Pastimes
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London Family Trip with Your Older Family and Friends
Collaborative Post A London family trip can be great fun for kids of all ages, and it’s even better when you can include your older family members. There are several places to visit, including the Tower of London, ArcelorMittal Orbit, and Madame Tussauds. For an alternative trip, you can visit Hamleys Toy Shop, which features […]
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Protecting wildlife in the garden over winter
Once upon a time the most common animals you’d find scurrying about in the garden on autumn nights would be hedgehogs, foxes or even a badger. However, today hedgehogs, other mammals and many birds are on the decline, and the more we can do to help them survive through the winter, the better. With this […]
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6 Tips for Pursuing Photography as a Hobby in Retirement
Retirement can be a time of great change. For many people, it can be a time when they suddenly have a lot more free time on their hands. There are so many things we say we’d love to learn if only we had time. If you’ve ever felt that way about learning photography, you’re in […]
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3 Tips for Setting Up Your Crafting Side Hustle
Collaborative Post Turning your hobby into a side hustle is a great way to bring in a little extra money each month. If you’re retired, you might find that you have more time on your hands than you know what to do with. Therefore not only will crafting give you a hobby, but when you […]
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5 Incredible Sculpture Parks in the UK
Collaborative Post There is a wide selection of sculpture parks to explore in the UK, particularly during the Autumn months when the weather is milder. If you’re a lover of art and culture, then we have you covered; here are some of our favourites, perfect for your next outdoor escape with friends and family. Yorkshire […]
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The 3 Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in Austria
Collaborative Post Skiing is probably one of the most well-known winter sports during the decades and for a good reason. You might wonder what makes skiing so special since people have to spend their time outside in the cold snow for many hours. The real truth about skiing is that it’s not only a fun […]
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Top 4 Places to Daytrip with Your Elderly Relative
Collaborative Post Taking your elderly loved one on a daytrip out can be a great source of joy to them and will provide you with happy memories for the years to come. Whether your granny favours an ice cream at the beach, or your grandad wants a quiet stroll around a garden, we’ve compiled four […]
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Travelling in the UK? Read these novels before your trip
Collaborative Post When organising a trip, it is more than natural that you will spend much time looking for deals online, booking tours, searching for cute spots, museums and monuments that you would like to visit and testing hacks for the best packing methods. One of the best ways to truly get to know a […]
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4 Reasons to Visit Les Deux Alpes this Winter
Collaborative Post Winter is coming and it’s probably the best time for you to start planning your winter holidays for this year. There are many destinations around Europe that you can visit, but there is one that is making a difference. This place is Les Deux Alpes in France, and it’s so popular for a […]
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The Best Animals to Own in Retirement
Collaborative Post Adjusting to retirement can be strange and it takes many people a while to really start making the most out of this time. For many people, looking after an animal in retirement helps tremendously and there are lots of good options to consider whether you want an animal that will keep you busy […]
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