Over 50's Health, Money, Travel, News for the Over 50's

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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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Glorious gardens: the best gardens to visit this summer

by Maggie | Home & Garden Features

Short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our most glorious gardens, which have reopened to the public. They all detail the Covid-19 safety measures they’ve put in place on their websites. Most require pre-booking tickets (check websites for...

Get baking! 8 technical baking skills that you can learn at home

by Maggie | Food & Drink Features

Since lockdown began, many of us have spent more time in the kitchen than ever before. If you’ve developed an interest in baking in the past few months, you might have already tried making some easy recipes - but what if you want to take your skills to the next level?...

Good skills: 8 very different digital skills that you can learn from home

by Maggie | Leisure & Travel Features

While lockdown can feel frustrating and isolating, there have been many positive stories about people using their time to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby. During the lockdown, many of us have also developed a deeper appreciation for technology because it’s...

Get the best out of life: 7 ways that coaching could help you to get more from life

by Maggie | Money & Work News

You may have heard of a life or career coach in the past - but have you ever wondered how coaching could add value to your own life? If you’ve never considered coaching before, or you have, but you’d like to know more about what you could stand to gain, then have a...

Nearly a fifth of over-50s think Covid-19 will affect retirement plans

by Maggie | Money & Work News

Nearly a fifth (18%) of people aged over 50 have said the coronavirus pandemic may affect their retirement plans or has already done so, according to a survey. Evening Express reports that among those whose plans have been hit, a quarter (25%) said they have not been...

All steamed up? How to stop your glasses fogging up while wearing a face mask

by Maggie | Health & Beauty Features

As the wearing of face coverings and masks becomes mandatory in our daily lives, we look at ways to stop your glasses fogging up whilst wearing one. Why do glasses fog up when wearing a face mask? Due to the limited airflow, glasses fogging tends to be more common...