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Station Vacation
With trains passing the front windows, the holiday accommodation at Dent Station combines Dales scenery with living history. Choice reports that there's something special about Dent Station. It’s the highest main line station in England, nestling 1150ft up in...
Daredevil 91-year-old thought to have become country’s oldest wing-walker
A daring 91-year-old is thought to have set a new record as the UK’s oldest wing-walker. Silver Surfers reports that Norma Howard took to the skies above Cirencester, Gloucestershire, strapped to the top wing of a vintage biplane at 500 feet. The retired...
Pension changes see over 50s adapt income and retirement expectations
Two million over 50s are set to retire many years later than planned or with less income following the changes to the state pension age. Your Money reports that two thirds of those aged 50+ are aware of the state pension age equalisation and a quarter (28%)...
Over 50s learners ‘on rise’ in county as jobs market changes
A Suffolk adult learning provider says it has seen a spike in over fifties learners retraining on its courses. East Anglian Times reports that Realise Futures says it is also seeing more carers retraining to find employment. The social enterprise, which has...
Atchoo! 10 easy ways to ease your hay fever symptoms this Summer
It’s almost summer here in the UK, which means people will be starting to worry about the return of their hay fever symptoms. Also known as allergic rhinitis, this irritating condition is an allergic reaction to pollen that usually gets worse between late March and...
Colour me happy
Too many of us play safe when decorating our homes, but favourite colours can boost our wellbeing. Choice reports that colour can lift our spirits or calm us down. It's definitely not something we should be frightened of using out homes. Sadly, though, too many...
More people in the UK are living to 100 and beyond. What can we learn from them?
There are more than 14,000 people who are 100 or older in the UK, according to government data. 50 Plus reports that in fact, the Queen even had to expand her birthday card writing team a couple of years ago to cope with the surge of new centenarians! That’s a...
Raised beds: Give your garden a boost this Summer
Raised beds are also known as deep beds, and though organic gardeners didn’t invent them they know the true value of them. For large or small gardens, for vegetables, flowers or a mixture of both, 'raised' deep beds are ideal. You’ll be surprised what you can grow....
Silent bright sparks! How solitude enriches creative work
Festivals are great, but food festivals are better. What better way to banish the winter blues than by booking tickets to experience some of the best food in the country? There’s nothing wrong with planning a meal this far in advance… This is our pick of the coolest...
Silent bright sparks! How solitude enriches creative work
Collaboration is key to creativity, but exceptional creativity often happens in solitude. Many great artistic masterpieces were done in isolation. You can benefit from interacting and brainstorming with others, but awesome creative work can be achieved by...
On the busses: Carry on cruising by coach in Europe and beyond
Modern coach tours are light years from old-style outings on rattling 'charabancs'. Coach trip veteran Norman Wright hails a stress-free way to travel Europe and the world. The enjoyment of a coach tour is the same whether you're island-hoping on Scotland's...
Rules for modern romance for the over 50s – you can kiss on a first date
Debrett's guide to online dating for the over-50s: Etiquette bible reveals its romance do’s and don'ts for the digital age (and insists you CAN kiss on the first date) The Daily Mail reports that the online dating world can be difficult to navigate for...