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Homesitting – The Job with the Feel-Good Factor

Homesitting can offer a real boost to older people looking to keep busy in retirement.…

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Common Health Issues For Retired People

Below are a few of the common health issues that retirees tend to notice and…

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James T. Abbott and His Affair with UFOs

Who is James T. Abbott?  James T. Abbott was born in England back when the most sophisticated technology was a valve-based, ten-inch, grey and grey TV, when few people had a telephone in their home and when the hottest news…

The Faux Pas – Tony’s Monday Moan

The French phrase ‘ faux pas ’ translates to ‘false step’. A political equivalent happened last Friday when Sir Christopher Chope OBE, MP (Con: Christchurch: first elected 1983: majority 2017: 25,171) committed Westminster suicide. A barrister, he blocked a private…

Travel Insurance for the Over 65s

At MrandMrs50Plus we’re very aware how difficult it can be when looking for travel insurance for the over 65s. You’re either penalised with high premiums or given the locked-door treatment by insurers.  Many are averse to the risks that older…

June Top Picks
We all love a bit of pampering, don't we?! The Rose Tree products below are the perfect place to start when it comes to treating yourself. The scent of the Restore Travel Candle is simply divine.  And the best thing…
Understanding Women – Tony Drury’s Monday Moan

I’m 71 years old and so it’s early days but I still haven’t got my head around understanding women. My pal said to his wife, “that was lovely meal”. She replied: “Aren’t all my meals lovely?” The Psychology of Shopping…

Win a £150 Glamping Holiday Voucher with Wigwam® Holidays

If you’d like to win a £150 Glamping Holiday Voucher with Wigwam® Holidays then read on and fill in the form below … If putting up a tent is no longer your idea of a great holiday in the great…

Baby Names – Tony’s Monday Moan

This week my Monday Moan is all about Baby Names … To start though … You will earn my sincere respect if you can provide the FULL title of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child. What was the…