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Herts County ShowSpecial Days in May

You know spring has finally arrived not by the British weather - but by the start of the county shows!

Every month throughout the summer great County shows will be run in various locations across the UK. This month is particularly busy.

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The Royal Horticultural Society


Gardener's Diary

May


Gardening Jobs for The Month

Now in association with The Royal Horticultural Society - the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

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Health in later life

All the latest articles and Health News

Read the latest health features covering: varifocal contact lenses; exercise and your physiological age; power of attorney; feeling faint.
Plus our new regular column Home Exercise & Rehab.

The latest Health News in Laterlife Healthwise. This month: measles in older people; late life crises; organ donation; resting pulse rate; decosahexaenoic acid and memory
 
 


Harlequin LadybirdLook out for Harlequin Ladybirds

Ladybirds are a fundamental part of a British summer. In recent years though a new type of ladybird has entered the UK. The harlequin ladybird is the most invasive ladybird of all and now it is steadily expanding its territory across the land.

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St Michael’s & St Martin’s Riverside Meander – GloucestershireChurch walks in Spring & Summer

One lovely way to appreciate our countryside (and keep fit!) is by walking.

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Retirement bad for your health

A recent report from the Institute of Economic Affairs has, in our opinion, some  Ill considered research conclusions.

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Maggi StampIt could be you!

 

My neighbour is heading for trouble with a charming con-man

Maggi Stamp, laterlife`s counsellor on human relationships, shares more emotional challenges we meet in laterlife.

 

Introduction to Cruising with P&O Cruises and Cunard
Introduction to Cruising with P&O Cruises and Cunard

 

Health Food of the month: PrunesHealth food of the month

Plums

Not the nicest to look at but tasty and with some surprising health benefits.

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Youcando IT

Everyday Computer Activities

Jackie Sherman helps you make the most of Information Technology on or off the web. 

In this edition:-

Jackie's Top Ten Web-Browsing Tips to help you enjoy your time on the web

 

Beyond the Headlines: GENDER EQUALITY

Maggi StampBy Jeanne Davis, written in her usual thought provoking and entertaining style.

The television series Borgen, the compelling Danish drama of the country’s first female Prime Minister, gets Jean thinking about the gender equality in the UK today

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Each month Laterlife presents a feature from either The Artist or its sister publication, Leisure Painter. 

This month:- 
How to keep painting despite the difficulties

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Gina John

 

Home exercise and Rehab

 


Gina John is a Pilates Practitioner and Registered Osteopath who has spent many years offering help and advice, especially to the over 50 age group.

This month Gina responds to questions about exercises to help with cold hands and feet


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Hugh TaylorLaterlife Travel

Award winning travel writers, broadcasters and photographers Hugh Taylor and Moira McCrossan spotlight destinations and topics in the Travel Guide:
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HOLIDAYS AFLOATNarrowboat Cruising on the British Canal Network
SORRENTOThe Grand Hotel Aminta
MULHOUSE,  ALSACE - Festivals galore and the finest collection of vintage cars on Earth
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Laterlife One-armed Bandit

Try the Laterlife One-armed bandit as a fun way to give you some great ideas for things to do in later life!
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Retirement Planning & FinanceA new fresh approach to providing financial information

At LaterLife we specialise in retirement. We have developed our new Retirement Planning & Finance web site to support any of our LaterLife visitors who want to educate themselves with regard to retirement finances. As you will see it is also a valuable resource for your children.

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Retirement Seminars, Retirement Courses and Retirement Workshops – what they are and why you need one!
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Laterlife features editor


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Thomas Sanderson Conservatory Blinds - Summer Offers

Thomas Sanderson have over 20 years’ experience in designing, shading and changing homes with 1,000’s of colours and styles to choose from and have some great summer offers for LaterLife visitors.



The Villages GroupThe Villages Group is the first active living resort in France dedicated to the over 50’s. Designed for living, the Villages situated in three stunning French communities in Bordeaux / Perigord, Canal du Midi and Provence offer one-level eco-friendly homes set within outstanding natural environments with full on-site amenities



Sykes Holiday Cottages

Make the most of your retirement with Sykes Cottages

If you travel out of season, you’ll be able to explore some of the UK’s best kept secrets without the disruption of lots of children on their summer holidays. If you want to travel during the summer, why not choose the type of holiday which families with young children will be less keen on if you’re looking for some peace and quiet?



RefurbThat - Refurbished PCs

RefurbThatThe Best Way for You to Recycle?
Buy Refurbished

When you are thinking about buying a new PC or Laptop do you ever stop and ask yourself what happens to the millions of used top brand computers such as Dell, HP & IBM?



The50PlusAn Interview with Roger Runswick, Director of The50Plus

The50Plus is a maintenance company that focuses on providing a range of professional and guaranteed maintenance services, using a mature workforce.


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