Join Amanda Waring, the Awareness Programme and the British Institute Of Human Rights for a Gala Celebrity Evening at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN

Monday 12th January 2009
6.30pm drinks
7.00 – 8.30pm film and presentation
RSVP: Amanda Norton c/o Awareness Programme
8 Ferncroft Avenue, London NW3 7PH or email amanda@8fca.co.uk
Tickets £45. Please make cheques payable to: Dignity and Humanity

Join us for what promises to be thought-provoking evening of
entertainment, challenge and celebration.

This motivational programme of film, discussion, readings and
performance will inspire positive and innovative solutions to enhance
care and respect for the elderly.

Celebrity performers in the evening will include Virginia McKenna OBE,
Corin Redgrave, Kika Markham, June Whitfield and Richard Briers,
amongst others.

Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE will read from her book “Not Dead Yet:
A Manifesto for Old Age”.

Amanda Waring, daughter of actress Dorothy Tutin will be presenting
her award winning film “What Do You See?” made in memory of her
mother and Premiering her new short film “Home?” also starring Virginia
Mckenna.

There will be a short discussion on the subject of improving respect for
the elderly and the part we can each play to ensure this topic gathers
momentum and solutions are found.

Please do come to this exciting evening and become our Awareness
Ambassadors. We need you to be the change in our world.
The ticket price of £45 includes a glass of wine and a signed copy of
Amanda Waring’s film “What Do You See ?”
A donation from the ticket price will be made to the BIHR.

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Amanda Waring is an actress, writer, film maker and campaigner for the
elderly. For more information on her powerful films, training packs and
schools initiatives focussing on respect for the elderly go to her website
www.amandawaring.com

The British Institute of Human Rights promotes human rights throughout
the UK, through awareness-raising, training and information. We
particularly focus on supporting voluntary, community and public
sector organisations to realise the rights of the most vulnerable people
in our society. BIHR is unique in the UK for its innovative focus on the
links between human rights, inequality and social exclusion. For more
information see www.bihr.org.uk

The Awareness Programme provides a forum for men and women
over the age of 40 to hear from top specialists on relevant health issues,
giving people the opportunity to share their experiences and become
more aware of what steps they can take to manage their health.