Some 2024 Must-Haves

For most of January I was convalescing after a pretty major op in December. So I’ve had plenty of opportunities to try out my various Christmas bits and bobs. From wearing my fab new necklace from Claire Hill Designs every…

Where Do Silver Singles Have The Best Chance Of Finding Love This Valentine’s Day?

The latest research by over-50’s property specialists, Quickmove Properties, has revealed where across the nation is home to the highest percentage of silver singles ahead of Valentine’s Day and how downsizing to a modern park home development could lead to…

You Must Say ‘No’!

If you want to lose weight then say No, says Tony Drury …. It’s a daft joke: Person One: “When did you start to lose a few pounds?” Person Two: “When I stood on some ‘Speak Your Weight’ scales and…

Love Is In The Air at Wadswick Green

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air at Wadswick Green. It is one of the Rangeford Villages, where one couple have declared their love for one another by becoming the first ever residents to get…

u3a – Combatting Loneliness One Joyful Experience at a time.

Loneliness can affect anyone at any stage of life when unexpectedly separated from friends or relatives. Founded in 1982, u3a now has around 1,000 u3as, with more than 40,000 activity groups meeting every week throughout the United Kingdom, of which there are…

Older Generations are left behind as Banks leave the High Street!

●      Seven banks have announced closures across the UK, including Two of the Big Four. ●      189 bank branch closures are confirmed for 2024 across  England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Older people and online banking is a major issue! At the start…

Better Bedding

We’d all love better bedding so read what Kim has to say about upgrading your bedding. We’ve uncovered how you can sleep easy with bedlinen that has minimum impact on the planet. Every small step you can make towards sustainability…