by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Leisure & Travel Features
Boomers are eschewing the traditional cruise holiday in favour of exploring the world with a backpack or in a camper van. David and Viv Boardman have just arrived in Germany after a long bus-ride between Lille and Dusseldorf. They’re in the middle of a five-month... by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Health & Lifestyle News
An adrenaline loving ninety-year-old who believes that life begins at 60 has encouraged others to not see age as an obstacle for going out of their comfort zone, as part of a campaign. Silver Surfers reports that Mercy Baggs, who is based in Wiltshire, has teamed up... by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Health & Lifestyle News
Watching paint dry used to be a synonym for the most boring activity imaginable. Now, it has been suggested, doing just that can be good for you because carrying out ‘dull’ DIY tasks – or even simply observing them – are an excellent way to relieve... by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Health & Lifestyle Feature
We all know that nothing beats a good giggle, and research shows its physical and mental health benefits are huge, too. Dr Madan Kataria reveals how his ‘laughter yoga’ clubs are giving the world something to feel joyful about. Friends, I must tell you, laughter yoga... by Maggie | Nov 1, 2022 | Food & Drink Features
From hatches to huts, sheds to retooled vehicles, let’s hear it for our terrace tuckshops and their indomitable staff. A Thursday morning in July and tourists gather outside the birthplace of the Patron Saint of Football Snack Bars. There are seven such visitors in...