Last year's events promoted the social inclusion and independence of older people in the arts, entertainment and leisure services. These events were family oriented and we encouraged informal carers of older people to attend as well as relatives and friends able to bring older persons to the events. Community groups and care homes across the region also got involved and have some wonderful memories.

This year we continue with the theme of social inclusion and are pleased to announce that many of the events for older people in Luton are FREE! This year's calendar of events builds on last year's successes and we hope you'll be able to join us in celebrating International Older Person's Day.

Internation Older Persons' Week Events 2005

Exhibition - Promotion of International Older Person's Day
Community Launch - Launch of the Programme
Jacinth Henry Martin - Theatre
The Musicardo Theatre Company - Cabaret
The Happy Wanderers - Variety Show
Luton Youth Steel Band - Concert
Bhangra, Bollywood & Punjabi Folk Dancing - Dance
Sequence Dancing - Dance
Luton Male Voice Choir - Concert
Tea Dance - Dance
West Indian Old Time Shuffle - Dance
Irish Evening - Song, Dance, Music & Poetry
Pasque Harmony - Concert
The Colour of Poppies - Theatre
The Happy Wanderers - Variety Show

12th September - 17th September

Exhibition

Members of BEDSCARF will be joined by representatives of Motability and Sight Concern Bedfordshire to promote International Older Person's Day and the programme of celebration events BEDSCARF is running.

This week-long promotion will be running at The Luton Arndale Centre.

Thursday 29th September - 12 noon to 3pm

Community Launch
Opened by Lord Bill McKenzie

Celebrate the forthcoming International Older Persons' Day with Bedfordshire and Luton Senior Citizens' Arts & Recreational Forum (BEDSCARF) and join Lord Bill McKenzie and the Deputy High Commissioner of St. Kitts & Nevis in a free event with performances from some of the groups helping us to celebrate International Older Persons' Day.

This FREE event is held at The Hat Factory.

Friday 30th September - 1.30pm to 4.00pm

"Rhythm And Words"
Jacinth Henry-Martin

Poet and storyteller, Jacinth Henry-Martin performs some of her compelling poems. She paints pictures with words about all aspects of life. In a celebration of all who have succeeded in discarding physical, mental and emotional shackles to metaphorically dance and celebrate life in the face of all its challenges

This event is held at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets £4 and Concessions £2
To make a booking enquiry simply click here or phone the Luton Library Theatre Box Office on 01582 547474.

Saturday 1st October - 1.30pm to 4.00pm

"When I'm 64" and "Young at Heart"
Presented by Musicardo

When I'm 64 is a comedy play, by The Luton Musicardo Theatre Company, in which the youth of today imagine the world of tomorrow, a melodrama of comedy and song.

Young at Heart is a dazzling cabaret showcase of music from yesteryear with a scattering of poetry thrown in to this is an intergenerational production.

This event is held at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets £4 and Concessions £2
To make a booking enquiry simply click here or phone the Luton Library Theatre Box Office on 01582 547474.

Saturday 1st October - 7.30pm to 10.15pm

"Put That Light Out!"
The Happy Wanderers

The Happy Wanders are pleased to present by popular demand their famous wartime memories show to celebrate the end of World War II. The programme is made up of skits and music from this memorable time in our country's history.

The Happy Wanderers are a Luton based variety group that has been entertaining audiences since 1993 with their own special blend of music and comedy. Their music is rooted in the era when music had a melody and words had meaning.

This event is held at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets £4 and Concessions £2
To make a booking enquiry simply click here or phone the Luton Library Theatre Box Office on 01582 547474.

Monday 3rd October - 4.00pm to 8pm

Luton Youth Steel Band

This event is held at The Royal Oriental Hotel. Tickets £2 and Concessions £1.50

Tuesday 4th October - 12.00 noon to 4.00pm

Bhangra, Bollywood & Punjabi Folk Dancing
Pendaer Geet-Kala

Join us for this FREE dance event!

This event is held at Dallow Road Learning Community Centre.

Tuesday 4th October - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Sequence Dancing

Join us for this popular dance event!

This event is held at The Royal Oriental Hotel. Tickets £2 and Concessions £1.50

Tuesday 4th October - 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Luton Male Voice Choir
60 Years of Harmony

Join us for an evening with The Luton Male Voice Choir.

This event is held at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets £4 and Concessions £2
To make a booking enquiry simply click here or phone the Luton Library Theatre Box Office on 01582 547474.

Monday 10th October - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Tea Dance

Join us for this ever popular dance event!

This FREE dance is held at The Hat Factory.

Friday 14th October - 1.30pm to 4.00pm

West Indian Old Time Shuffle

Hosted by the St. Kitts and St. Nevis and Friends Association. Music sponsored by CMQ productions and FBC Media.

This FREE dance is held at The Hockwell Ring Community Centre.

Wednesday 19th October - 7.30pm to 10.00pm

Traditional Evening of Irish Entertainment

Join us for this evening of song, dance, music and poetry.

This FREE event is held at The Royal Oriental Hotel.

Saturday 12th November - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Pasque Harmony

Join us for an afternoon of music and harmony.

This event is held at High Town Methodist Church Hall. Tickets £2 and Concessions £1.50

Saturday 12th November - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

"The Colour of Poppies"
Performed by Faith Brook

Presented by Indigo Entertainments and based on the novel "La Femme Coquelicot" by Noelle Chatelet. Faith Brook stars as Marthe, who is seventy five, lives alone, her children long since grown up...and for the first ime in her life she is in love. As her passion increases, all her senses are awakened, and her monochrome existence is transformed into the "colour of poppies".

"A beautifully sculpted performance from Faith Brook - full of subtle mood changes, often rueful, mostly gentle, but firmly and movingly asserting the right to happiness" - Sunday Telegraph.

This event is held at Luton Library Theatre. Tickets £7 and Concessions £5
To make a booking enquiry simply click here or phone the Luton Library Theatre Box Office on 01582 547474.

Saturday 26th November - 7.30pm to 10.00pm

"Sunshine Tonight"
The Happy Wanderers

The Happy Wanderers are a Luton based variety group that has been entertaining audiences since 1993 with their own special blend of music and comedy. Their music is rooted in the era when music had a melody and words had meaning.

This event is held at High Town Methodist Church Hall. Tickets £4 and Concessions £2