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You could be a cut above the rest!
You could be a cut above the rest! It used to be the province of movie stars and footballer’s wives only, but increasingly cosmetic surgery is coming within the reach of mere mortals. From a simple nip and tuck here to a major lift there, cosmetic...
£1 million initiative to help reduce breast cancer risk in over-50s
£1 million initiative to help reduce breast cancer risk in over-50s A £1 million pound pilot scheme to reduce the risk of breast cancer is being rolled out in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Evening Express reports that funded by the Scottish Government, ActWELL aims...
Make-up tips for over 50s: 9 youthful beauty tricks for older skin
Make-up tips for over 50s: 9 youthful beauty tricks for older skin Want to enhance your natural beauty - and get the most age-defying look possible? Heed this expert advice before you open your make-up bag. Let’s face it - we’re all smart enough to know...
How to start your own allotment from scratch
How to start your own allotment from scratch There is a lot to take in when you receive the 'keys' to an allotment. It may have been lovingly taken care of right up to handover, or more likely, has been left to mother nature for 6 months or more. We are...
LGBT housing community plan for over 50s in Manchester
LGBT housing community plan for over 50s in Manchester Another first for Manchester, the gay- and age-friendly city BBC News reports that Manchester city council has announced plans to create a retirement community aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and...
Old rockers! Could you still make it as a musician over 50?
Old rockers! Could you still make it as a musician over 50? History is littered with tales of bands and musicians who made it big when they were young. Even today, the music business is always on the lookout for the next big thing - which usually means the next...
‘Imagine’ is top song for over-50s
‘Imagine’ is top song for over-50s Lennon died aged 40, having found fame as a Beatle and solo artist John Lennon’s Imagine has been voted the favourite pop song of the baby boomer generation in a radio poll. Newspaper Taxis report that the anthem...
Turner prize: artists over 50 will now be eligible for prestigious award
Turner prize: artists over 50 will now be eligible for prestigious award Artists of any age will be able to participate in Britain’s most prestigious contemporary art prize following rule change. The Guardian reports that Britain’s most prestigious...
Running a pub for the first time: do you have what it takes?
Running a pub for the first time: do you have what it takes? When you’re considering running a pub for the first time, it’s OK to experience pangs of self-doubt. After all, it’s a massive undertaking and there’s lots to learn. Besides, anyone who enters...
The top 9 British Cruise Lines with over-60’s appeal
The top 9 British Cruise Lines with over-60's appeal Looking back 20 or so years ago, cruises were regimented and rather stuffy affairs with dress codes and rules at dinner dictating where you sat - and when. While there are still options for fans of...
Senior travel concessions
Senior travel concessions The cost of travel is often a worry for senior citizens, but savings can be made. Here’s some advice: Bus Pass Most of us know that once you reach state pensionable age in England you are entitled to a free bus pass. Everyone...
Over-50s pack a piece of home when they holiday
Over-50s pack a piece of home when they holiday A survey of more than 8,000 over-50s has revealed most pack some home comforts when they go away. Trip Planner reports that over-50s pack a piece of home in their suitcase when they go away, according to a...