Have you noticed all those ‘90’ logos on the BBCs excellent coverage of Wimbledon. At The Boomers office we’re all avid tennis fans and were some- what flummoxed when they first appeared! Surely we recall with amazing clarity the Centenary Wimbledon back in ’77, Virginia Wade triumphant and the Queen’s silver Jubilee, so what’s all this ‘90’ about? Transpires the outside broadcast team have been setting up shop at the A.E.L.T.C for 90 years quite an achievement. Looking back over...Read more

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announces a selection of confirmed highlights at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (4 – 9 July), supported by Viking Cruises, including new category ‘Gardens for a Changing World’, empowering gardeners to meet the challenges we face in our ever-changing, uncertain world. Gardens for a Changing World Extreme rainfall is one of the consequences scientists claim is a result of climate change, and 21-year-old Will Williams, who made his debut at the show...Read more

British adults have £721BILLION of ‘dead money’ sitting in bank accounts and ISAs, according to new research. The average person aged 18 and over has saved £14,049.30 - but has no plans on what to do with it,in addition, a third have up to £250 in cash hidden at home, while one in 10 has over £1,000 tucked away. And one in five has a personal pension containing more than £20,000 - which they no longer pay into. Lisa Caplan,...Read more

Nearly a quarter of a million over 50s have undergone cosmetic surgery – it has emerged. "Some people still believe that turning 50 is something to worry about, that life slows down after that – but after conducting the UK’s biggest-ever study with 50,000 people over 50 we know that’s not the case at all: for many, life after 50 is the best time of their lives." Researchers who carried out a detailed study into how attitudes towards life and...Read more

No ties in Parliament, is this 'the thin edge of the wedge' ? The Speaker, John Bercow today announced a relaxing of (what many feel is an archaic) dress code, ties in Parliament. A House of Commons press office announced that the wearing of jackets and ties in the House was a relatively modern convention and within the Speaker’s power to rule on it. Many may feel this is long overdue, others perhaps the last bastion falling or perhaps a...Read more

On general release from 16th June, Churchill, starring Brian Cox and directed by Jonathan Teplitzky depicts the actions of Winston Churchill in the hours leading up to D-Day. Miranda Richardson and John Slattery appear in supporting roles. Churchill review: 'Brian Cox dazzles in a scalpel-sharp, timely lesson in political leadership' The Daily telegraph

It’s official – life really was “better in the old days”, according to a new study. Half of adults over the age of 50 agree that life in the past was preferable to today, compared to just 19 per cent who think the present day is best. Seven in 10 people think that the past was better as there was not so much traffic on the roads, while 68 per cent say things used to be built to last. Having...Read more

Cardamom strawberries Shaun Hill's cardamom strawberries recipe represents a magnificent way to spice up this summer ingredient. Serve alongside ice cream, a summer dessert, or simply on their own with a dollop of cream. Ingredients 1 punnet of strawberries, hulled and halved 1 orange, juiced 1 tsp cardamom seeds 1 tbsp of caster sugar 1 tbsp of honey Add the strawberries to a heatproof bowl and set aside 1 punnet of strawberries, hulled and halved 2 Add the orange juice,...Read more

TV chef Rosemary Shrager is uniting against dementia with Alzheimer’s Society by backing the charity’s Cupcake Day fundraising campaign this week. Cupcake Day, taking place on Thursday, June 15, is uniting the public against dementia by encouraging families, friends and colleagues to bake or buy cupcakes to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. The culinary whizz has not only spoken out in support for Cupcake Day, but has also shared her tips for making the perfect cupcake: Rosemary, who presented The...Read more

Here at The-Boomers we absolutely adore Look Fabulous Forever (LFF). Founded by Tricua Cusden, LFF is the ‘go to’ website for makeup products and tutorials formulated to suit more mature faces, eyes and lips. Tricua is an inspirational figure, regularly featuring in the press featuring articles on entrepreneurship and business start-ups. 'At 65, she finally had the time to turn a long-held dream into a thriving business. “I adore make-up,” says the grandmother of four'. With so many of the...Read more