- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
If you were asked 'What would you like to be when you're older?', what would be your response? Each speaker in this series proves that this is a question to ask yourself throughout life. And that it's never too late to choose a different answer!
Have you dreamed of taking up dance? Or becoming an athlete? Or writer? Or travelling? Or starting your own business? Or becoming a model? In this series of talks, hear from those who have followed their dreams to make them into reality, and find out more about the journey of daring to do so! Introducing...Dare To Be!
Since retiring from public service over 10 years ago, Maggy has discovered three new passions and now wonders how she ever found time to work! Dancing - Argentine tango to ballet - publishing her first book at 68, and being a Trustee of various charities, have brought her happiness, friends and fulfilment.
As the saying goes ‘Ageing is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength'.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Maggy Pigott
Having qualified as a barrister, she enjoyed a 37-year career in the Civil Service, retiring in 2011 with a CBE.
Over the last decade she has developed passions for dancing, writing and helping others age better, including through her role as Vice Chair of the London charity, Open Age (www.openage.org.uk ).
This inspired her first book, 'How to age Joyfully' (with a Foreword by Dame Judi Dench) published by Summersdale Ltd, when she was 68.
Her other interests include volunteering, and having fun with family and friends .
Preparing for the Event
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We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
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