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Changes and Challenges in later life: Learning from Experience

Changes and Challenges in later life: Learning from Experience

Edited by Yvonne Craig
Older people share with those of all ages the desire for fulfilment - a need to transform surviving into thriving. This book brings together experts from Britain's major caring organisations. They share their wealth of experience and practical advice on the sometimes difficult situations of later life.

Changes and Challenges in later life: Learning from ExperienceMore Details
160 pages 1997 ISBN 1 898576 10 6

Price: £6.00

Europe at Walking Pace

Europe at Walking Pace

by Ben and Betty Whitwell
Ben and Betty retired early, loaded up their backpacks and set off to walk through France, Spain and Portugal - following some of the Grand Radonné routes and the Santiago de Compestela Pilgrim's Way and sometimes just getting lost!

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This book is inspiring and practical . . . can be used as a guide for long or short walks or simply put your feet up and enjoy the wonderful descriptions of some very ‘off-the-beaten-track’ places.

264 pages 1998 ISBN 1 898576 13 0

Price: £10.25

No Thanks to Lloyd George: How the Old Age Pension was Won

No Thanks to Lloyd George: How the Old Age Pension was Won

by Dave Goodman
First published ten years ago, this publication has been updated and republished to mark the 90th anniversary of the passing of the first Old Age Pension Act. It tells a story of passion, dedication, determination and grit.

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96 pages 1998 ISBN 1 898576 12 2

Price: £4.00

The Play Reader: 7 dramas by thirdagers

The Play Reader: 7 dramas by thirdagers

This unique collection of seven one-act plays is the result of a competition open to older people.

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The plays are ideal for reading in groups or for performance. They all have many good parts for women. Their rich variety is certain to challenge & stimulate as well as provide entertainment. A4 format hole-punched/binder not included. May be copied.

Price: £11.50

The Play Reader 2008

The Play Reader 2008

A new collection of plays for reading (or performance) written by thirdagers for thirdagers.
An A4 2-hole punched text version suitable for copying.

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Locarno Mervyn Coverdale – an unusual reunion 40 years on
Ransome Park: Bunkered Watford U3A Writing Workshop
– the equilibrium in the retirement village is upset by a new arrival and an unwelcome development
Suitcases Susanna Gladwin – real and remembered journeys reveal some interesting baggage
The Wellingbourne Women’s Guild Ian Leslie Brydon – When is a ‘women’s guild’ not a women’s guild?
Judgement David Lewis – a tribunal calls three of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters to account
When the Lights go on Again Vera Roper – secrets are spilled in a retirement ‘hotel’
One Week in Jerusalem David Lewis - what really happened after Jesus’ death?

Price: £11.50

The Play Reader 2008 CD

The Play Reader 2008 CD

A CD containing a printable PDF of seven new plays by and for thirdagers.
159 pages
This collection could be sent electronically by arrangement.

The Play Reader 2008 CDMore Details
Locarno Mervyn Coverdale – an unusual reunion 40 years on
Ransome Park: Bunkered Watford U3A Writing Workshop
– the equilibrium in the retirement village is upset by a new arrival and an unwelcome development
Suitcases Susanna Gladwin – real and remembered journeys reveal some interesting baggage
The Wellingbourne Women’s Guild Ian Leslie Brydon – When is a ‘women’s guild’ not a women’s guild?
Judgement David Lewis – a tribunal calls three of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters to account
When the Lights go on Again Vera Roper – secrets are spilled in a retirement ‘hotel’
One Week in Jerusalem David Lewis - what really happened after Jesus’ death?

Price: £10.50

<b>Child of the War: An Evacuee in Devon</b>

Child of the War: An Evacuee in Devon

by Wally Harbert
Produced under the Perspectives self-publishing scheme.

<b>Child of the War: An Evacuee in Devon</b>More Details
This book is available direct from the author. Please contact Third Age Press for details.

Price: £7.45

<b>Older and Bolder</b>

Older and Bolder

A book of poems by Astra
Produced under the Perspectives self-publishing scheme.

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This book is available direct from the author. Please contact Third Age Press for contact details.

Price: £4.95

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