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The feel-good gift guide
I can’t be the only one who finds the feverish consumerism and online frenzy of Cyber Week a massive turn off. For me, Christmas shopping tends to be quite a pared-back affa...
The pay-less perks of turning 60
Some people may think it’s unfair that older people are offered money-off deals, at a time of life when they may be relatively well off, when younger people are struggling with the biggest fi...
The books and films we’re looking forward to this autumn
Whether you’re staying in or going out, I’ve tried to find something for everyone this autumn. Now is the time to line up a few good books and I wanted to create as eclectic ...
Giving & receiving compliments – and why it’s good for you
I love giving compliments. When I first started That’s Not My Age, I would go out with a photographer friend to shoot street style photos.
Midlife women are revolting & Dr Lucy Ryan is here to explain why…
Dr Lucy Ryan is multi-talented. She’s a leadership coach and consultant with an MSc in Positive Psychology, a passionate advocate for women’s professional development and an author...
What to do this autumn: 10 major style exhibitions to get excited about
In fashion, there’s always a buzz come September as new collections are unveiled, media and advertising push the new style direction and retail sales jump with the start of a new school a...
Early Doors – the joy of an aperitivo
Early Doors the brilliant BBC sitcom based in a fictional Manchester pub, The Grapes, is one of my favourite comedy series ever. The show’s title refers to the fact that a group of regula...
Celebrating the growth of great women gardeners
Women have been overlooked by the predominantly male gardening establishment for centuries, unacknowledged for their work on magnificent estates, banned from horticultural colleges and u...
On Losing Old Friends and Making New Ones
When regular contributor Nilgin Yusuf submitted her feature on the loss of a friend and the importance of making new connections as we get older, I immediately asked for permission to share it with my...
I’m enjoying The Change
Have to admit that I wasn’t initially up for a sitcom about menopause. The Change, Channel 4’s new series, written by and starring the award-winning actor, writer and comedian, Brid...
6 independent booksellers recommend this summer’s page-turners
Last week was independent bookshop week; a campaign which celebrates indie bookshops nationwide and highlights the role that these stores play in their local communities. Hearteningly, the rise...