Angela Rippon CBE is coming to Exeter

Plymouth born Angela will be sharing her stories and answering questions for Age UK Exeter in An evening with Angela Rippon – ‘Around the world in 50 years’ at Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood Auctioneers in March.

Age UK Exeter CEO, Martyn Rogers met Angela when she interviewed him when she returned to Devon to film Holding back the years in 2017. The series of programmes take a thought-provoking look at the different ways we can retire in Britain today.  Following the filming Martin took the opportunity to invite her to come to Exeter to host an evening for Age UK Exeter and she was kind enough to agree.

Angela has an incredible broadcasting career of 50 years, at 31 she was the first British female news anchor. More recently, she has turned her attention to promoting wellness in later life through the highly acclaimed BBC One programme How to Stay Young and BBC One documentary, The Truth About Dementia. This was a very personal investigation for her, looking into the brain disease that took her mothers’ life.

Age UK Exeter CEO, Martyn Rogers says of the event: “We feel very privileged to be hosting an event with Angela Rippon. She is a fantastic role model whose work around lifestyle choices for older people and dementia is exceptional.  I am very much looking forward to hearing her stories and I have a question or two for her”

“Charities like Age UK Exeter make a huge difference to people’s lives and I am extremely pleased to support them in raising money for their vital services by sharing my story...” (Angela Rippon CBE)

“When I was 50 I decided that I didn't want to go the "graceful" way. The glorious thing about reaching this age is that you don't know how long you have left and you want to make the most of it” (Angela Rippon CBE)

The event will take place on:
9th March at Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood Auctioneers, Okehampton Street, Exeter, EX4 1DU. Drinks reception at 7pm, Tickets at £17.50 please call: 01392 202092 or visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/exeter/activities-and-events/fundraising-events/angela-rippon/

The evening will consist of:
Drinks reception and canapes at 7pm, a talk by Angela at 7.30pm for approximately one hour followed by the opportunity to ask her questions. There will also be a raffle on the night with fabulous prizes.