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  • Hobbies & interests

How to Have the Perfect Summer Picnic

This July it’s ‘National Picnic Month’, so to give you a little inspiration for this we’ve explored everything you need to know about hosting the perfect summer picnic.

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  • Hobbies & interests

Spotlight on York

A city of extraordinary cultural and historical wealth woven into  every  brick and beam, York seeps history at every turn.

Are jigsaw puzzles an ideal retirement hobby
  • Hobbies & interests

Jigsaws Are a New Craze

They may not seem the most likely champions in the digital counter- revolution but jigsaw puzzles are certainly playing their part.

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  • Hobbies & interests

Places To Spend A Summer Weekend

With summer just around the corner, why not start to plan some trips away to explore some of the UK’s hidden gems?

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  • Hobbies & interests

92-Year-Old Former Pilot Rewarded For Being Inspirational

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The 1,150+ wonders of the world

We’ve picked our seven favourite UNESCO World Heritage Sites to tick off your retirement bucket list – and added virtual tours that can be explored from your sofa too.

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5 jobs for retirees: a guide to working after retirement

Read our guide to jobs for retirees, including the disadvantages of working after retirement in the UK, how many hours you can work and the best jobs for retired people.

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  • Hobbies & interests

Five Things To Do With Your Grandchildren This Winter

With darker days and cooler weather heading our way, there are plenty of interesting and exciting things you can do with your grandchildren this winter. 

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5 small steps to saving the planet

Making little changes in your everyday life could reduce the harmful impact on the environment, says Julia Shaw