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A new start after 60: I dreamt of paragliding for 30 years. When I took to the skies at 80 I felt completely free
Year after year, on holiday in Switzerland with her late husband, Margaret Thompson watched the paragliders and imagined joining them. When she did, it was heavenly. After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth,...
From festivals to glamping: 20 great UK campsites with a difference
With summer pop-ups, nature, water-sports and foodie options, these sites with a twist will appeal to even the most reluctant campers. For active people Rock climbing, ShropshireWild Contentment is a small, off-grid campsite in a meadow at the far end of a dairy farm...
Cockney boozers: Eight of the best pubs in London
The author of London's Best Pubs shares his eight favourite drinking spots in the capital, including the Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden and the Princess Louise in Holborn. Beyond the grand sweeping streets and gracious leafy parks, London is a city of more than...
Frugal fingers: 10 money saving tips for gardeners
With all its benefits, gardening can also have drawbacks. For one, it can be an expensive hobby (if you let it). However, there are ways to save your cash and have a thriving display throughout the year. From sharing plants to repurposing used pots, there are plenty...
4 ways to meet new people in your 50s and beyond
As we age, it can become more difficult to meet new people and make friends. Silver Surfers reports that loneliness and social isolation can have negative effects on both our mental and physical health, and the need to socialise and build relationships continues...
What is Collagen, and what is it good for?
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein found in the human body that is responsible for providing structure and elasticity to our skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Silver Surfers reports that as we age, the production of collagen in our bodies declines, resulting...
Off the Mersey beat: A tour of Liverpool’s unsung cultural treasures
A magical mystery tour of the city reveals brilliant art, architecture and stories - with only minimal Fab Four interludes. At a Liverpool city council meeting in 1974, in response to an application for the installation of the first Beatles sculpture in Mathew Street,...
Hot cross buns: History, and why we eat them at Easter
Easter wouldn’t be the same without hot cross buns. Their history can be traced back to the Hertfordshire countryside, where an old mill still bakes buns to an ancient recipe. Our guide looks at the history of the hot cross bun and why they are eaten at Easter. Hot...
Doggy destinations: 7 dog-friendly gardens to visit this spring
For the garden lover who can’t leave their pooch behind. If you want to visit some open gardens this spring and at Easter, but don’t want to leave your dog behind, help is at hand. The National Garden Scheme (NGS), which raises funds for health charities and other...
Why does spring make everything feel better? The joys of spring explained
Spring has sprung - but why does it make us feel so good? The joys of spring definitely feel like a real thing. Everything just seems more light and upbeat once the sunshine creeps in and we’re out of the depths of winter. But why do we feel so much better when spring...
The London neighbourhood that’s got it all: 10 reasons why you need to live in stylish Stratford
East London’s Stratford has been on the up ever since the Olympic Games transformed the area - and it’s only getting better. Rhiannon Evans, who has lived there for six years, tells us why it’s the place to be. It’s been 10 years since the magic of the Olympic Games...
How to look after your health at 50 and beyond
A healthy lifestyle is always important - but do your needs change at different ages? Living well is important at any age, but experts say our health priorities can change as we get older. While the principles of exercising regularly, eating well and managing stress...