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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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All over 50s in Scotland to get Covid vaccine by next summer
All over 50s will be vaccinated against Covid19 by next summer under UK-wide plans being devised, Scotland's National Clinical director has said. The Scotsman reports that it will mean almost all potentially fatal cases are reached and the pressure on the NHS is eased...
Women aged 50-60 at greatest risk of ‘long Covid’, experts suggest
Study links age and number of symptoms to lasting health problems from coronavirus. The Guardian reports that women aged 50-60 are at greatest risk of developing “long Covid”, analysis suggests. Older age andexperiencing five or more symptoms within the first week of...
It’s ‘not for wusses’: 7 really great things about growing older by Dawn French
Age can make you a stronger, happier and more confident. A lot of people fear growing older, but if you ask us, the ageing process brings some pretty great benefits - as Vicar of Dibley actress Dawn Frenchknows. She told the Radio Times Christmas issue: “It’s a...
Women more affected by work-related stress as pandemic causes job insecurity and more responsibilities at home
37% of women said they checked in on work via email and messaging outside of working hours. Inews reports that women are suffering more work-related stress than men, as the pandemic causes a double-whammy of job insecurity and more responsibilities in the home,...
Travel refunds: How to get money back for train tickets and flights cancelled by Tier 4 rules
For many of the 16 million people that have been plunged into Tier 4, travelling has been cancelled. Millions living in the affected areas in London and South East of England cannot mix households with a “stay-at-home” Tier 4 order in place. These moves have been made...
Get creative! 7 interesting craft ideas to try at home
While we’ve been spending more time at home, many of us have turned our hand to creative activities like painting and drawing, to develop some new skills and express ourselves. From hand knitting to tie dye; hopefully these 7 creative crafts will leave you feeling...
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All over 50s in Scotland to get Covid vaccine by next summer
Women aged 50-60 at greatest risk of ‘long Covid’, experts suggest
It’s ‘not for wusses’: 7 really great things about growing older by Dawn French
Women more affected by work-related stress as pandemic causes job insecurity and more responsibilities at home
Travel refunds: How to get money back for train tickets and flights cancelled by Tier 4 rules
Get creative! 7 interesting craft ideas to try at home
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