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Glorious gardens: the best gardens to visit this summer
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
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
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
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
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
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...
1,000-year-old medieval medicine could help fight modern infections
‘Bald’s eyesalve’, containing onion, garlic, wine, and bile salts, was shown to have promising antibacterial activity. Inews reports that a medieval medicine remedy could provide new treatment for modern day infections, researchers studying ‘ancientbiotics’ have...
Multi-generational households and coronavirus
Older people have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Mature Times reports that over 80% of deaths registered up to 26 June 2020 that mention COVID-19 on the death certificate in England and Wales relate to someone aged 70 years or...
Free TV licence for over 75’s to be means-tested from August 1
The free TV licence for over-75's will be means-tested from August 1, the BBC has said. Silver Surfers reports that the broadcaster previously postponed the axing of the universal entitlement for pensioners because of thecoronavirus pandemic. Means-testing was pushed...
What are the key points in the latest easing of lockdown?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures from July 4. Silver Surfers reports that Boris Johnson has announced an easing of lockdown restrictions across England, to take effect from July 4.Here are the key points: Social distancing The...
Unlock your finances: From savings to mortgages, how to handle your money as coronavirus lockdown measures start to lift.
As the temptations of shopping and going out return, here’s your to-do list for keeping a handle on your finances. Lockdown has created an accidental savings boom. Bank of England figures revealed this week that savings deposits by UK households increased by a record...
UK reports rise in over-50s struggling to pay for necessities
Surge in universal credit claims highlights precarious financial situation of demographic. The Guardian reports that increasing numbers of people aged over 50 in the UK do not have enough money to pay for basic necessities, a study of labour market statistics has...