Many of us have experienced technophobes and this made me giggle.
‘Please make this shareable.'
‘I can’t. This is a private Facebook group.'
‘So how can I share it then?‘
'You can’t. This is a private Facebook group.'
‘Why not? Where’s the ‘Share’ button gone? Is there a problem with Facebook?’
‘No. Facebook is functioning...
I retired at age 55. That was 8 years ago. Here are some of the things I noticed and learned.
Retirement is not like vacation. In retirement you have a different relationship with time. Vacations are usually time limited and you are aware of this while on vacation. The realization...
Hitting the half-century mark can be a mix of emotions. Some of us might feel a sense of achievement, while others might be filled with reflection. Whatever your sentiments, one thing remains clear: understanding how to age well can profoundly influence the quality of your later years.
Whether it's tweaking...
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. No amount of prior experience with bereavement can properly prepare you for the next time a dear friend, relative or lover is taken from you – and sometimes grieving is not the only thing left for you to do. In...
Today, 25 June, the Climate Change Committee are releasing a report that states the Government is failing to meet its 2050 zero carbon target, a target that is already dangerously too late.
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its...
The pandemic has been an incredibly difficult time for many, but it has shown the kind generosity of people. The Bournemouth Foodbank has experienced all kinds of help from the community, council and local supermarkets.The Covid-19 crisis meant we had to change the way we live. The Bournemouth Foodbank also had to adapt to...
A fantastic new idea for Halloween during this Covid-19 pandemic.
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We all shared rainbows in our windows to support our NHS and Carers, we could do the same with pumpkins, creating a pumpkin trail.
Children can then go on a pumpkin hunt in fancy dress around their...
What are winter fuel payments?
Winter fuel payments are a state benefit for pensioners that are designed to help with their heating bills. They were introduced in 1997 by the last Labour government and have been available to everyone in the UK (and some countries beyond) who has reached state...
People with coughs and colds should avoid seeing elderly relatives to protect them from a surge in winter viruses, health officials have advised.
The message from experts is: if you feel unwell, stay at home.
The guidance was issued as Britons prepare for their least restricted Christmas since COVID curbs and subsequent guidance...
Retirement is a time for freedom, travel and pursuing long-held dreams. But with the current state pension age in the UK set to rise to 67 by 2028 and many yearning for an early escape from the daily grind, careful planning is more crucial than ever. Recent research showed that more than five...
