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The PHE has today advised that we supplement our diet with 10mg of Vitamin D daily in the winter months due to an observed deficiency in all age groups. Read the official guidelines here…
Have you discovered TED Talks yet? The non-profit online organisation which, in their words is: “devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks” With 2200 topics currently being advertised on their website home page you might find it quite diverting. It does have its detractors – so you may also wish to read an article from The NewStatesman from 2012 which paints a more cynical picture!
About Us
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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Alan Titchmarsh: Tips on gardening for May and his 10 magic moments
May day, May day! It might be a distress call to Marines, but to gardeners it’s the start of the loveliest month of the year, when leaves are fresh and green and spring is at its richest. All you need is a range of plants that will give you their best in this most...
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The Vegan Revolution: Tips and advice on vegan menus
With an amazing 3.5 million people identifying as vegans in a recent survey, we provide some vegan menu advice. You would have to have been on holiday to Mars, or trapped on a remote island, to be unaware of the rise in popularity - certainly as far as the food press...
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Photo London: The UK Photography event of the year
Photo London was created to give London an international photography event befitting the city’s status as a global cultural capital. Now in its fifth edition, Photo London has established itself as a world-class photography Fair and as a catalyst for London’s dynamic...
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Holiday hole-in-one: Top tips for a golfing holiday to remember
With so many top courses to choose from, booking your first ever golfing holiday can be a little overwhelming. Here are some essential tips. In an age when we work longer hours than ever, it is vitally important to secure some real down time to rest, relax and spend a...
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Don’t ignore Will power: Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.
According to research, a record number of adults don’t have a Will, which means the law decides who inherits their assets. More than 29 million Britons - around 56 per cent of adults - haven’t written a Will, either formal or informal, meaning their estate would be...
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Mothers and over-50s push UK employment to record high
Companies seek new sources of labour as number of workers coming from EU falls. FT.com reports that mothers, the over-50s and students entering work helped drive UK employment to a record high during the three months to the end of February, according to data published...
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