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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...
Older people are having so much sex on cruise ships, they have to be told to bring protection – because std’s are on the rise
Older people are having so much sex on cruise ships, they have to be told to bring protection - because std’s are on the rise Thanks to medical advancements such as viagra, older people are having so much sex on cruise ships, they have been told to bring...
84% of the over 50s think sleeping in separate beds makes perfect sense!
84% of the over 50s think sleeping in separate beds makes perfect sense! You don’t have to share a bed to love each other. Mature Times report that whether you decide to sleep in separate beds, because your partner snores or you just want to invigorate...
Executive life begins at 50: Exec search firm for over 50s launched
Executive life begins at 50: Exec search firm for over 50s launched An executive search firm for the over 50s has been launched in the UK. Executive Grapevine reports that amongst the first of its kind, CNA Age Positive, part of Pertemps Network Group,...
Financial planning in later life
Financial planning in later life We all know that money can be a big headache for many people, especially those in later life, and those at or in retirement. Suddenly you have no job to go to, and with that your regular income changes dramatically. You have to...