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Let's Party

One way to really add to atmosphere is scent and fragrance.

This monthly series looks at some of the more unusual ideas to help you celebrate with style and panache 
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Gardener's Diary

May

Don't plant your bedding plants out in the garden until the end of May, but do harden them off during the month....

A busy time in the vegetable garden

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Health in later life

All the latest articles



 

Read the latest health features from 'those pushy hernias' to 'spelt' (health food of the month). Plus our new regular column on Home Exercise and Rehab.
 
 

Laterlife one-armed banditJust launched - the new Laterlife one armed bandit

The latest innovation on Laterlife is the unique Laterlife one-armed bandit! Hidden beneath its whirring clunking and musical accompaniment is a huge resource offering suggestions and information on over 500 “What shall I do today?” ideas.

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Planning Retirement Online

   

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Laterlife One-armed Bandit

Try the Laterlife One-armed bandit as a fun way to give you some great ideas

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It could be you!

Maggi Stamp

I am worried about my son’s depression.

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

 

 

 

 

Everyday Cooking

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Salmon Fish Cakes

This is a dish which makes for a real supper treat, and is a great use of leftover salmon, or of any cheap cuts which are on offer at the shops.l

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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:-

More IT Questions and answers for May

 

Less waste in the bathroom

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With water saving on everyone’s mind, it could be the time to think about the bathroom and ways to improve it.                                   

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Wild flowersArt Masterclass

 

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

This month:- 
How to paint flowers using a stippler brush
 

 

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Spelt

Health food of the month

Spelt

There has been a recent trend towards Spelt and today many people are choosing Spelt products over traditional flour ingredients.  .

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Beyond the headlines

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

This month:-   Siblings: Do they shape our personalities?
 

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Gina JohnHome 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 looks at lower back pain.

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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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See the full list of LATEST ADDITIONS including

SOMERSET - Choosing a farm cottage for a walking holiday
TEES VALLEY - Exploring Captain Cook Country
ROME - Walking in the Eternal City

Qi Wildcat TDv6 in Tuareg Rally

Motoring section

Including Classic Cars, Bikers Banter and Caravans & Motor Homes


For motoring enthusiasts, Barry Martin brings you the latest edition of his Motoring Section covering all things on wheels

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Pick of the press 

Press passesEach month we receive masses of information from companies about new products and events. This month: Ancient mariner returns to raft An-Tiki for Wateraid

An 86-year-old grandfather and a plucky crew of over-50s have set sail from the Caribbean, bound for the Bahamas, on a raft made from water pipes.

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Forthcoming and Latest Webchats and Webcasts

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View the latest webchat on Savings and Investments  

Take a look at previous webchats and webcasts. You can still view or read the transcript even after the event.

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Try our FREE online retirement self assessors
 

 'How ready are you to retire?'

or

Free 'Retirement MOT' if you are already retired

In both cases a quick series of 20 questions establishes how well you are doing,  gives you a score out of 100 and highlights areas for action.

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Sally Smith

Laterlife features editor


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Laterlife Interest Extras

Articles of interest from other organisations

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.


WarmGuardAbout boiler and central heating cover

Information about boiler cover as well as a special offer for Laterlife readers


Four Pillars Spring Breaks
Spring Breaks in the English Countryside from Four Pillars Hotels



Information about Phone Amplifiers from Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID)

TraveleyesEscorted Holidays with a Difference, from Traveleyes.


Trust InheritanceDo I really need to make a will?


 The Pros and Cons of Online Dating


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