Ballet dancing is not just for the young, as these over 50s prove.
Ballet dancing is not just for the young, as these over 50s prove. A new class for the over-50s has set out to improve fitness, combat illnesses and form friendships, all through the power of ballet. The Guardian reports that Silver Years Ballet had its...Do something great for others! How to volunteer overseas
Do something great for others! How to volunteer overseas Volunteering overseas needn’t be the preserve of gap year students, thanks to the wide range of opportunities for retirees and older people to put their skills to use abroad. Several organisations...Redundancy and boredom push over 50s to change career
Redundancy and boredom push over 50s to change career Three quarters of UK employees are ‘re-inventing themselves’ in later life and embarking on a new career, research suggests. Your Money reports that multiple careers are becoming the norm with...Employers urged to hire one million extra over-50s
Employers urged to hire one million extra over-50s Government says shortage of younger entrants to labour market – and possible effects of Brexit – could lead to talent crunch. Cipid reports that the government is encouraging employers to...Ourplace News
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