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The rise of the craft beer revolution
The rise of the craft beer revolution It’s never been a better time for quality ale because something spectacular is going on down the pub! There’s a revolution going on. Away from football sponsorship and mainstream media, beer has been reinventing itself....
The Top 10 best travel destinations for the over 50s
The Top 10 best travel destinations for the over 50s The notion that wanderlust ceases once you turn 50 is alien to us. In fact, we think that's when trips are at their finest. When the whole world is your oyster, it can be pretty difficult to decide on...
Rise of the “olderpreneurs”. Over-50s are the new business start-up generation
Rise of the “olderpreneurs”. Over-50s are the new business start-up generation Faced with poor job prospects but with money to invest, many are going it alone. Age discrimination does not exist when you are your own boss. The growth in self-employment...
5 healthy weight loss tips for the over 50s
5 healthy weight loss tips for the over 50s Once you reach a certain age, we are often told, the spread begins and there is nothing that you can do to stop it from happening. Many people will simply accept this as part of life, but what if you are...
Older means happier: Most over-50s are content and their lives will get even better in 20 years
Older means happier: Most over-50s are content and their lives will get even better in 20 years In this age of austerity you might think the older generation would be depressed by the prospect of working longer and retiring on a smaller pension. The Daily Mail...
New figures reveal over-50s are the fastest growing part of workforce
New figures reveal over-50s are the fastest growing part of workforce Scotland is enjoying a historic boom in “grey workers” as hundreds of thousands of people enjoy better health in their 50s, 60s and 70s. The Herald reports that new figures show the...
Over-50s on Turner Prize shortlist after age limit scrapped
Over-50s on Turner Prize shortlist after age limit scrapped There has been a notable breakthrough in the awards this year. The Shropshire Star reports the shortlist for this year’s Turner Prize includes two artists over the age of 50 for the first time...
Why we should be eating more blackcurrants
Why we should be eating more blackcurrants ‘Purple foods’ have been making the headlines recently as scientists become more aware of their important health benefits - and it seems most of us may be deficient in them. 50 Plus Magazine reports that...
Exercise ‘keeps the mind sharp’ in over-50s, study finds.
Exercise 'keeps the mind sharp' in over-50s, study finds. Doing moderate exercise several times a week is the best way to keep the mind sharp if you're over 50, research suggests. BBC News reports that thinking and memory skills were most improved when people...
A potted history – The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and preview 2017
A potted history - The RHS Chelsea Flower Show and preview 2017 Over the decades the Chelsea Flower Show has enjoyed a history almost as colourful as its famous displays. Our timeline shows the event's peaks and troughs. 1862: The UK's first major...
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 Monday 22nd - Saturday 27th May 2017 Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London. The annual event is held for five days by the Royal Horticultural Society and takes place in the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and more than 150,000 people are expected to...
Get on yer bike!
Have you been following this years Tour de France? Do you fancy a nostalgic spin around the countryside this summer? Then dust off the ancient Raleigh Chopper that you have at the back of the shed then take a look at our updated 'Cycling' section. Racing Veterans If...