Money & Work / Tips & Advice
Food for thought… what’s going on?
Wherever you live, whatever you do, whatever you like to read, and whatever you like to eat there’s not a day goes by without headlines about the seeming inexorable march of veganism, vegans and vegan food. Let me say before I go any further that I’m not anti-vegan -...
Moving made easy with Churchill Retirement Living
Moving house can be an intimidating prospect for anyone at any stage of their life; especially around retirement age, and the process of buying a new property only adds more stress. 50 Plus reports that Churchill Retirement Living, a privately owned, family-run,...
The environment surrounding your home will help influence a happy retirement
With the hot weather, and how we can get out and about to enjoy it, on everyone’s minds, it’s interesting to learn that the great outdoors is a clear priority for our retirees when choosing a retirement property to call their home. 50 Plus reports that Retirement...
Go organic for Organic September!
This September sees the return of Organic September, an initiative by the Soil Association to encourage the whole nation to try organic. Mature Times reports that throughout the month, shops, farms and producers are inviting everyone to join them and experience what...
Proms in the Park: Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event
Held on the same night as the Last Night of the Proms, Proms in the Park is Britain's largest outdoor classical music event and offers a rousing alternative finale to two months of the BBC Proms for those unable to snare tickets to the Royal Albert Hall. About Proms...
Gems of Gozo: The beautifully serene Mediterranean escape just 6km north of Malta.
Gozo lies 6 kilometres northwest of Malta and is a very special island with lots of hidden gems. The island has its own pace of life, it’s very serene, peaceful, very low key, relaxed and not too busy unlike Malta which is very busy during July. From the minute you...
Succession planning for businesses
Identify what you would like to happen with your business assets in your own Will and protect staff and shares in the enterprise you have sacrificed so much time on. 50 Connect reports that in previous news, we talked about the serious issues that could occur when a...
Volunteering at any age can be fun!
This is the story of Mike, and how he helps national children’s charity, Over The Wall, by volunteering at their summer camps for seriously ill children. Mature Times reports that founded in 1999 by Hollywood legend, Paul Newman, the charity provides free residential...
Get connected: The mind and body connection with holistic healing
People are aware of taking care of their body, even if they don’t do it regularly. But this broad subject is one that has been instilled in us since we were little. You shouldn’t eat “bad” food and you need to be active. Everyone will tell you this, there’s no secret...
Don’t panic! Your local pharmacy has a Brexit plan agreed for you
Brexit is now the talking point it’s impossible to avoid. Its impact on groceries, travel, NHS staff shortages and British-Irish border plans form part of the endless daily chatter and news programmes. Mature Times reports that the potential for the impact on the...
Over 50s have sex every few days, go to gigs and watch Game of Thrones
Far from being stuck in a middle-aged rut, today's 50-year-olds are challenging perceptions and living life to the full. The Mirror reports that the modern 50-something has a gym membership, watches YouTube - and has sex every couple of days, it has emerged....
GNOME GROWN: Sales of garden gnomes rockets as unfashionable ornaments make comeback in wacky new styles
Hipsters, ninjas and zombies have joined traditional wheelbarrow-pushing characters and resurrected the brand this Summer. The Sun reports that GNOME sales have rocketed after the traditional red-capped figures were replaced by selfie-snapping models and gun-toting...