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Our Place is an informative and social site dedicated to help everyone over 50 get the best out of life.
We are the zestful, insightful best friend you just love to be around, and we live for sharing our experiences and knowledge.
OurPlace was founded with a mission to connect the mature online community to a world of news, features, offers and life changing products they may have missed out on. Bring them all into one place, OurPlace.
What makes us special is that we are a vibrant team of all ages, from 21 to 65 who are all passionate about living life to the fullest irrespective of age. We have built strong relationships with some of the best UK age related businesses with the aim of brokering discounted rates for our Over-50s community.
This site is jam packed with a blend of light hearted and purposeful stories, acting as a comprehensive source of information for over 50s health, over 50s travel, over 50’s work and much more.
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Spooky days out: 10 of the most haunted houses in the UK
Ghost-hunters will love the grisly tales that cling to these medieval manors, ancient burial grounds and chilling castles, chosen by a gothic horror novelist - and all are open to visitors. Blickling Hall, Norfolk Blickling Hall is a handsome house that boasts gothic...
The Purr-fect Companion: The benefits of owning a cat in later life
As we age, companionship and comfort become increasingly important to our quality of life. While dogs are often celebrated for their loyalty, cats offer a unique set of benefits that make them ideal companions, especially for older adults. From their calming presence...
Nurturing brain health
As we journey through life, nurturing our brain health becomes a heartfelt endeavour, particularly as we enter our 50s and beyond. Silver Surfers reports that our brain, the essence of our being, orchestrates our thoughts, memories, and overall vitality. Fortunately,...
A new start after 60: I wanted to live cheaply – so I bought a boat, moved in and began travelling the world
After his mother died, Stephen Payne was keen for a change. He now travels around Europe and considers this one of the best decisions he’s ever made. The Guardian reports that after his 92-year-old mother died in 2019, Stephen Payne decided it was time for a change....
Green paws: How to create a dog-friendly garden
With help from dog lovers and broadcasters Monty Don and Jo Whiley. The news that BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don will be creating a dog-friendly garden as his debut show garden for next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show will no doubt prompt fellow dog lovers to...
‘It knocks your head off!’ How limoncello became a sudden, surprising, soaring success
The liqueur has gone from being an occasional digestif, served in shot form, to a ubiquitous spritz popular in bars and restaurants from Adelaide to Athens. What’s behind the overnight rise of a decades-old drink? When I was in northern Italy this month, I spotted the...
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