Mature Times - Events in the South & East

New reading group established in Gosport

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:14:10 +0000

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"

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:18:41 +0100

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

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:29:07 +0100

If you live in the Fareham area, make a date to see "The Flower of Youth" - an evening of poetry and prose reflecting on experiences of the Great War. It takes place at Fareham Library on Tuesday 11 November, between 7.30 and 9.00 pm.

Lest We Forget – The Exhibition

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:10:26 +0100

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.

"Sweet Sixties" exhibition, 8th September 2008 - 31st May 2009

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:15:57 +0100

The "Sweet Sixties" exhibition at London's Museum of Brands has to be the ultimate nostalgia trip for sweet lovers everywhere. The period pack designs will evoke the tastes and temptations from 40 years ago, including forgotten favourites such as Aztec, Fry’s 5 Centre and Bar Six - alongside Marathon and Opal Fruits before their names changed.

Win tickets for the Goodwood Revival Festival 2008

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:54:24 +0100

“Glorious Goodwood” is again set to reverberate to the sounds of motor racing’s past over the weekend of September 19 – 21. And we have tickets for two lucky people to join in the fun.

Watford Palace Theatre hosts new playwriting workshop, August 16th

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:28:58 +0100

Would-be William Shakespeares, Harold Pinters and Agatha Christies will be thrilled to learn that their budding talents could be unlocked this August at Watford Palace Theatre's brand new playwriting workshop programme called 'Off the Page'. This will present a unique opportunity for new playwrights to develop their skills and receive feedback about their writing.

A chance to share in the tribute to the life and work of Syd Barrett

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:53:40 +0100

For those who watched his star shine brightly in the 60s, only to be extinguished, the name Syd Barrett will always feature among those who helped shape the decade. The original inspiration behind Pink Floyd, he was a huge influence on the psychedelic movement and the cultural blossoming that followed. Now a series of events is planned in his hometown of Cambridge to mark his contribution.

A classic story of loneliness, obsession and addiction in pre-war Earls Court

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:01:59 +0100

"Hangover Square" is a play about the darkest hours before the outbreak of WW2, and it's going to be performed at last performed in its natural home - at Earls Court’s Finborough Theatre, from July 9th 2008 for a four-week run.

Act your age at London's free festival celebrating older people, July 11th, 2008

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:05:58 +0100

Everyone is welcome at the annual Capital Age Festival, London's largest and liveliest cultural festival created by older people, for older people - and free for all. There’s no better time to act your age!

The remarkable "Poetry of Silence" exhibition, June - September 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:08:51 +0100

The Royal Academy of Arts will be holding a haunting exhibition this June called "The Poetry of Silence", featuring work by the first Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) selected from museums and private collections in Europe, the United States and Japan.

"Secrets and Shadows" explores the dark side of the human psyche

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:54:04 +0100

"Secrets and Shadows" (Foyles Gallery, London, 12th May-18th May 2008) is a landmark exhibition for thirteen artists who are giving their own personal take on the darker side of the human psyche to mark the paperback launch of Sebastian Beaumont's latest novel 'Thirteen'.

Southwark A-Z for older people

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:30:42 +0000

Helping older people get more out of life is the aim of a new directory just launched in Southwark.

RNIB's 'Solutions To Independent Living Exhibition', 20th November 2008

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:53:43 +0000

If you, or someone you know, has sight difficulties, then it might be worth a visit to the RNIB's 'Solution To Independent Living Exhibition', which can offer a huge amount of information and practical advice to help with everyday living needs - from the very latest in assistive technology to help finding a job. The RNIB's regional team will also be on hand to discuss specific needs.

Join Sussex Wildlife Trust for a family fun day

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:51:46 +0100

Join Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) on Sunday 7 September (11:00-16:00) for a carnival of family fun at Woods Mill nature reserve near Henfield.