Article by Fabafterfifty Morgan Freeman is one of my favourite actors. When scanning Sky Movies to choose an evening’s viewing, Morgan Freeman’s films are always first choice. So it’s good news that he has a new film about to hit the big screen. A feel good film ideal for all the family. Inspired by an amazing true story DOLPHIN TALE is a film about Winter, a rescued dolphin who has lost her tail in a (more…)
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Guest article by Susan McNally “I’ve left my baby daughter behind at Unversity in her hew home, with strangers. They seemed really lovely and different in both culture and life experiences but will they understand her? I looked at them with such trepidation; I would possibly be relying on them to save my youngest daughters life and we didn’t even know them! I already knew how painful it would be to proudly wave her off (more…)
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Article by Ceri Wheeldon Steve Jobs will always be remembered for the way he changed our lives through the innovative use of technology, but perhaps his legacy is far greater. In a world of celebrity culture where people seek to become famous for the sake of being famous, where people feel the world owes them a living and use circumstance as an excuse to sit back and let others support them. Steve Jobs showed the (more…)
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Article by Caroline Carr I’d often thought about writing a book, but decided I didn’t have time. And then, I went through an experience which changed my mind. About 10 years ago, my husband became depressed. He’d always been prone to low moods – but over the years I’d thought little of them, because they’d been balanced by the great fun we had together, and the delight and laughter we’d shared. But things began to (more…)
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Review by Ceri Wheeldon When Nick is fired from his job and returns home to find that his wife has not only left him, but changed the locks, placed all his possessions on the front lawn and put a block on their joint bank accounts, he is forced to face up to some cold hard truths. Having fallen off the wagon once too often, he is forced to confront the gravity of his situation. He (more…)
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Article by Karen Knott I’ve always found people who ‘march to the beat of their own drum’ have an energy, confidence and authenticity which make them very attractive to be around and, as a coach, I’m lucky enough to spend an increasing amount of my time in the company of a dynamic crowd of women who are hell bent on doing just that! For many of the women I work with, the decision to start (more…)
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Article by Ceri Wheeldon How would it feel to discover that not one, but two of your ancestors had been key figures in big moments in history? I had the opportunity to interview author Kathleen Kent and ask her just that! How did you find out who your ancestors were? I remember my maternal grandmother fascinating me with bedtime stories about a ‘witch’ called with Martha who was hanged for witchcraft, but had no idea (more…)
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Guest Article from the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors Minimally invasive cosmetic treatments can completely change your face, restoring youthful looks and rejuvenating skin. However, many people do not have these done by reputable practitioners. Below the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, a not-for-profit organisation, established for the advancement, education and practice of cosmetic medicine in the UK, give a rundown of the new cosmetic treatments available with expert opinion and advice. Eye Rejuvenation with (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty Living a healthier lifestyle is all about changing habits, replacing bad habits for healthier options. Professor Karen Pine bases her Love Not Smoking Programme on a planned set of exercises designed to break the habit of where and when the smoker lights up, so that the habits are broken and new behaviours learned. But how easy is it to break habits when it comes to eating? Much of what and how we (more…)
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Article by Anne Elliott I’m tired, I’m stressed, I’m worried, I’m sad. What could have happened to cause such calamity? I have just packed my daughter off to university. I am amazed at what a profound effect this has had on my health and well-being. A huge rite of passage. I didn’t think I’d be like this. In fact at times in the recent past I was counting the days, as my house became a (more…)
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