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It’s snowdrop season, when swathes of pint-sized white flowers emerge from frost-laden woodlands, parks, meadows and gardens, brightening up the winter vista. Seeing drifts of the pretty white flowers will shake off the winter blues. If you want to ditch the winter...Tantalising Tapas! The history & origin of the authentic Spanish dish
Spain is famous for its food – from paella and gazpacho to Spanish tortilla and chocolate-dipped churros – but there’s one dish that offers a taste of the country’s culture as well. Tapas originated in Andalucía, a Southern province of Spain. The word...The seduction of Seville: A local’s guide to Spain’s Andalucían capital city
Cobbled alleys, ancient bars, flamenco and the world’s biggest gothic cathedral are just a few of the Andalucían capital’s attractions. Some of the best places in Seville are found by taking a wrong turn. Like when you stumble into a time-worn taverna peddling crisp...Ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle: Men look after their cars better than their bodies
The Tottenham Hotspur legend has teamed up on a campaign urging men to get their blood pressure checked. Glenn Hoddle said he still feels like he is “playing extra time” nearly six years after surviving a cardiac arrest. The former footballer and England and Tottenham...A new start after 60: I learned to tango – now I’m out in clubs till 3am
Victoria Zaragoza-Martinez was retired, with little to do except hate the miserable British winter. At 71, she decided to bring some Latin warmth into her life. The Guardian reports that Victoria Zaragoza-Martinez was 71 when she danced the tango for the first time....Crack on! ‘Don’t do’ lists and a protein hit: 20 ways to become a morning person and feel like the winner
Early risers know only too well the smug satisfaction of getting up and getting going. But what if you’re more of an owl than a lark? Here’s how to change your body clock and seize the day. I can’t actually remember when I first started thinking of myself as a...The strength secret: How to get seriously fit from scratch – in 12 easy, enjoyable steps
Start with walking in January – then graduate to breathing exercises, circuits and Pilates. With a new activity to try each month, you’ll soon improve your flexibility and fitness, without feeling the burn. Don’t take this the wrong way, but let’s imagine you...Ourplace News
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