You might be aware The Championship, Wimbledon, begins soon (June 27th). The oldest tennis tournament in history and arguably the most prestigious competition of them all. Taking place at the All England Club located in Wimbledon, London, the tournament has been going since 1877. The Wimbledon Championship is one of the four grand-slam tournaments that take place throughout the year, and is the only one played on grass. The other tournaments are the Australian Open, The French Open, and The US Open. Both the Australian and US Open are played on hard courts, while the French Open is …
Activities & Events To Do In the UK This Summer
Every summer across the UK there's a huge array of events and activities held, from sports, arts and crafts to music. Of course not everything is free, but we're here today to give you a definitive list of the best free and paid events and activities that are available in parts of the UK. These events are great for all ages, but particularly might be of interest for the elderly to enjoy. 1. Open Air Cinemas Great for those who love movies and the great outdoors! Outdoor cinemas first popped up around 1916 in Berlin, Germany, often screening Hollywood Premieres to audiences who sat on …
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Activities for Elderly Loved Ones
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend right around the corner, we look at the best activities for your elderly loved ones during this special celebration. It has been seventy years since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, making her the longest-reigning British monarch in history. This also means there has never been a Platinum Jubilee in the UK before; truly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. With many of us off work for the long weekend, it's the perfect opportunity to engage in some activities with your elderly loved ones. But what are you going to do? Here are some …
Ageing in Different Cultures
How the elderly community are treated in certain cultures differs surprisingly. How we care for and treat our elderly loved ones can vary depending on the culture we grew up in. This differs in the way we treat our elders and whether we respect their life experience or see it as a burden. It also varies between having an elderly relative live with you, or whether you tend to find them a home to be cared for in. These cultural differences are also susceptible to change over time. This can be seen in our culture in the UK. A couple of generations ago it was almost expected that an …
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 …
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