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Health Q&A with Dr Rist: how do I keep IBS at bay?
Q: I’d like some info on IBS – any help with diets and how to help keep it at bay? Are there different stages of IBS and does it get worse? A: Irritable bowel syndrome is a really common problem...
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10 tips to promote healthy video gaming
Video games are a fact of life. Here’s how to make the best of them. “The family that plays together stays together.” It’s usually said in half-jest, but there’s a thread of truth in the saying. When...
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Our advice for granny-to-be Carole Middleton
We asked our Facebook followers to give us their advice, in less than 10 words, for new granny-to-be Carole Middleton. Here’s what they said: Elizabeth Shaw Just treasure being a gran I am a great...
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Growing Old Outrageously
Hilary and Liz were two old school friends living on opposite sides of the world when unexpectedly, after thirty-five years, they reconnected. Discovering that they both loved travelling – the more...
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Over 50% of grandmothers suffer frustrations with packaging on a weekly basis
The results of our recent survey exploring the issue of product packaging are now live! They have revealed that a staggering 80% of those surveyed have had issues with packaging in the last month...
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Dependable friends: santolinas
We gardeners have complex relationships with our plants. There are the Special Ones, the flowers you just adore and cosset. If they’re temperamental, well, you make allowances. Then there are the...
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Q&A with Lucy Brett, Head of Education, British Board of Film Classification
The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and videos/DVDs since the Video Recordings Act was passed...
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Summer hiking in the alps
Famed across the world for its supreme skiing, the Alps stretch across thousands of miles of snowy cliff sides and peaks. That said, once the winter begins to fade and the sun starts to shine, the...
View ArticleAsk Jackie: special guardianship allowance
Q: Hi Jackie, I’m not a grandmother but an aunt who has taken care of my nephew (age 13) and neice (11) following the sudden and unexplained death of their mother in February this year. I have applied...
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Are you ready to date again?
Getting over a relationship can be really difficult. It’s not just about the practical things, like dividing up your stuff and deciding who gets to keep the furniture, it’s also about dealing with the...
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Q&A with author Judith Kerr
‘Judith Kerr ‘ was born on 14 June 1923 in Berlin but escaped from Hitler’s Germany with her parents and brother in 1933 when she was nine years old. Her father was a drama critic and a distinguished...
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Get connected to Circle
Circle is a membership-based service open to anyone over the age of 50, supporting individuals and communities to lead the lives they want to lead. We support our members across four areas of their...
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The votes are in on the UK’s top holiday hot spots for kids
A Holiday Guide with a Childish Twist! Roskilly’s Ice Cream Farm in Cornwall, Croyde Bay in Devon and Legoland in Windsor…these are just a few of the holiday gems to feature in a unique guide to the...
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Top tips on film classification in the UK
Nearly everyone recognises and understands the familiar British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) symbols. They denote the suitability of films, DVDs and some video games for different age groups....
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Young at Heart Show: free tickets for Grannynetters!
The Young at Heart Show is a lifestyle show for modern, active over 50s. VENUE DATES & TIME: 5-6 October, Alexandra Palace, London 10:30 am – 5:30 pm (doors open at 10am) Exclusive Grannynet...
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7 in 10 parents don’t know they can claim back holiday costs through tax credits
Vital lifeline to save money on registered holiday clubs through tax credits is missed out on by the majority of parents Each and every summer, children return to the roost on a full-time basis,...
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Growing Old Outrageously
Hilary and Liz were two old school friends living on opposite sides of the world when unexpectedly, after thirty-five years, they reconnected. Discovering that they both loved travelling – the more...
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Big spenders
Many grandparents are proving to be the backbone of the school holidays, with a massive 67 per cent of you looking after their grandchildren, a survey reveals. But treats don’t come cheap. Research...
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Gut Week highlights impact of grabbing food on-the-go is having on gut health
The old adage ‘three square meals a day’ might have had its day in favour of a new way of eating, led by a group dubbed The Hunter Grabbers by Gutweek.org.uk. This refers to almost a third (31%) of...
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Fabulous Fooshas
I’ve never been a fan of fuchsia pink. Nor, I’m afraid, that whole tribe of bright, tender plants for tubs and hanging baskets. But when writing ‘Scoffing the Primroses’, a novel with a gardening...
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