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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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Happy feet! 7 essential foot care tips for a blissful summer
As the summer sun shines bright, it’s time to kick off those shoes and let your feet breathe. Your feet deserve special attention during the summer months, as they are often exposed to sand, heat, and various outdoor activities. To keep your feet healthy, happy, and...
Seven ways to improve your balance
Lack of balance is associated with elderly people, but deterioration can start in your 20s. Here’s how to avoid the wobbles. Work on it, for the sake of your social lifeAgeing often leads to a loss of balance, which can result in an increased risk of falls. But, as a...
Do I really need to disclose all my health conditions when taking out travel insurance?
Filling out the form properly could save you tens of thousands of pounds, say the insurance experts. Silver Surfers reports that travel insurance complaints are at their highest since the pandemic, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The dispute resolution...
Eating at a slow pace: A new record at the world’s biggest snail-eating festival
Every spring, more than 200,000 visitors descend upon the Spanish city of Lleida for L'Aplec del Caragol - a cheerful celebration of the region's most beloved food: snails. You smell it long before you see it. Columns of smoke rise from the barbecues at L'Aplec del...
Just get up and go! The 11 coolest places to park your campervan in the UK
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One night I’m a murderer, the next my husband’s having an affair. Why do we have the dreams that we do?
We’ve stopped believing they’re messages from the gods. So what are dreams - and what purpose do they serve? Here’s what the science says: When my husband brought me a cup of tea in bed the other morning, I could barely muster a “thank you”. I was furious that he’d...
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Happy feet! 7 essential foot care tips for a blissful summer
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Just get up and go! The 11 coolest places to park your campervan in the UK
One night I’m a murderer, the next my husband’s having an affair. Why do we have the dreams that we do?
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