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It’s never too late LOL! 8 Comics who were late bloomers
It’s never too late LOL! 8 Comics who were late bloomers Here is a list of comedians, ranging from stand-ups to writers, who didn’t make it until they were well into their thirties or older. So why not get writing and the joke will soon be on us! Ricky...
Glorious gardening: The benefits of having ‘green fingers’ over 50
Glorious gardening: The benefits of having ‘green fingers’ over 50 For older adults, staying active and finding fulfilling hobbies to pass the time are important and beneficial to their physical and mental health. After all, no one wants to spend their...
The UK’s best street food traders are coming to Manchester
The UK's best street food traders are coming to Manchester The British Street Food Awards finals will be held at the GRUB food fair at Mayfield Depot this year. The British Street Food Awards are coming to Manchester, and with them come 17 of the UK's...
I feel like dancing! Five types of dancing every over 50 should try
I feel like dancing! Five types of dancing every over 50 should try Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s or 70s, exercise is imperative. If you want to keep your joints healthy, the pain at bay and your fitness up you need to start moving. But, there are some...
“Not travelling enough” is a top regret for over 50s
“Not travelling enough” is a top regret for over 50s Travelling is much more accessible now compared to the past, and it seems that many over 50s recognise this change as 91 per cent said “not travelling enough” is a regret for them. Female First reports...
‘Adventurous over 50s’ help tour operator Shearings to grow record profits
'Adventurous over 50s' help tour operator Shearings to grow record profits The group includes the Shearings Holidays, National Holidays and the Coast & Country and Bay hotel brands. Manchester Evening News reports that Shearings Leisure Group, the...
Expanding your employment options: Learning opportunities for over 50s
Expanding your employment options: Learning opportunities for over 50s Online training courses provide people of all ages with access to learning new skills and areas of knowledge, which, in turn, helps to expand their employment options. Virtual College...
OCS and Nesta hand out £2.7m to engage new over-50s volunteers
OCS and Nesta hand out £2.7m to engage new over-50s volunteers The Office for Civil Society has awarded £2.7m to 13 organisations, including St John Ambulance, FareShare and Volunteering Matters, to help them recruit more volunteers aged 50 and over. ...
Why Britain’s over 50s are fitter than ever!
Why Britain's over 50s are fitter than ever! From cheerleading to Bollywood dancing, there’s been an explosion in 'silver' exercise classes. In fact she’s now Britain’s oldest triathlete with four Ironman races under her belt - that’s a 2.4-mile swim,...
Holiday homes swap: would you let a stranger stay in your house?
Holiday homes swap: would you let a stranger stay in your house? A luxury home in an exotic destination for free is the dream... but does the reality ever match up? As if she doesn't have enough to do before she goes on holiday next week, mother-of-three Liz Green is...
‘My house is my pension’ say half of over 50s
'My house is my pension' say half of over 50s The number of people relying on the value of their house to fund their retirement has doubled in the past year, according to research from LV=. Money Observer reports that of a survey of working people aged over 50, some...
How to have a free holiday by house swapping
How to have a free holiday by house swapping Shelling out for a hotel while on holiday can cost thousands of pounds, but with house swapping there are no accommodation costs. Where can you go? There are house swaps available around the world, in properties of all...