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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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Do you live with a beloved pet? Our sister site, My Pet Matters, brings you news, interesting articles and features, what’s on, handy tips, expert opinions and advice, finance information, pet product promotions, travel, art and much more for you to get to know your pet better. Why not enter our competition to win a year’s supply of cat or dog food? Just click HERE to enter.
5 ways reading benefits your brain health for over 65s
As we get older, our cognitive abilities can decline. However, reading has surprising benefits for our brain health. Cognitive thinking abilities, such as planning and organising, remembering, making decisions and more, all affect how well we do everyday tasks, and...
Spring surprises: 11 stunning gardens to explore as spring emerges
In late winter, the garden may not seem as beautiful as its summer successor, yet you can still enjoy water features, woodland walks, frost-covered borders, emerging bulbs and glasshouse wonders in February and beyond. Here are just a few garden walks that are equally...
Finding your flow: Purposeful living for a positive life
Life after 50 is often regarded as a time of reflection, renewal, and rediscovery. With the children grown, careers stabilising or winding down, and more time to focus on oneself, it’s a golden opportunity to embrace a life of purpose and positivity. Finding your...
Wake up to wellbeing: 8 simple morning habits to boost your happiness
Whether you’re naturally an early bird or a night owl, try these energising morning rituals. New research has found that mornings are when people generally feel their best, and report the greatest feelings of wellbeing. Researchers analysed data from more than 49,000...
Seven deadly sins: The home insurance traps that could cost you dearly
Price comparison sites offer the promise of low insurance premiums, but could leave you with cover that turns out to be much more expensive in the long run. Everyone wants a good deal on their home insurance. At a time when Britons are counting the pennies more...
Good mood food: Food to help boost your spirits in January
These six ingredients could help bolster your health and spirits in the new year. January can seem like a tough and endless cold stretch, as we’re thrown back into work and ‘normal’ routines after a fun few weeks of festive celebrations. However, the foods we eat can...
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