The amount of Brits taking foreign holidays has boomed over the last few decades. However, as most things have been over the last year, this summer will be a little different. What with the uncertainty of restrictions this summer, many of us have taken to researching the best holidays in the UK. Britain has a small but stunning coastline and today we will be listing the best British beaches on offer. Whether it's for a week's getaway or a day trip, we've got one to suit every need. Whitstable, Kent Whitstable is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent. It is an ideal staycation …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began, it was podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the …
Top 5 UK Detective Shows From the Last Decade
If there's something Britain does well it's producing quality and iconic detective shows and crime dramas. However, today we aren't talking Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders, or Poirot. All good detective shows, but we've seen every episode 3 times over. No today we're talking about the best detective shows from the last decade and there's plenty to choose from! Let's jump in. Vera This will be the 11th season of everyone's favourite Geordie female detective, Vera, played by Brenda Blethyn. Based on the best-selling crime novels, by Ann Cleeves, Vera hit our screens a decade …
Top 10 Mindfulness Techniques
When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improving moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses.' …
The Ingredients of a Good Night’s Sleep
There are many elements that work together to create a great night’s sleep. Today, we're going to break down a few of the most important components. You may notice as you age that you are finding it harder to get to sleep and maintain a deep sleep. However, poor sleep is not a natural consequence of ageing. If you struggle with sleep then you should try to understand its links to your lifestyle and environment. Your sleep can have a huge impact on your overall health and quality of life. Therefore, we believe that everyone deserves a good night's sleep. Your Bedroom Environment: …
5 New Skills to Learn During Lockdown
In the last year, people across the UK picked up a huge range of new hobbies and skills during the national lockdown. Now, with a return to lockdown looking more and more likely, we're sharing some of our favourites. Here are our top 5 new skills to learn during lockdown. Lots of the popular lockdown hobbies we've seen this year are great for older people. Many of them are very affordable (if not free!) and lots of them are totally practical too. There's a hobby out there for everybody. Here are our recommendations. 1. Learn a Foreign Language While we might not be able to jet …
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