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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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Reap your rewards! Tips and tricks to preserve your harvest
Blanching, freezing and liquidising will help you cope with gluts. Anyone who grows fruit and vegetables should now be reaping the rewards of their hard labour, as many crops are ready for harvesting. The problem is, how do you store them all - especially if you’re...
Gastro reboots: 10 of the best renovated English foodie inns
From a 16th-century former pub on the Isle of Wight to a boutique hotel in the Lake District, these refurbished inns and coaching houses offer a mouth-watering stay in all seasons. The Owl, Hawnby, North Yorkshire Seven months after it reopened under the new ownership...
Slow seasons: How I spent 16 months journeying from the top to the bottom of England in a canal boat
From within sight of the Lake District to Surrey, an epic - and slow - journey along the length of England’s waterways. My home is a floating island on more than 2,000 miles of interconnected inland waterways in England and Wales. In my 17 metre narrowboat home, I...
Why walking is good for us
The benefits of walking for our physical wellbeing are well documented but a 30 minute daily walk can help reduce stress and anxiety too. How will I benefit physically from walking regularly? Walking at a brisk pace - making your heart beat faster, but where you are...
A new start after 60: I was hoping for a quiet retirement – but instead I became a firefighter
Craig Miller thought he would get away from the wildfires when he moved from California to upstate New York. Instead, at the age of 65, he found himself training to put them out. The Guardian reports that when Craig Miller moved from California to the Catskill...
Wellbeing that works: Happiness is a journey, not a destination
Maintaining happiness is a goal many strive for, and while it can seem elusive, there are practical steps you can take to cultivate a happier, more fulfilling life. Here’s a comprehensive guide to maintaining happiness: Practice Gratitude Daily Journalling: Write down...
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Reap your rewards! Tips and tricks to preserve your harvest
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A new start after 60: I was hoping for a quiet retirement – but instead I became a firefighter
Wellbeing that works: Happiness is a journey, not a destination
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