Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
British Rail train sale
If you feel ready to let the train take the strain, Trainline is taking part in a rail fare campaign, offering up to 50% off for a limited time. And don’t forget you can also buy Senior Person railcards, giving you discount to many rail fairs.
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Top Holiday Ideas for Retired Friends
Collaborative Post Now that you’re retired, there’s no more waiting for your annual vacation leave to explore the world with friends. You can leave anytime you wish, with no need to worry about work responsibilities at the end of your trip. But the question is – where should you go? Check out these top holiday […]
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Becoming more tech-savvy – 8 tips for seniors
Collaborative Post Today’s world is being drastically changed by technology. And, while younger generations have been brought up with emerging tech, it can be difficult for seniors to understand and use the increasing range of devices and gadgets. Of course, you might be aware of how activity monitoring technology can improve elderly people’s quality of […]
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Why it’s never too late to make your travel dream a reality
Collaborative Post Travelling isn’t just for the young. Before the pandemic hit, we were seeing increasing numbers of older people biting the bullet and travelling to the destinations they had always dreamed of seeing. Now the pandemic is slowing, it’s the perfect time to start planning your travels. After all, we’ve all had time to […]
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Getting more mobile with the lightweight TravelScoot electric scooter
Product review The TravelScoot is billed as the world’s lightest mobility scooter. It’s about to arrive in the UK from the US, and we were given the chance to test it out before its launch. Let’s be clear from the start. This is not a full-time mobility scooter for people with long-term disabilities. This is […]
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New to the area and looking for friendship groups?
People in their senior years often move home. They might be retiring to a favourite part of the country, relocating to be nearer family, downsizing, or even returning to the UK after living abroad. Whatever the reason, finding new friends in a new community can make all the difference to how satisfying the move is. […]
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A wealth of classic films on a TV or browser near you
Films are like music. They can take you right back to the time and place where you first saw or heard them. For many, those are happy memories, well worth revisiting. Talking Pictures TV has been screening classic film and television on Freeview, Youview, Sky and Virgin channels since 2015. It’s been offering memory joggers […]
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Top 10 must-read writers in literature for seniors
There’s a saying that goes, “only the weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature….” Good literature is good for the body, the soul, and the spirit. With it you can go to places you have never been, relive a time you have never seen, and go on adventures made out of your wildest dreams. Good […]
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What plants are the easiest for elderly gardeners?
Collaborative Post There are many joys that gardening can bring us, and after over a year being stuck in lockdown it’s no wonder this outdoor pastime is becoming more and more popular. Recent research has found that almost 3 million more of us have taken up gardening this year as a result of lockdown. A […]
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How to spend free time at weekends with seniors
Despite the numerous calls on our time, including the pressures of work, there are many benefits of spending time with our seniors. Connections allow us to build and foster strong relationships. Your older family and friends will greatly benefit from spending time with you. Just discussing your experiences and perspectives and listening to their perspective […]
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