Third Age Press Products

Talking to My Gran About Dying

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100

by Gina Levete original illustrations by Philip Jordan ISBN 978-1-898576-17-4 64 pages 245mm x 190mm A book for young people ~ to engage with adults ~ to stimulate discussion, share thoughts, ideas and anxieties to do with death. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gina Levete has a background in dance but has worked extensively in the field of the artistic needs of disabled and disadvantaged people in the UK. She is the founder of Shape UK– an organisation to provide artistic opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged people and Interlink – an international free advisory service to help other countries make the arts more accessible to disadvantaged and disabled people within their communities. Publications include: No Handicap To Dance The Creative Tree Letting Go of Loneliness and main contributor to Meditation in Schools – calmer classrooms Gina Levete is available for interview. She can be contacted via Email: g.levete@btinternet.com Review copies are available from Third Age Press, 6 Parkside Gardens, London SW19 5EY. Email: dnort@globalnet.co.uk 020 8947 0401 We can supply electronic images of illustrations for reproduction if requested. Price £7.50 (plus 15% postage) for individual copies. For bulk orders, terms and postage will be estimated individually. UK Sterling cheques only to ‘Third Age Press’. Available online from www.thirdagepress.co.uk Also on order through bookshops.

Bawdy But British! The Life of Douglas Byng

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100

by Patrick Newly Simon Callow wrote in The Guardian (29.08.09) Newley's view of this ( theatrical) world is absolutely and uniquely authentic. Of all his subjects, Byng was the biggest star . . . Patrick Newly manages to use his affectionate closeness to Douglas Byng to reveal his life in all its stylish glory, but without any loss of shrewd objectivity. It makes a tale at once poignant and compelling. (Eric Midwinter) Illustrated with pictures and show bills plus 6 lovely colour reproductions from Byng Ballads and More Byng Ballads by the artist Clarke Hutton.

I Say, I Say, I Say: The Double Act Story

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter Original study of 20th C British comic double acts – their historic, social & cultural origins, heyday & decline – from Victorian seaside minstrels, through between the wars cross-talk duos on stage & wireless to the huge appeal of iconic TV pairings. Brief & telling glimpses of scores of acts, with in-depth scrutiny of the more famous ‘turns’.

The Play Reader 2008 CD

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
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

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
A new collection of plays for reading (or performance) written by thirdagers for thirdagers. An A4 2-hole punched text version suitable for copying.

Child of the War: An Evacuee in Devon

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Wally Harbert Produced under the Perspectives self-publishing scheme.

Older and Bolder

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
A book of poems by Astra Produced under the Perspectives self-publishing scheme.

The Play Reader: 7 dramas by thirdagers

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
This unique collection of seven one-act plays is the result of a competition open to older people.

As One Stage Door Closes... The Story of John Wade, Jobbing Conjuror

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter A magician's life seen through the eye of a social historian. An amazing career is chronicled through times of great change in the entertainment industry.

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

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
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.

Europe at Walking Pace

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
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!

Changes and Challenges in later life: Learning from Experience

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
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.

Just in Case: Making a Home for Elderly People

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Pat Howard with illustrations by Maggie Guillon Speaking from experience, Pat Howard shares the joys, trials and practical knowledge of running a care home. Of interest to anyone working in this field or considering care homes for personal reasons.

An Experiment in Living: Sharing a House in later Life

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by June Green, Jenny Betts & Greta Wilson This book is out of print. However, an A4 print-out is available on request. Please email dnort@globalnet.co.uk to request a copy. An introduction to a potential new lifestyle by three wise women. More than just a guide to how to set up house together - the authors reflect on what's in it for them and their individual attitudes to retirement.

Consider the Alternatives: Healthy strategies for later life

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Caroline Nash with additional material by Tony Carter and Michael Lloyd A clear and unbiased explanation of the nature and uses of a wide range of alternative therapies and complementary medicine.

A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good: Your Health in Later Life

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Dr H B Gibson & illustrated by Rufus Segar Sensible and practical book written in plain language which respects your intelligence and above all appreciates the need to enjoy later life.

Women's History: Our Grandmothers, Our Mothers, Ourselves

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
Edited by Charmian Cannon Eleven women in a U3A group studying women’s hidden social history explored their grandmothers', their mothers' and their own lives. They covered two world wars and many social and political changes affecting women.

On the Tip of Your Tongue: Memory in Later Life

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Dr H B Gibson a book written particularly for older people about memory. Dr Gibson (a mere octogenarian himself) explores memory's history and examines what an 'ordinary' person can expect of their memory.

Lifescapes: the landscape of a lifetime

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Enid Irving Lifescapes introduces a whole new art form - a collage of memories. Make one just for fun or as a very special family heirloom. Lifescapes can be made by individuals, or in groups, or as an intergenerational activity.

Getting to Know Me

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter Aimed at carers and families of people in care. It provides the opportunity to create a profile of an older person - their background and relationships, likes and dislikes. It also makes a record of the practical information needed to make the caring process a positive experience for all concerned

The Rhubarb People audio cassette

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
read by Eric Midwinter 90-minute audio cassette read by the author. The cassette includes useful tips on writing or recording your history.

The Rhubarb People

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter This is an example of how to set about your 'voyage', the author offers his own witty and poignant story of growing up in Manchester in the 1930s. It is published as a booklet.

Encore: a guide to planning a celebration of your life

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
An unusual and useful booklet that encourages you to think about the ways you would like to be remembered, hopefully in the distant future and provides a pro forma in which to enter your thoughts and wishes.

Voyage of Rediscovery - a guide to writing your life story

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter A 'sea chart' to guide your reminiscence. It offers 'triggers' to set your memory to full steam ahead (although backwards might be more appropriate) and provides practical advice about the business of writing or recording your story.

Novel Approaches: A Guide to the Popular Classic Novel

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter 35 classic novels (1600 - 2000) - mini-reviews set in social and historical context - spiced with literary analysis. Challenging, stimulating and absorbing. Includes notes on how to use the book.

Defining Women... On Mature Reflection

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
Edited by Dianne Norton and illustrated by Mig Mature women writing on a wide range of thought provoking subjects. With contributions from Jan Etherington, Germaine Greer, Anne Widdecombe and sixteen extraordinary ordinary women. Visit the Wonderful Older Women page for more information and resources of interest to older women.

The Amazing Mrs Shufflewick: The Life of Rex Jameson

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Patrick Newley 'One of the most intelligent and affectionate portraits of a star I have read. If ever a biography makes a character leap to life off the page, this one does.' (Eric Midwinter)

500 Beacons: the U3A Story

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter The origins, development, current position & future aspirations of the University of the Third Age in the UK.

How to be a Merry Widow

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Mary Rogers. Spicely illustrated by Mig. Life after death for the older lady. If you are looking for a politically correct, objective view of how to cope with bereavement – do NOT buy this book!

The People's Jesters: 20th Century British Comedians

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter An absorbing exercise in nostalgia as well as a fascinating study of much-loved comedians and how they worked.

Best Remembered: A Hundred Stars of Yesteryear

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Eric Midwinter. Illustrated with original caricatures by Rufus Segar. From the '20s to the '50s these British and other stars achieved fame through radio, cinema, stage, dance hall, theatre, variety hall and sporting fields. A trigger for memory and a fascinating record of social history.

You Lucky People! The Tommy Trinder Story

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:24:06 +0100
by Patrick Newley The life of Tommy Trinder