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Health How to feel more positive about ageing A new global study by Ipsos MORI* reveals just 30% of British adults say they are ‘looking forward to getting old’ which obviously means that the majority of us are not. Read more	0	22nd May 2019 50connect editorial
What's on > Theatre Death of a Salesman Wendell Pierce excels in this compassionate, psychologically acute interpretation of Arthur Miller's classic that allows us to see a familiar play with fresh eyes. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	21st May 2019 Laurence Green
What's on Amour Amour is a lightweight musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self-belief, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	21st May 2019 Laurence Green
Travel > Around The UK From nunnery to luxury hotel Once Stanbrook Abbey was a grand 19th Century nunnery. Michael Edwards visits Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, now a luxurious rural escape in Worcestershire. Read more	0	21st May 2019 Michael Edwards
Travel > World Wide Experience the magic of a safari with Africa Odyssey The spellbinding continent of Africa is truly the destination of dreams, and Africa Odyssey is here to make that a reality. Read more	0	17th May 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Marjoram and oregano You don't need extensive knowledge or a garden to grow your own herbs. Here we look at how to grow two herbs synonymous with 1001 Mediterranean recipes; marjoram and oregano. Read more	0	15th May 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Sage advice Sage is a fragrant and versatile herb - it's also suited to most UK gardens. Put your plot to work this summer and supplement your kitchen with this fresh favourite. Read more	0	15th May 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion How to dress and accessorise for your figure The age old problem of how to match clothes that suit your shape plagues us all. Thankfully, Helen Venables has some tips on the dos and don'ts of staying stylish and true to your figure. Read more	0	14th May 2019 Helen Venables
What's on > Theatre Rosmersholm This timely revival of Ibsen's Rosmersholm "is a piercingly relevant work of personal and political passion, ambitious, complex and dramatically compelling. It might now in our troubled, searching times have found its right moment." Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	13th May 2019 Laurence Green
Finance > News & Views Searching for financial mines with your foot The UK is known for its historic higher yields but with the current Brexit stalemate, UK domestic stock’s share prices have been under severe pressure as have their earnings. Peter McGahan explains why a yield-based investment strategy has risks. Read more	0	13th May 2019 Peter McGahan
Food & Drink > Recipes Asparagus & crab salad It's high season for British asparagus and this simple, elegant crab and asparagus salad is a real tasty treat. Read more	0	13th May 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Travel > Around The UK Railway revival Enthusiasts are breathing new life into branch lines culled by Dr Beeching in the 60s. Michael Edwards visits Churnet Valley Railway and gets a steam powered taste of nostalgia. Read more	0	13th May 2019 Michael Edwards
Food & Drink > Recipes Spinach & ricotta pie with Tracklements fresh mint jelly GBBO might be off our screens but that is no excuse to down tools in the kitchen. It's time to stand by your benches and ... Bake! Read more	0	8th May 2019 Editor at Large
Finance > Property Mortgages if you’re approaching retirement age The property market is set for a period of change, writes Ruban Selvanayagam, and it looks set to present more choice to those in or approaching retirement. Read more	0	8th May 2019 50connect guest
What's on > Theatre Small Island A passionate engagement with the past that is sure to resonate with audiences at a time when recognition and compensation for the Windrush generation is under such fierce scrutiny. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	8th May 2019 Laurence Green
Travel > Around The UK The perfect gin and tonic Design a gin to your taste. Michael Edwards spends a day at Nelson’s Distillery and School, Uttoxeter. Read more	0	7th May 2019 Michael Edwards
Travel > World Wide 5 reasons why you should consider an escorted tour of Australia When it comes to travel experiences, a tour of Australia has to be up there among the best. You’ll have an expert tour guide on hand who will know how to get the most out of Australia and the individual places you’re visiting. Read more	0	3rd May 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Luscious lavender Lavender is so evocative of summer; it's a plant with a beautiful scent and intensity of colour - and it is so easy to grow. Read more	0	2nd May 2019 Gareth Hargreaves
Health > Sex Performance anxiety Thousands of men suffer with sexual performance anxiety. Here Robert Filewich and Ken Rosenberg answer questions on why it happens and how to overcome it. Read more	0	2nd May 2019 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Beef and super greens stir-fry Iron deficiency can leave you feeling tired and lethargic. Try this super quick and healthy, iron-rich stir fry and boost your red blood cells and oxygen absorption. Read more	0	1st May 2019 Rob Hobson
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Dog travel tips The May Day bank holiday means many of us will be heading for days out, so be prepared and take everything you need if you are travelling with your pet. Read more	0	1st May 2019 50connect editorial
Health > Nutrition Why are 50 plus women susceptible to anaemia Dr Sarah Brewer explains why women are at greater risk of developing anaemia in later life and how you can bridge the nutritional gap. Read more	0	1st May 2019 Sarah Brewer
What's on > Theatre All My Sons Sally Field and Bill Pullman bring a real sense of authenticity to this production that is a testament to the enduring power of Arthur Miller's appeal to our collective conscience. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	30th Apr 2019 Laurence Green
Travel > World Wide Mauritius cruising Taking to the high seas, Michael Edwards enjoys a cruise along the coastline of the paradise island of Mauritius. Read more	0	29th Apr 2019 Michael Edwards
Health > Your gifts in Wills power tomorrow's break throughs Have your Will written or updated for free The British Heart Foundation is partnered with National Free Wills Network so you can ensure your wishes are respected and avoid difficult decisions for your loved ones. Read more	0	26th Apr 2019 British Heart Foundation
What's on > Theatre I Spy With My Little Eye Something Beginning With Why Have You Been Sleeping With My Wife: A Play by Christopher Bliss With dad jokes flying left right and centre and some nice physical comedy, this is a show for those who have never truly grown up and long may they remain! Gabriel Wilding reviews. Read more	0	26th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Here's why you need to pay off your mortgage before retirement Financial responsibility now is the way towards a happy retirement in the future. Follow these steps to pay off your mortgage sooner rather than later. Read more	0	25th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Health > The A to Z of Lens Surgery for Over 50s The 5 eye conditions that can threaten your sight after 50 Your vision changes as you age and while some conditions are part of the ageing process some are more serious require treatment to protect your sight. Read more	0	25th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Travel > Around The UK Bryher: The Isles of Scilly The tiny island of Bryher lies just 30 miles south-west of Lands End. Staying at the luxurious Hell Bay Hotel, Michael Edwards meets some of the population of just 90 people. Read more	0	24th Apr 2019 Michael Edwards
Finance > News & Views Rising care costs bleed life savings of older people A government cap on the cost of care will not prevent older people losing their life savings and homes, warns Independent Age Read more	1	24th Apr 2019 50connect editorial