Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit commemorative issue coin Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit will appear (in a serious of four coins to be released by The Royal Mint) on commemorative issue coins, the newly minted silver 50p coin created by Royal Mint designer Emma Noble is to be released to honour the 150th anniversary of the writer's birth in 1866. We’ll soon be able to purchase our shopping (even vegetables to annoy Mr McGregor) with ‘normal’ versions of the coins which will...Read more

Claiming up to 100% of the cost of a delayed flight, or train travel From an article published by our friends over at MonOc Many of us have experienced delays when we travel – anything from a few minutes to a couple of hours. But do we all realise that we can usually claim back the full cost of the ticket if we apply properly and the delay wasn’t down to ‘an act of God’ or something out of control...Read more

Serves 4 Ingredients For the Green Curry Paste 2 stalks lemon grass – tough outer leaves removed, the rest chopped very finely 2 shallots – finely diced Juice and zest of 1 ½ limes 3 green chillies 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 5 garlic cloves 60g (2oz) or 1 bunch coriander 1 dsp Thai 7 spice (optional) 4cm (2 inch piece) ginger – grated and squeezed, resulting liquid reserved For the Curry 3 tbsp groundnut oil 250g...Read more

In or out-how to you intend to vote on our EU membership? Britain joined the EEC in 1973. Under the Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, there was a UK referendum on continued membership of the EEC in 1975. Then, the result was a resounding 'Yes' by 67.2% to 32.8% to stay in Europe. 41 years later Prime Minister David Cameron invites us again to vote whether we wish to continue being members of the EU. How to you intend to...Read more

Stilton cheese and Fenland celery parcels Flaky pastry encases a delectable filling of potato, Stilton cheese and diced Fenland celery, these pasties make for a perfect midweek family supper, as well as being wonderful packed up and eaten ‘al fresco’ as a Bonfire Night warmer. Suitable for freezing. Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 30-35 mins What you'll need 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tsp English mustard powder 200g Stilton cheese, crumbled 4 sticks Fenland celery,...Read more

Over 60s free dance classes Locations & Class details Free dance classes for over-60s! From ballet and tap to chair based dance and classic ballroom, these free classes cover a multitude of styles for all capabilities. This course covers movement and dance for older learners and is intended for the 50+ age group (men and women). The classes aim to improve mobility, reduce the risk of falls, develop co-ordination and raise energy levels. Most importantly, the dance classes are about...Read more

There are many reason’s you may be contemplating dating again, nowadays there seems to vast choice of dating services and websites aimed at finding you that perfect partner. With new players entering the market every month the first step is to select the site(s) we feel most comfortable with. Saga reports ‘You're not alone in your singleness. Some six million single people signed up for a form of dating service this past year in the UK. That figure nearly doubled...Read more

Largest exhibition of Her Majesty The Queen's wardrobe ever shown in Scotland to open at the Palace of Holyroodhouse The largest exhibition of The Queen's dress and accessories ever shown in Scotland will open at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 21 April 2016, Her Majesty's 90th birthday. It is one of three separate special exhibitions entitled Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen's Wardrobe to be held at Her Majesty's official residences during 2016, each displaying a...Read more

In the Age of Giorgione The Sackler Wing of Galleries 12 March – 5 June 2016 2009-2016 Season supported by: In March 2016, the Royal Academy of Arts will present In the Age of Giorgione, a focused survey of the Venetian Renaissance during the first decade of the sixteenth century. The exhibition will shed new light on this pivotal period, which laid the foundations for the Golden Age of Venetian painting. It will bring together around 50 works from public...Read more

Improving your CV after 50 When searching for new work or changing career the CV is usually our first point of call, whether it requires up-dating, editing or a complete re write a firm foundation is: Updating your CV (curriculum vitae) when you've been working or out of work for a long time may feel daunting. But you will need to write a successful CV to make a good first impression on potential employers. Creating a new CV Use your...Read more