Let’s Talk Later Life: Unmissable Talks Covering Health, Community and More

Age UK Norwich is proud to announce a rich and varied programme of live, in-person talks as part of its 80th birthday exhibition, 80 Years in the Making, taking place at The Forum, Norwich, from 4 to 7 August 2025. 

Spanning three days, the talks bring together leading voices in Later Life, health, wellbeing, finance, community development, technology and the arts. Designed to inform, inspire and empower, these sessions offer practical advice, scientific insight, and personal stories of later life in the 21st century. 

Event organiser, Megan Durrant of Age UK Norwich said: "Later life is as diverse as any other stage of life, these talks reflect just how much there is to learn, share and celebrate. We want people to feel informed, empowered and included." 

Subjects range from digital inclusion and personal safety, to innovations in mobility and care, to legal planning and theatre. Attendees will hear from experts including the CEO of Age UK Paul Farmer, Dr Diana Hodgins MBE of GaitSmart, researchers, theatre companies, financial professionals, and former community leaders, offering an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with those shaping the experience of ageing in the UK today. 

Talks are priced at £3 per person with anyone over 50 being able to attend for free, marking a commitment to accessibility.  

Places are limited. Book now to avoid disappointment. All talks take place in person at The Forum Norwich:  

Monday 4 August 2025 

Age UK Norwich from 1990 – 2005  
Brenda Horner (Former CEO, Age UK Norwich) 
1:00 – 1:30pm 
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How to Change How we Age  
Paul Farmer (CEO, Age UK) 
1:45 – 2:30pm 
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The Science Behind Walking 
Dr Diana Hodgins MBE (GaitSmart) 
2:45 – 3:30pm 
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Age Without Limits and the Role of Age-friendly Communities 
Pippa Mannerings (Centre for Ageing Better) 
3:45 – 4:30pm 
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Tuesday 5 August 2025 

Care Conversations 
Home Instead Norwich 
10:00 – 10:40am 
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A Story of Community: The Residents of the Dragon Hall Block 
Richard Matthew (Dragon Hall Society) 
11:00 – 11:40am 
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Keeping Safe Online and Tackling Digital Exclusion – Free for all!  
James Chung (Barclays Digital Eagles) 
1:00 – 1:40pm 
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Wills, Trusts and Probate – Q+A 
Hatch Brenner 
3:00 – 3:40pm 
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Wednesday 6 August 2025 

We’ll be right back after these messages 
John Gordon-Saker (History of Advertising Trust) 
10:00 – 10:40am 
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How Walking Improves Our Health and Mobility 
Dr Diana Hodgins MBE (GaitSmart) 
1:00 – 1:40pm 
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Exerts From Call me John 
Reflex Theatre 
2:00 – 3:00pm 
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Keeping Safe Online and Tackling Digital Exclusion – Free for all!  
James Chung (Barclays Digital Eagles) 
3:00 – 3:40pm 
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