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After decades in hairdressing, 65-year-old Sharon McAllister was ready for a change rather than a rest. And her yoga classes are just the beginning. And at 70 Erik Wilkinson went camping for the first time – and stopped cocooning himself from life. When Sharon...Adults aged 50 and over are best at being ‘happy with what they have’, study finds
Holidays and time to spend on hobbies and interests featured in the top 10 things the over 50s are satisfied with, along with being debt free, having good health and knowing the children are happy. Adults aged 50 and over are most content with their lives, according...Inspirational 82-year-old man eight peaks away from completing challenge to climb all 282 Munros
Two years after setting off into the hills, the grandfather of four only has eight of Scotland’s Munros to climb. Sky News reports that an 82-year-old man is just eight peaks away from completing his challenge of climbing the peaks of Scotland’s 282...Cheese, cider & cycling: A tasty tour of the West Country
Following the Somerset Food Trail by e-bike offers the chance to meet growers and makers, enjoy beautiful scenery, and sample delicious local produce. What more do you need than good cheese and a glass of cider?” I’m at Batch Farm, in the Somerset village of East...Scorchio! How to prepare your garden for the potential drought
Worried there might be a hosepipe ban on the horizon? There are some things you can do to protect your garden now. After the blistering heatwave and more warm weather coming our way, we could be set for a drought. Most of England (except for the North West) has moved...Frugal food: 9 tips to make food last longer as prices soar
Keeping produce fresher for longer will hopefully help you cut down on trips to the supermarket. The cost of living crisis means many of us are feeling the pinch. We’re looking to make savings wherever we can – particularly as data from Kantar suggest Britons...Rubbish gardens: How to create a sustainable garden out of old junk and rich planting
Cement mixers, radiators and other throwaways can have a place in the garden. TV gardener Frances Tophill, a regular on BBC Gardeners’ World, is well qualified to advise on how to reuse, reclaim and recycle. She’s just won Best Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live...Ourplace News
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