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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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15 winter travel adventures: Stay on a frozen lake in Sweden or take an ice drive in Estonia
Even if it’s freezing outside, you can still enjoy family fun in the UK or further afield. Coast and cocktails Pembrokeshire From the cosy confines of a lodge near Abermawr beach, guests warm up with hearty Welsh breakfasts and a woodland walk before taking the plunge...
High-protein diet and exercise could ‘reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes’ in older adults
After 16 weeks, researchers saw ‘significant’ declines in so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol levels in older people given whey protein drinks alongside an exercise regime. A higher-protein diet alongside exercise may contribute to reducing the risk of diabetes and...
More single-use plastics to be banned: Tips for avoiding them – in and out of the house
From rethinking your bathroom products to understanding where your Christmas decorations will end up, an environmental expert shares some advice. Silver Surfers reports that single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups look to be banned next...
The seven types of rest: I spent a week trying them all. Could they help end my exhaustion?
When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. I spent a week exploring what really works. “Are you the most tired you can ever remember being?” asks a friend. Well, yes. I have it easy - my caring responsibilities...
‘The pandemic lit a fire inside me’: How three high-fliers retrained as garden designers
From the lawyer turned landscaper to the pilot who won a flower show prize, meet three career-switching gardeners. A table and chairs covered in lichen; a grubby patio; an overgrown bed teeming with weeds … those of us with outdoor space all have corners that need...
‘Truffle Hound’: Truffles are the most expensive food in the world -here’s how to find them and where they are in the UK
The tiniest spot of what looks like a buried egg peers out of the ground. When I lean down, scents of garlic and salami joyously greet my nostrils… It is the white truffle - the world’s most prized food. In the orange light of a Mediterranean sunrise, I find myself...
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15 winter travel adventures: Stay on a frozen lake in Sweden or take an ice drive in Estonia
High-protein diet and exercise could ‘reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes’ in older adults
More single-use plastics to be banned: Tips for avoiding them – in and out of the house
The seven types of rest: I spent a week trying them all. Could they help end my exhaustion?
‘The pandemic lit a fire inside me’: How three high-fliers retrained as garden designers
‘Truffle Hound’: Truffles are the most expensive food in the world -here’s how to find them and where they are in the UK
Better walking and cycling infrastructure crucial to keeping over 50s healthy
Over-50s want climate crisis addressed ‘even if it leads to high prices’
How working from home during Covid pandemic has given a much-needed boost to local economies
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Edinburgh social enterprise puts tourists in the hands of guides who have experienced homelessness