Article by Ceri Wheeldon ‘I realised as I was writing my book, what a disappointment I must have been to my parents’ said Michele Hanson when I interviewed her about her latest book, “What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, An Odyssey through 1950s Suburbia” a lovely memoir about growing up in a Jewish family in Ruislip in post-war Britain, when childhood was far more innocent and the absence of TV and computer games encouraged creativity and (more…)
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Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Stephanie Beacham talks about her life afer 50 and her plans for the future. How has your life and career progressed since turning 50? Ans: I lost both parents and I became head of my family so I guess you can say the buck stops with me now. I think that’s what they call being a grown-up. As for my career, parts have turned more fascinating. I’ve played Elizabeth I, Maria (more…)
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Interview by Ceri Wheeldon As the Strictly competition progresses , we can all see the physical transformation of the female celebrity contestants. They all get fitter. Their waists get smaller, arms and shoulders are more toned and legs look longer and leaner. If only we could all achieve the same! Dancer Ian Waite who has been played a part in so many of these transformations on Strictly says dance can help anyone get fitter – (more…)
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Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Former Olympic gymnast, TV presenter Suzanne Dando talks to Fabafterfifty about her life at 50. How did you feel approaching your 50th birthday? What struck me was how different I felt approaching 50 to how I felt when I approached my 40th birthday. In the latter part of my 40s I was aware that I was feeling different physically. My 40th didn’t bother me at all, but my 50th felt quite (more…)
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Article by Lulu Life is full of surprises at every age. I never would have thought I would have my own skincare range in my 60’s! In my professional career, I’ve been many things – actor, singer, songwriter…And while I have always been very driven to find the best products and ingredients (because I’ve been in the spotlight since 15 and it’s been my job to look good), it never occurred to me that I (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty I was thrilled to have the chance to catch up with Ruby Wax to talk about her views on turning 50 and plans for the future and the important work she’s doing to take away the stigma often associated with depression . Q. How did you view turning 50? A. For me I see turning 50 is an opportunity to reinvent yourself. It’s a point in your life which you know is coming, (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty As Ruth Langsford becomes the new face of lingerie brand Playtex at the age of 51, I was given the chance to pop along and have chat with Ruth to ask her about her life in her 50s. How do you feel about being in your 50s? Live life to the full, that’s my philosophy, I ‘m not ready to give up yet ! What would you say to women who say (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty We were thrilled when Arlene Phillips shared her thoughts on life after 50 with Fabafterfifty readers. Be inspired as Arlene talks about her career, her family and hopes and plans for the future! Q. How has your career progressed since turning 50? A. I wouldn’t say my career has progressed since turning 50, but as they say with age comes wisdom so possibly my insight and understanding into what I do has (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty Marie de Hennezel, is the author of The Warmth of the Heart prevents your Body from Rusting- Ageing without Growing Old. As a respected psychologist and psychotherapist and advisor to the Ministry of Health in France, Marie has spent much of her career working with those at the end of their lives. Marie admits to having her own difficulties in coming to terms with the ageing process, have succumbed to depression at (more…)
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Article by Jill Shaw Ruddock Turning 50 has been great according to Greta Scacchi when she was interviewed by Jill Shaw Ruddock, along with other inspirational women over 50 including Ruby Wax and Dame Harriet Walter. Here’s what they had to say: “Turning 50 has been great! After feeling so gloomy and doomy about the prospect on my 49th birthday, it has been a surprisingly uplifting experience for me. The new-found lightness and joy is (more…)
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