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Guest wrote a new blog post: How do we continue to act as role models for our adult children?

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:52 +0000

Guest wrote a new blog post: How do we continue to act as role models for our adult children? Article by Jackie O'Carroll Part of getting older is being wiser about parenting – making a success of our lives, continuing to act as role models for our children. But sometimes it’s hard. Leaving our son and daughter in London, where they both live, we are heading back up north to Liverpool. Over the years I [...]

Morag became a registered member

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:52:19 +0000

Morag became a registered member

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Ceri Wheeldon commented on the blog post Why I think it was easier to set up a business in my 50s than it was in my 30s.

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:43:59 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon commented on the blog post Why I think it was easier to set up a business in my 50s than it was in my 30s. It might be worth checking to see if you are eligible for any grants- check with whoever you see at the local jobcentre- also see if you can benefit from any of the events or mentoring avaiable through PRIME, Price Charles's charity supporting people over 50 setting up businesses. Depending on where you live, there [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Have you had to accept part-time work when looking for full-time employment in your 50s?

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:27:18 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Have you had to accept part-time work when looking for full-time employment in your 50s? Article by Ceri Wheeldon The latest employment figures show the over 50 s as having the largest rise in long term unemployment, and many of those finding work accepting part-time roles. Many of us in our 50s have found ourselves in situations we could never have imagined a decade ago - underemployed or unemployed. With no [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Is the BBC right to move Blue Peter away from BBC One? A nostalgic look back...

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:21 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Is the BBC right to move Blue Peter away from BBC One? A nostalgic look back... Article by Ceri Wheeldon. I grew up as part of the Blue Peter generation. My family still make jokes about 'sticky backed plastic' and 'get down Shep'. We tuned in without fail to watch various presenters and pets, Christopher Trace, Valerie Singleton, Peter Purves and John Noakes, with pets Petra, Patch, Shep and Jason. Mum's 'surprise' [...]

Diane-Priestley wrote a new blog post: Bliss Balls recipe - healthy, sugar free, sweet treat

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:08:14 +0000

Diane-Priestley wrote a new blog post: Bliss Balls recipe - healthy, sugar free, sweet treat Recipe by Diane Priestley. Diane treated me to her delicious, healthy, sugar free treats- so I had to ask her to share the recipe! Bliss Balls are a delicious protein-packed snack for the whole family. They are cane sugar-free, containing only natural fruit sugars. These yummy treats will satisfy a craving for sweets (without sending your Blood [...]

Wendy Williams became a registered member

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:23:02 +0000

Wendy Williams became a registered member

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FabafterFifty wrote a new blog post: Retirement should be a process, not an event â new research

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:03 +0000

FabafterFifty wrote a new blog post: Retirement should be a process, not an event – new research Article by Fabafterfifty As we live longer we should expect to should expect to work longer and draw upon property wealth to help fund care costs, argues a new think-piece by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) The think-piece is published alongside polling evidence which found that: Just over two-fifths of people agree that because people are [...]

Diane Priestley commented on the blog post Living with Crohn’s disease – my story

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:48:35 +0000

Diane Priestley commented on the blog post Living with Crohn’s disease – my story Hi Ceri, Thanks for sharing this personal story of your struggle with Crohn's Disease and your victory over it through researching the condition and finding dietary and lifestyle solutions rather than relying on drugs (which can lead to more side effects) Such a sensible and courageous approach is empowering rather than becoming a victim to [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Living with Crohn's disease - my story

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:49:03 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Living with Crohn's disease - my story Article by Ceri Wheeldon I have lived with crohn's disease for nearly 25 years.I was 28 when I was first diagnosed. There is no cure for Crohn's and nobody seems to know what causes it. It is an inflammatory bowel disease and is extremely debilitating. At the time of my diagnosis my weight had plummeted to [...]

Ceri Wheeldon commented on the blog post Welcome to the New Fabafterfifty.com !

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:24:33 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon commented on the blog post Welcome to the New Fabafterfifty.com ! Hi Sue, All the dresses I selected are in the Dresses with Sleeves section of the website Where possible I have put links to retailers who sell online - they may not all be in stock now- especially the early ones. I will still update as and when I find any special ones. I wasn't [...]

Jan became a registered member

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:50:57 +0000

Jan became a registered member

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Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Style over 50 - are there any rules for dressing over 50?

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:21:33 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Style over 50 - are there any rules for dressing over 50? Article by Ceri Wheeldon Women want to be stylish over 50 but are there any rules as to how women over 50 should dress? I’m not a stylist (and certainly don’t pretend to be), but I am frequently asked for comments for radio and press about what women over 50 should and shouldn’t wear. I always stress [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 50 â Simplicity to be stylish over 50

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:52:58 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 50 – Simplicity to be stylish over 50 Article by Ceri Wheeldon Phew! The last dress of the challenge! There are dresses with sleeves available to buy, we just have to know where to look. No excuse now for not being stylish over 50! For Day 50 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge I have gone full circle and chosen another dress from Isabella [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Jade Roller Review: Can we learn anti-ageing secrets from ancient China?

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:15:03 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Jade Roller Review: Can we learn anti-ageing secrets from ancient China? Article by Ceri Wheeldon It’s always easy to reach for a pot of cream offering to firm skin, erase wrinkles, cure sagging. But can we learn and benefit from the past, natural ways of approaching anti-ageing and beauty? I find that my own face has a tendency to be a little puffy first thing in the [...]

Eileen Holmes-Ievers became a registered member

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:30:34 +0000

Eileen Holmes-Ievers became a registered member

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Marie Carr became a registered member

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:58:53 +0000

Marie Carr became a registered member

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Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 49 - Sophistication over 50

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:17:35 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 49 - Sophistication over 50 Article by Ceri Wheeldon We all want to look stylish and sophisticated over 50. We can still be colourful and add a bold colour to our summer wardrobe. For Day 49 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge I have chosen a bright yellow shift dress with a cut out design. This is not a dress for [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: How do you choose the best hat for your face shape?

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:31 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: How do you choose the best hat for your face shape? Article by Ceri Wheeldon Whether you have a wedding coming up or a day at the races, choosing the right hat is not always easy. For Mothers of the Bride or Groom especially, you want to choose just the right hat to look beautiful on your daughter or son’s wedding day and greet your guests. So where [...]

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 48 â a touch of sparkle

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:00:04 +0000

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 48 – a touch of sparkle Article by Ceri Wheeldon. Putting on the glitz is great at any age, so why not a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe in your 50s. For Day 48 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge I have selected a plain pale grey wrap effect dress with a touch of diamante around the neckline. This dress from [...]

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Guest wrote a new blog post: How do we continue to act as role models for our adult children?

Morag became a registered member

Ceri Wheeldon commented on the blog post Why I think it was easier to set up a business in my 50s than it was in my 30s.

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Have you had to accept part-time work when looking for full-time employment in your 50s?

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Is the BBC right to move Blue Peter away from BBC One? A nostalgic look back...

Diane-Priestley wrote a new blog post: Bliss Balls recipe - healthy, sugar free, sweet treat

Wendy Williams became a registered member

FabafterFifty wrote a new blog post: Retirement should be a process, not an event â new research

Diane Priestley commented on the blog post Living with Crohn’s disease – my story

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Living with Crohn's disease - my story

Ceri Wheeldon commented on the blog post Welcome to the New Fabafterfifty.com !

Jan became a registered member

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Style over 50 - are there any rules for dressing over 50?

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 50 â Simplicity to be stylish over 50

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Jade Roller Review: Can we learn anti-ageing secrets from ancient China?

Eileen Holmes-Ievers became a registered member

Marie Carr became a registered member

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 49 - Sophistication over 50

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: How do you choose the best hat for your face shape?

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 48 â a touch of sparkle

FabafterFifty wrote a new blog post: Retirement should be a process, not an event â new research

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 50 â Simplicity to be stylish over 50

Ceri Wheeldon wrote a new blog post: Dresses with Sleeves Challenge Day 48 â a touch of sparkle