BRITAIN'S OLDEST SUPERSTARS TO GATHER FOR THE OLDIE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Never mind the Oscars… Britain’s oldest superstars will gather at Simpson’s-in-the-strand on Tuesday 21st March. Sir Terry Wogan hosts the UK’s annual Oldie of the Year Awards to celebrate this year’s deserving ‘Oldies’, sponsored by Swan Hellenic.

[ClickPress, Wed Mar 15 2006] Over a hundred of the most respected names in politics and entertainment will attend the event to celebrate the year's finest examples of true Oldie spirit. The awards ceremony starts with a champagne reception at 12pm.

Guests in attendance include host Sir Terry Wogan, Walter Wolfgang, Alan Whicker, Barry Cryer, Beryl Bainbridge, Sir John Mortimer and George Galloway. And a few whippersnappers get in too – such as Ian Hislop, Griff Rhys-Jones and Carol Thatcher.

The winners are decided by an illustrious panel of Esteemed guest judges – they include Libby Purves, James Naughtie, Richard Ingrams, Swan Hellenic MD Tony Dyson and Ned Sherrin, with revered awards including Scribe of the Year, Spouse of the year, Heckler of the Year, and Swan Hellenic Sea Dog of the Year Award – all announced on the day.

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* About The Oldie Magazine

The Oldie is a unique monthly magazine - a haven for fun, good sense and quality writing in a media obsessed with celebrity and 'yoof'. Edited by Richard Ingrams it's duty is to bring all that is fun and interesting to the over 50’s. The Oldie attracts high profile feature writers. Recent issues included articles by Michael Palin, Rabbi Lionel Blue, Joanna Lumley, Barry Cryer and Tony Benn. We pride ourselves on an unusual and eclectic mix of columns. You’ll find monthly slots on 'modern life' and 'olden life', Candida Lycett Green's explorations in 'Unwrecked England', a regular report from an oldie Expat somewhere in the world, and our celebrated 'Anorak' slot, where ever month a geek confesses their secret passion!

It is 'the most original magazine in the country... The Oldie's eclectic embrace of human variety is a monthly rebuke to the formulaic, celebrity-led concept of features in our newspapers and magazines.' The Independent on Sunday

* About The Oldie of the Year Awards

Last year Sir David Attenborough was crowned Swan Hellenic Oldie of the Year 2005 for his lifetime achievement in broadcasting.

* Judges

Esteemed guest judges – include James Naughtie, Libby Purves, Richard Ingrams, Swan Hellenic MD Tony Dyson and Ned Sherrin

* The History of The Oldie of the Year Awards

Past winners have included the Queen Mother, Spike Milligan, Tony Benn, Barbara Windsor, Tony Blackburn and Keith Waterhouse

* The Swan Hellenic Sea Dog Prize

The winner of the Sea Dog of the Year award will receive a Swan Hellenic Discovery Cruise worth £10,000

* About Swan Hellenic Discovery Cruises

Swan Hellenic’s reputation, as the master of the art of discovery cruising, has been built on over five decades of experience. Minerva II uniquely marries voyages of cultural exploration to intriguing worldwide destinations, with a sophisticated and relaxed country house style of service and accommodation. High-profile guest speakers form an important part of the Swan Hellenic experience and bring an expert insight into each voyage, with tailored talk programmes on everything from the flora and fauna to the history, religion, politics and culture. The first ever speaker was none other than archaeologist Sir Mortimer Wheeler, with future speakers including Dr Malcolm Coe, Major General Julian Thompson CB OBE and Ned Sherrin. Swan Hellenic is ATOL protected.

For more information on Swan Hellenic: www.swanhellenic.com or 0845 3 555 111

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