London-based arts company City Academy opens its doors to thank key health workers Performing and Creative Arts company City Academy is offering each NHS and care-home worker £500 worth of free arts courses. Inspired by the valiant efforts of staff on the front line fighting COVID-19, the London-based arts company has made their full range of short courses - up to a total value of £500 - available at no charge. The offer encompasses day and evening arts courses in...Read more

Chickpea and coriander veggie burger with chips and coleslaw by Josh Eggleton 1 Begin by pickling the cucumber. Place the vinegar, sugar, spices and salt in a pan over a medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl and transfer to the fridge to chill 150ml of white wine vinegar 150g of caster sugar 2 black peppercorns 1/4 tsp fennel seeds 1/4...Read more

Two thirds of 18 to 39 year-olds admit they are more inspired by their own grandparents than celebrities – and have a real interest in spending time getting to know their elders. ‘Interesting’, ‘wise’ and ‘experienced’ are among the words the younger generation use to describe older folk, according to a study. Researchers found young adults are no longer giving blanket stereotypes to older generations, and instead found 88 per cent typically respect those over the age of 65. ‘Knowledgeable’,...Read more

News Copy - By Astrid Hall An active love life, drinking red wine and doing yoga are among the top 40 things which keep you young, according to research. The poll of 1,500 over-65s also revealed singing along to music, spending time with people younger than yourself and doing puzzles also featured. And when it comes to how you feel on the inside, the outside does matter, with wearing whatever clothes you like, treating yourself to a nice haircut and...Read more

By Emma Elsworthy If you are you a baby boomer,  this one is for you. Pictured here is a scene from a busy street in a bygone era. Horses and carriages vie for space on the hectic road while ladies and gentlemen go about their daily business. But lurking somewhere in this old-fashioned scene are ten anachronisms – things which are out of place or do not fit in a particular era, age or time. Can you spot the 10...Read more

By Astrid Hall Forgetting people’s names, groaning when you bend down and falling asleep in front of the TV are among the signs you’re getting old, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults also found needing an afternoon nap, finding it tricky to sit cross-legged and choosing comfort over style are indicators you’re getting on a bit. Complaining more often, declaring you’re ‘gasping’ for a cup of tea and feeling flattered when you get asked for ID when visiting...Read more

By Astrid Hall Forgetting people’s names, groaning when you bend down and falling asleep in front of the TV are among the signs you’re getting old, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults also found needing an afternoon nap, finding it tricky to sit cross-legged and choosing comfort over style are indicators you’re getting on a bit. Complaining more often, declaring you’re ‘gasping’ for a cup of tea and feeling flattered when you get asked for ID when visiting...Read more

From deepest darkest brown to the milkiest beige, over 50s Brits have revealed exactly how they like their tea. Researchers who carried out a comp-tea-hensive study found 33 per cent have gone to the dark side of the brew, while one in four prefer a lighter shade. Overall the majority generally favour a darker tone than a milky one, while as many as four out of 10 opt for a classic Builder’s tea. Northern Irish tea drinkers like their brew...Read more

For the poorest pensioners, three in every four pounds (78%) of their income comes from the State Pension, rising to approaching nine in every ten pounds (86%) when State benefits are included, according to a new report by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by Age UK. The report finds that while levels and sources of income vary across the older population, the State Pension is an important part of retirement income for all pensioners except the lucky few with...Read more

Over 50s reveals money is the biggest concern for 28% of retirees More than a third (35%) of retirees are worried their cash will dry up before they die and a quarter say they don’t think they have enough money in their pensions to cover their retirement, according to SunLife’s Big 50 research. Big 50, which interviewed 50,000 people age 50 and over, found that, when asked to think about their biggest concern for the future, 28% of retired people...Read more