA3 2RB Tel: 01225 484 510

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The Age of Creativity Festival is a great celebration of a fantastic concept. Put simply, more and more older people are seeking out opportunities to engage with cultural and creative activities, and more research pointing to the really positive impact this engagement has on the wellbeing of older people is emerging. Led by the new health secretary, the Government also recognises the benefits this all brings, and Age UK is keen to orchestrate and advocate the work. Music and dance are widely popular, but there is a vast range of other opportunities on offer. The Festival provides a platform to celebrate and showcase these activities.

For more information about intergenerational creativity and other inspirational items linking older people and creative activities go to www.ageofcreativity.co.uk

The Age of Creativity Festival is kindly supported by Arts Council of England, Baring Foundation,Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Age UK and Age UK Oxfordshire and by many local and national partners.

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