Flower Show Season
05 May 2010
For anyone who missed the start of the RHS Flower Show Season with the RHS Show Cardiff, here's an opportunity to update your Gardening Diary beginning with the Malvern Spring Show which runs from 6 - 9 May.
‘Green’ Exercise Boosts Mental Health
03 May 2010
Just five minutes of exercise in a "green space" such as a park can boost mental health, researchers claim. There is growing evidence that combining activities such as walking or cycling with nature boosts wellbeing.
Self Publishing in Third Age
02 May 2010
Many people decide that their Third Age is the right time for them to write a book, whether it be factual, fiction, or autobiographical. But how do you go about turning your publishing dreams into reality? Self Publishing has been the answer for many. It could be the answer for you!
Give it a Grow with Compost Awareness Week!
01 May 2010
'Give it a Grow' is this year's theme for the 10th international Compost Awareness Week which takes place from May 2nd to 8th and aims to encourage us all to try something different and 'Give Composting a Grow'.
Top 10 Tips for Allotment Gardening
29 April 2010
In our previous article on the subject of Allotment Gardening, Start Plotting for Self Sufficiency, we promised to return to the subject of Allotments and today we are indebted to the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Limited (NSALG) for providing us with their Top 10 Tips for Allotment Gardening.
Reiki Explained by Julie Burke
28 April 2010
Reiki is a natural, gentle, but effective therapy that induces deep relaxation and can initiate healing of the body, mind and spirit. It is perfectly safe for anyone to receive Reiki and is also a wonderful experience for animals. It can also be used for situations, community and environmental healing and integrated into other therapies.
Let’s do the Wineries this Weekend!
27 April 2010
We're indebted to retired New Zealand winemaker Michael Bennett who has granted us permission to reprint an article he wrote for the Hawkes Bay Herald Tribune back in about 1990. It relates to wine and the fact that there are many wineries in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay which give access to visitors.
Health & Wellbeing for the Over 50s
26 April 2010
As we age, Health & Wellbeing become increasingly important to us, especially for those of us over 50. Few things matter more when we reach our Third Age. Staying healthy is the key to delaying the inevitable for as long as possible and ensuring we’re able to make the most of our middle and later years.
Product Review: Comfy Footwear from Hotter Shoes
Recommended: Online Wills for £29.50
Featured Attraction: Bush Farm Bison Centre
Featured Foreign Property Investment: Turkey
Exercise & Fitness: Over 50s Exercise & Fitness.
Holistic Therapies: For Complementary Therapy
Diet & Nutrition: Over 50s Diet & Nutrition
