Category: Arts

The latest West End shows at amazing prices!

2017-02-01 21:17:12

We've teamed up with those lovely people at LOVEtheatre to announce that have amazing prices for a number of exciting shows including: Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, The Boys In The Band Tickets, Love's Labour's Lost, and Thriller - Live. OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOR - FROM £15.00 From the creator of Billy Elliot (Lee Hall) comes the uplifting and moving story of six Catholic choir girls from Oban, let loose in Edinburgh for one day only. Funny, heartbreaking and...Read more

How to secure you Royal Mail David Bowie Stamps

2017-01-30 18:14:43

Just over a year ago the world lost one of the most influential music and cultural figures of all time; David Bowie to cancer (10th January 2016) The Royal Mail has announced it will issue a set of 10 Special Stamps as a tribute to David Bowie available on 14th March 2017. The stamps are issued in the year of what would have been his 70th birthday, and 50 years since his first album release. The Limited edition marks the...Read more

Master knitting at speed with Continental Knitting

2017-01-21 13:19:53

Speed is your friend! There's very few knitters out there who wouldn't love a little more speed? increasing your pace and efficiency will assist in ditching hand strain and add to your enjoyment of knitting. If your knitting activity is being curtailed by the aches –you’re not alone. A high percentage of knitters cite fatigue as the number one reason for projects taking longer than expected. If your aim is to knit faster and more efficiently join instructor and designer...Read more

Searching for a pet friendly holiday cottage? Up to 60% off with The Boomers

2016-11-25 20:47:50

Are you searching for a holiday cottage,have you heard about Snaptrip yet? The Boomers have teamed up with Snaptrip the marketplace for last minute UK cottage holidays. On their site they represent over 40,000 of the finest holiday properties in the country with amazing discounts, sometimes in excess of 50%, for late booking. Please click on the picture below for details. We are proud to say Snaptrip are an affiliate partner of The-Boomers, by clicking on the link you are...Read more

Craft holidays for the over 50s

Craft holidays for the over 50s Are you contemplating a trip where you can not only relax but hone your talents towards your favourite arts & crafts? A craft holiday is a terrific way to meet new friends and perhaps turn your hand to new skills, whether a novice or experienced in your chosen craft there are plenty of options open to you. Home or overseas, duration of stay, individual craft or taster courses? Here are a few to consider....Read more

TV Licensing reminds over 75s to claim free TV Licence

2016-11-19 16:57:00

Almost half a million people could potentially1 apply for a free TV Licence over the next 12 months, as more than 460,0002 people across the UK celebrate their 75th birthday in the coming year. As winter approaches, TV Licensing and Age UK are reminding those reaching this landmark birthday in the next 12 months, that they are entitled to claim a free TV Licence. Budgeting can become more challenging as you get older and so TV Licensing has made it...Read more

The-Boomers Book Club- autumn 2016

2016-11-06 20:11:51

The Boomers Book Club autumn 2016 A warm welcome to our book club, autumn 2016. We chatted amongst the team here to shed some light on why we Brits love book clubs, amongst the many reasons, the one which resonates is ‘we all love getting lost in a great read’ the book club allows us to share, discuss and review our choices. Winter, spring, summer & autumn our aim is to make a few suggestions we feel we’ll enjoy. We’d...Read more

Bridget Jones’s Baby

2016-09-15 12:52:14

Oscar® winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth are joined by Patrick Dempsey for the next chapter of the world’s favorite singleton in Bridget Jones’s Baby. Directed by Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones’s Diary), the new film in the beloved comedy series based on creator Helen Fielding’s heroine finds Bridget unexpectedly expecting. After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Firth), Bridget Jones’s (Zellweger) “happily ever after” hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single again, she decides to focus on her job...Read more

The Go-Between Save up to 49%!

2016-07-23 12:45:17

The-Boomers with LOVETHEATRE - SPECIAL OFFERS! The -Boomers in conjunction with those lovely people over at LOVEtheatre are pleased to announce special offer on four top productions: The Book of Mormon, The Go-Between, the play of the month 1984 and the musical of the month American Idiot. Both the play and the musical of the month are best in market, so don't miss out on the chance to promote the best deals! 1984 PLAY OF THE MONTH: Save up to...Read more

Tom Hanks turns 60-which is your favourite of his films?

2016-07-09 13:16:41

One of Hollywood’s best loved actors the multi Oscar winner Tom Hanks turn 60 today, born in Concord California Tom married to Rita Wilson has 4 children. As one of the highest grossing actors in film history Tom’s box office receipts are in excess of $8.5 billion and still growing! After breaking through to movie stardom with such popular hits as : Splash (1984), Big (1988) and Turner & Hooch (1989) Tom Hanks is now famous for Oscar winning roles...Read more