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elcome to The 50+ Show Magazine and Show Guide for The 50+ Show in Glasgow in November 2012. We hope that you have a positive, re-energising and inspirational day out at The 50+ Show this year.

The 50+ Show takes place three times each year, in Manchester in March, in London in July and here in Glasgow in the autumn.

In this magazine you’ll find features on finance, fashion and more. If you’d like to try our haggis hunting competition and be in with a chance to win £25 in M&S vouchers, please take our quick online questionnaire before 1 December. We hope that you’ll tell us what you thought of the show - we really do read every single questionnaire that we receive back.

We’d love to read your feedback to help us make the show even better next time!

On behalf of the whole organising team, we hope that you enjoy both this 50+ Show Magazine and The 50+ Show in Glasgow itself.

‘Life is for living:’ that’s our motto!

Reina Villanueva Deputy editor reina@proglobalmedia.co.uk Claire Humphries Associate editor claire.humphries@proglobalmedia.co.uk

On-line questionnaire address: http://propubs.polldaddy.com/s/50-plus-show-glasgow-2012

David Thomson Sales executive david.thomson@proglobalmedia.co.uk Jane Donaldson Sales executive jane.donaldson@proglobalmedia.co.uk Margaret Masson

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50+ Show floor plan Where to find the exhibitors you are after!

50+ Show A-Z of exhibitors and advertisers Show programme and information At-a-glance programmes for Friday and Saturday...

Performer profiles 50+ Show Competitions Featured exhibitor profiles The importance of having a will How to make the most of your money Midriff Misery - and how to beat the stress hormone The importance of becoming and staying active Winter colours Beat the winter blues by adding colour to your garden Beautiful gardens all year round!

Recipes to remember: How to be an everyday kitchen magician The 50+ Show Photography Competition Tanguera... a true story Maiden Art... 50+ Show short story competition winner Fabulous fashion by Bonmarché Time to explore... time to visit York!

The Puzzle Page Crossword, courtesy of Puzzle Collection

Visitors are advised to satisfy themselves as to the bona fides of the exhibitors prior to finalising any transactions.

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The 50+ Show Floor Plan

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The 50+ Show Exhibitor A-Z Organisation 32 Senses Dental Holidays Action on Hearing Loss Age Scotland Arthritis Research UK Auchlochan Garden Village Barres - Renewable Energy Systems Bield Blackpool Breaks & Breaks2Go Blackpool Promotions Bonmarché Bowel Cancer UK British Telecom Caesar & Howie Law Group Cancer Research UK Capital Alternatives Citizens Advice Direct Clifton Park Hotel Collette Worldwide Holidays Commonwealth War Graves Commission Dalmation Windows DC Thomson Shop Discover Clackmannanshire Dogs Trust emporia Telecom Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre Fortina Spa Resort Geberit Glasgow Frame by Frame Glasgow Life Glasgow Memory Clinic GOPWA & Senior Citizens Scotland Guide Dogs for the Blind Hanover (Scotland) Housing association Holiday Extras House For An Art Lover Invizible Hearing It’s The Thought That Counts Jet2Holidays/Jet2.com John Lewis KCO Beauty King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal Glasgow Kiss The Fish Kreativ Dental Clinic Largo Leisure Leather Genie Leeds Building Society MacMillan Cancer Support Marie Curie Cancer Care McCarthy & Stone MK Sales The 50+ Show Magazine

Stand E9 E10 C7,C8 B3 B5 B2 B7 C6 B11 F1 D11 B12 C11 Health Zone B14 A9 D14 D2 E7 A5 F2 E2 D10 B19 B13 B1 B4 E1A C12 B9 A8 E11A B21 E3 D16A E21 A6 C2 Beauty Zone C14 A1 Craft Zone B17 E17 C14A D6 E22 E18B A0 B15

Organisation Stand Moss Grove Natural Products E17A My Weekly E0 NSPCC Scotland D7 Nu Skin - Anti-Ageing E20 Nu Rest Re-Upholstery D8 Oakdale Beds E12 Optical Express B11A Pensions Checker B18 Portsonachan Hotel On Loch Awe E1 Prostate Scotland E14 Prudential B10,A2 Ramblers Scotland D9 Regenovex E15 Retirement Homesearch E26 Retirement Today Magazine B22 RIAS PLC C13 Roofsure B16 Rosa Red E19 ScotlandsPeople E23 Scottish SPCA C4 Scots Magazine Sponsorship of the Climbing Wall Silver Travel Advisor D13 South Lakeland Holidays E5 Sparklebright E9B Specsavers B20 Stately Albion P1 Strathmore Travel D16 The 50+ Show A9A The Herald E25 The Pensions Advisory Service C1 The People’s Friend Sponsorship of the Dance Floor U3A B3A University of Strathclyde B6 Visit York D1 Willtrust Ltd C5 Will Services Scotland B14A Wiltshire Farm Foods E9A W W & J McClure Solicitors E4 Zero Waste Scotland E18

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Age Scotland 29 Caesar & Howie 25 Choice Magazine 51 Energy Saving Scotland 29 Advice Centre Fortina Spa Resort 11 Geberit 19 Glasgow Life 28

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GARDENING Q&A TIME

HOW TO COOK...FABULOUS FOOD FOR ALMOST FREE!

HOW TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE

Richard Fox is a TV Chef and food and drink expert.

He has had his own cooking slot on BBC 1 Regional Look North and was a regular chef on BBC 2’s Food Poker.

Arthritis Research UK

11.45-12.30

CHEF ROBERT LEITCH

about how Age Scotland works to empower people at every stage of later life and how we can support you to get the most out of your retirement.

12.25-13.20

13.00-13.45

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YOUR MONEY MATTERS PANEL

HOW TO COOK...FABULOUS FOOD FOR ALMOST FREE!

ScotlandsPeople- THE STARTING PLACE FOR YOUR SCOTTISH FAMILY HISTORY

Ann Burns, Oatridge College John Smith, Botanica Consult RobertMcCaw, The Arran Banner John Stoa, The People’s Friend

11.45-12.15

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. Tips for financial security from Prudential

Hosted by: Graham Stewart, BBC Radio Scotland Chaired by: Simon Primmer, The Pensions Advisory Service Caroline Wells, The Financial Ombudsman Service Representative from Prudential Edwin Finlayson, The Money Advice Service

13.30-14.15 GARDENING Q&A TIME

Celebrity Chef Richard Fox Richard Fox is a TV Chef and food and drink expert. He has had his own cooking slot on BBC 1 Regional Look North and was a regular chef on BBC 2’s Food Poker. Richard has also written for various publications including BBC Good Food Magazine, The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph and The Ecologist.

11.00-11.30

KEEPING YOU INFORMED ON WELFARE REFORM Justin Glass, Glasgow Older People’s Welfare Association

11.45-12.15

EMPOWERING YOU TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE. Come and hear more

Maureen McIntyre, PgDip and MSc (Geneological Studies)

13.15-13.45

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RETIREMENT - GET INVOLVED IN VOLUNTEERNG. Talk and Q&A with NSPCC and ChildLine Volunteers

14.00-14.30

Ann Burns, Oatridge College John Smith, Botanica Consult RobertMcCaw, The Arran Banner John Stoa, The People’s Friend

14.30 - 16.00

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CHOOSING YOUR FIRST CRUISE David Rennie, Silver Travel Advisor

14.30-15.00

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. Tips for financial security

HOW TO BLEND THE PERFECT COCKTAIL

from Prudential

Neil Dowie, Corinthian Club’s Head Mixologist, will show you how to shake, mix and muddle. If you’re lucky, you might even get a free cocktail!

IF YOUR KNEES COULD TALK. Caring for joints & keeping them fit for life.

15.10-15.45

WELFARE REFORM - How these changes will affect the over-50s

15.15-15.45

THE ART AND HISTORY OF THE DANDY: 75 years of Biffs, Bangs and Banana Skins

Joanne Buchanan and Michelle Banks, Citizens Advice Direct Scotland

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The Mentholatum

Morris Heggie, Author, DC Thomson Historian and Former Editor of The Dandy and Ron Grosset, MD, Waverly Books talk offer a potted and humorous history of the world’s longest running comic.

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ACTIVITY ZONE 10.00-10.30

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SILVER DEAL ACTIVE WITH GLASGOW SPORT

THE 50+ FASHION SHOW

10.45-11.40

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MG Dance Clubs

Klass Collection

THE KENNEDY CUPCAKES 12.15-12.30

VOCAL ZONE QUARTET

11.50-12.35

STILL DANCING: THE PERFORMANCE

10.00 - 12.30

COME ALIVE & LEARN TO JIVE AND LINE DANCE

ENJOY MAKE & TAKE ARTS & CRAFTS WITH KISS THE FISH

PERFORMANCE STAGE & FASHION SHOWS

Dance House Glasgow

12.45-13.15

THE 50+ FASHION SHOW

13.30-14.15

LINE DANCING Lesley Miller

13.30-13.40

THE KENNEDY CUPCAKES

12.25 - 14.30

KEEP FIT WITH GLASGOW SPORT

12.45-13.15

Edinburgh-based arts & crafts Studio Kiss The Fish are looking forward to demonstrating just a few of the crafts that they offer in their studio/cafe.

For those that would like to make their own Christmas cards this year, come along and be inspired by professional designer and demonstrator Beckie Dreyer, who will be showing us some simple cardmaking techniques with amazing results.

Naomi Crowley will be showing us how to make some wonderful contemporary tartan and tweed corsages using small scraps of material. They will be bringing along some delightful Christmas decorations ready to decorate with amazing decopatch papers and will be running 'make and take' workshops throughout the day.

14.00-14.15

VOCAL ZONE QUARTET

THE KENNEDY CUPCAKES

14.30-15.00 THE 50+ FASHION SHOW Bonmarché 15.15-16.00

PRIZE QUIZ

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SALSA TIME! Salsa4water Dance Group

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Are you a brainiac or perhaps Britain’s next mastermind?

Come along and test your knowledge!

The lucky winner will be rewarded with a pair of tickets to the King’s Theatre pantomime Cinderella on Monday 3rd December at 7pm.

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SAVING INTO A PENSION

Ann Burns, Oatridge College John Smith, Botanica Consult RobertMcCaw, The Arran Banner John Stoa, The People’s Friend

11.15-11.45

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. Tips for financial security from Prudential 12.00-12.30

about how Age Scotland works to empower people at every stage of later life and how we can support you to get the most out of your retirement.

12.40-13.25

YOUR MONEY MATTERS PANEL Hosted by: Graham Stewart, BBC Radio Scotland Chaired by: Simon Primmer, The Pensions Advisory Service Caroline Wells, The Financial Ombudsman Service Representative from Prudential Edwin Finlayson, The Money Advice Service

13.35-14.20 GARDENING Q&A TIME

Richard Fox is a TV Chef and food and drink expert.

He has had his own cooking slot on BBC 1 Regional Look North and was a regular chef on BBC 2’s Food Poker.

Simon Primmer, The Pensions Advisory Service

11.00-11.30

KEEPING YOU INFORMED ON WELFARE REFORM Justin Glass, Glasgow Older People’s Welfare Association

11.45-12.15

TOP 10 FIRE SAFETY TIPS. Alan Doyle, Strathclyde Fire & Rescue Service

11.45-12.30

CHEF ROBERT LEITCH

12.30-13.00

13.00-13.45

HOW TO COOK...FABULOUS FOOD FOR ALMOST FREE! Celebrity Chef Richard Fox Richard Fox is a TV Chef and food and drink expert. He has had his own cooking slot on BBC 1 Regional Look North and was a regular chef on BBC 2’s Food Poker. Richard has also written for various publications including BBC Good Food Magazine, The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph and The Ecologist.

CAMPING FOR THE OVER-50s Margaret Robertson, Silver Travel Advisor

13.15-13.45

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RETIREMENT - GET INVOLVED IN VOLUNTEERNG. Talk and Q&A with NSPCC and ChildLine Volunteers

14.00-14.30

ScotlandsPeople- THE STARTING PLACE FOR YOUR SCOTTISH FAMILY HISTORY

Ann Burns, Oatridge College John Smith, Botanica Consult RobertMcCaw, The Arran Banner John Stoa, The People’s Friend

14.30 - 16.00

SEMINAR THEATRE 2

10.15-11.00

EMPOWERING YOU TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE. Come and hear more

12.25 - 14.30

50+ SHOW COOKERY THEATRE

Maureen McIntyre, PgDip and MSc (Geneological Studies)

14.30-15.00

14.30-15.15

14.40-15.10

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. Tips for financial security

HOW TO BLEND THE PERFECT COCKTAIL

TIME TO LEARN

from Prudential 15.10-15.45

Neil Dowie, Corinthian Club’s Head Mixologist, will show you how to shake, mix and muddle. If you’re lucky, you might even get a free cocktail!

WELFARE REFORM - How these changes will affect the over-50s

15.15-15.45

Joanne Buchanan and Michelle Banks, Citizens Advice Direct Scotland

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A unique approach to informal participative lifelong learning.

Learning for Fun and Personal Enrichment.

Morag Tamisari, U3A Regional Trustee for Scotland

CHARLES RENNIE McINTOSH CRM Society

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PROGRAMME - SATURDAY

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ACTIVITY ZONE 10.00-10.30

10.40-11.10

SILVER DEAL ACTIVE WITH GLASGOW SPORT

THE 50+ FASHION SHOW

10.45-11.30

11.20-11.45

Klass Collection

11.40-11.55

12.00-12.30

THE KENNEDY CUPCAKES

THE ROLLING HILLS CHORUS

10.00 - 12.30

MG Dance Clubs

SONGS AND MUSIC FROM PATSY SEDDON & KATHY STEWART

COME ALIVE & LEARN TO JIVE AND LINE DANCE

ENJOY MAKE & TAKE ARTS & CRAFTS WITH KISS THE FISH

PERFORMANCE STAGE & FASHION SHOWS

12.00-12.45

LINE DANCING Lesley Miller

13.00-13.30

THE 50+ FASHION SHOW

12.25 - 14.30

KEEP FIT WITH GLASGOW SPORT

12.40-13.10

13.40-13.55

THE KENNEDY CUPCAKES

13.20-13.50

ROCK CHOIR

Edinburgh-based arts & crafts Studio Kiss The Fish are looking forward to demonstrating just a few of the crafts that they offer in their studio/cafe.

For those that would like to make their own Christmas cards this year, come along and be inspired by professional designer and demonstrator Beckie Dreyer, who will be showing us some simple cardmaking techniques with amazing results.

Naomi Crowley will be showing us how to make some wonderful contemporary tartan and tweed corsages using small scraps of material. They will be bringing along some delightful Christmas decorations ready to decorate with amazing decopatch papers and will be running 'make and take' workshops throughout the day.

14.00-14.30

THE ROLLING HILLS CHORUS

SALSA TIME! Salsa4water Dance Group

14.45-15.15 THE 50+ FASHION SHOW Bonmarché 15.20-16.00

PRIZE QUIZ 15.00-15.45

CIRCLE DANCING WITH

JENNY OSWALD

The 50+ Show Magazine

Are you a brainiac or perhaps Britain’s next mastermind?

Come along and test your knowledge!

The lucky winner will be rewarded with a pair of tickets to the King’s Theatre pantomime Cinderella on Monday 3rd December at 7pm.

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The Kennedy Cupcakes Performing show stoppin' routines to hits of the Golden Era, The Kennedy Cupcakes 1940s/50s inspired dance troupe, based in Scotland, will be sure to add that all important touch of glamour to any event. From small gatherings to large corporate events, audiences are transported back to a time when the men were sweethearts and the women were even sweeter. Guaranteed to entertain any audience, recalling a bygone era, dressing in the finery of the times, the sensational Kennedy Cupcakes are sure to delight. www.kennedycupcakes.com thekennedycupcakes@yahoo.co.uk

Vocal Zone

Graham Stewart is best-known as one of the presenters of the BBC’s Reporting Scotland, fronting regular news bulletins on BBC One Scotland.

He is also a regular on BBC Radio Scotland, having previously presented the station’s morning phone-in show and launching its first regular programme on business and the economy. He has written for various publications including Scotland on Sunday’s business pages.

MG Dance Clubs

Dance House Glasgow

VocalZone is a quartet of women who sing 4-part harmony, acappella style, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Val Muir, Anne Cargill, Dorothy Main and Gwen Topp - four women, four voices blended in harmony and singing without accompaniment. The quartet is officially registered with Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organisation of women singers based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and all four are members of 6 times UK champion chorus: the 85-strong Aberdeen Chorus.

DANCE HOUSE GLASGOW presents a vibrant dance performance created by Glasgow’s mature citizens and choreographer Gemma Williams.

STILL DANCING was formed in 2010 and provides the opportunity for senior citizens in Glasgow to come together and show the world that they are a vital part of the community. The group has already performed as part of Glasgow’s Active Ageing Celebrations and at the opening of the World Congress on Active Ageing at the SECC in August of this year.

Don’t let your 2 left feet put you off anyone can do it from 18 to 108!

Come alive & learn to Jive with MG Dance Clubs. The clubs meet at the Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock on Tuesday nights and at Blackfriars in Candlebriggs on Thursday Dance House runs a weekly class - Always Dancing - that is open to the over 60s nights to enjoy these energetic dances on Wednesdays at 2pm in Partick Burgh Halls, Glasgow, G11. with their exciting and upbeat music. They More information: 0141 552 2442, email: info@dancehouse.org are always keen to attract new members, website: www.DANCEHOUSE.org so please talk to Liz Frew, Michael Darling or one of the other dancers about joining them. It’s a great opportunity to try something different, make new friends, keep fit and have lots of fun.

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Beauty Zone Relaxation is on offer at the John Lewis Beauty Zone, where visitors can enjoy a beauty treat, courtesy of experts in make-up and skin care, who will be delighted to demonstrate the tips and tricks of the trade as well as introduce beauty essentials.

Beauty consultants from Clinique, Elizabeth Arden and EstĂŠe Lauder cosmetic houses will be on-hand to provide visitors with skincare advice and live make-up demonstrations.

Kathy Stewart Patsy Seddon &

Come and meet the staff from Cancer Research UK who will be carrying out very simple health checks.

They will run BMI, smokerlyzer and blood pressure checks. A BMI entails calculating a person's Body Mass Index by weighing them, measuring waste size, and comparing these with heights. A smokerlyzer test entails the user exhaling into a handheld machine with a tube, which reads the levels of oxygen in the lungs.

Patsy and Kathy will present their own songs, Scottish songs and those of other songwriters whose work they admire. Patsy Seddon from Edinburgh, has been at the forefront of the Scottish Harp (ClĂ rsach) revival for the last forty years. Her love of Scottish and Gaelic tradition led her to a degree in Celtic Studies and a career as a musician touring the world with many appearances on stage, radio and TV. She has played in many groups including Sileas and The Poozies.

Kathy Stewart hails from New York and is influenced by her own American culture and the traditional music of Scotland where she now resides. She has performed throughout the UK and Europe for the last 30 years and has played along-side fellow American artists including George Hamilton IV.

ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF THE EDINBURGH BASED ROLLING HILLS CHORUS

Rolling Hills Chorus

The Rolling Hills Chorus are an Edinburgh based male voice chorus with over 30 singers and members coming from as far afield as the Borders and East and West Lothian. They sing a cappella mainly in the barbershop style. The Rolling Hills Chorus will be performing at The 50+ Show on Saturday 10th November. To find out more about this organisation or if you are interested in joining them please visit www.therollinghillschorus.co.uk

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MANCHESTER Friday-Saturday 1-2 March 2013

LONDON

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Autumn 2013

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Competitions AGE SCOTLAND C7 & C8 Visit the Age Scotland stand to win £1000. *Simply fill in a prize draw form to enter.

ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK B3 Visit the Arthritis Research UK stand and fill in a prize draw for the chance to win £50 of M&S Vouchers.

BLACKPOOL PROMOTIONS B11 Visit the Blackpool promotions stand for the chance to win one of these fantastic prizes listed below. *Simply fill in a prize draw form to enter.

1st Prize - 4 or 5 day holiday for 4 persons at either the Boston or Royal Seabank Hotels during 2013. Includes return coach travel, 3 or 4 nights bed, breakfast and 4 course evening meal, Blackpool Transport Pass plus a Big Ticket for local attractions. Value up to £1136 (dependent on time of year booked for, excludes bank and local holiday dates, based on either 1 family room or 2 x twin or double rooms).

PRUDENTIAL - B10, A2 WIN A LUXURY SAFARI FOR TWO

2nd Prize - Cabaret Special Holiday for 2 persons during Jan to mid-march at the Royal Seabank Hotel, Includes return coach travel, 3 or 4 nights bed, breakfast and 4 course evening meal plus live cabaret entertainment every night. Value £198.

Want to win a truly unforgettable trip for you and a guest to jet off to the sun soaked South African city of Cape Town? The highlight of this trip will however be an overnight safari experience at the Aguila Safari Park where you will get a unique close up view of the famous ‘Big Five’.

3rd Prize - 2 Night Christmas Party at the Royal Seabank Hotel, departs Monday 21st November. Includes return coach travel, 2 nights bed, breakfast and 4 course evening meal and live entertainment every night. Value £118.

To enter, just pop along to the Prudential stand at the 50+ Show. Visit their video booth and answer a few quick questions, and they will enter you into the draw.

GEBERIT STAND B4

STRATHMORE TRAVEL D16

Visit the Geberit stand B4 to enter into a prize draw for the chance to win a Gerberit Aquaclean.

Visit Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association and simply fill out a postcard to enter into a draw to win a hamper. The draw will take place after the show and the winner will be notified by phone/email.

Strathmore Travel will be giving 2 lucky winners the chance to book one of their great coach-inclusive breaks, or day trips, for themselves and a partner, family member or friend, by simply filling in a prize draw form. Please visit Stand D16 for further details. The prize can be redeemed against any of their 2013 holidays or day trips (excludes Easter/New Year) and the draw will take place after the show with the winners notified by post.

MARIE CURIE E18B

VISIT YORK - D1

HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION B21

Visit the Marie Curie stand and enter their prize draw to have your Will written or amended for Free! The draw will be made on both days of the show.

Win one night bed and breakfast at the Park Inn York with two complimentary York Passes. Please visit the stand for further details.

MOSS GROVE NATURAL PRODUCTS E17A

WW&J McClure- E4 Visit Stand E4 and fill in a form to win one of two prizes:

Visit the Moss Grove Natural Products stand and enter into a free prize draw to win £150 worth of products. (The draw will take place at 4pm on Saturday 10th November).

1. One night stay for two people, inclusive of full Scottish Breakfast, at The Caledonian Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Edinburgh.

OPTICAL EXPRESS B11A

2. Dinner for Two at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow

· Win £250 Optical Express vouchers each day · £300 off IOL treatment vouchers · 50% off ready readers

* Please be advised that Terms and Conditions apply to the above competitions

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FEATURED EXHIBITORS

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BIELD Stand B7

Age Scotland Enterprises offers products and services to older people and is one of the UK’s largest social enterprises. Our offices are based in Edinburgh and Glasgow and offer a face to face service, over the telephone or on the internet. We offer insurances which include Home, Travel, Car Energy also Funeral Plans which are price freezed until 30th November 2012. We provide a free ‘Lifebook’ which makes the storage of information easier.

Bield have been helping older people in Scotland for over 40 years. We believe there’s no age limit on happiness.

Why should you be forced to love your life a little bit less just because you’re getting older and less able to do the things you’ve always done? We are a non-profit organisation with charitable status.

Our services include: • Housing • Care Housing • Home and Day Care Services • Community Alarm Service • Management of Private Retirement Housing

Telephone: 0845 833 0758/0141 204 0811 Web: www.agescotland.org.uk 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR

Telephone: 0131 273 4000 Web: www.bield.co.uk 79 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4QF

CAESAR & HOWIE LAW GROUP Stand C11

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION Stand E7

Caesar & Howie has been in existence for over 200 years. The firm originated in West Lothian but now acts for clients all over Scotland. There are currently eight partners and about 55 staff, with offices in Alloa, Falkirk, Bathgate, Whitburn, Livingston and Glasgow. The firm is particularly known for specialized services to the over 55’s through its “Senior Issues” initiative. We offer a wide range of legal services, including guardianships. The firm is committed to the Scottish Legal Aid Scheme.

The CWGC commemorates 1.7 million members of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars, maintaining their graves and memorials in 153 countries. Over 125,000 Scots were killed in the Great War alone and there are over 20,000 Commonwealth war graves in Scotland at over 1,200 locations.

Commission staff will be on stand E7 to answer questions and undertake traces of individual casualties using a searchable on-line database. A wide range of free information sheets will be available.

Telephone: 0800 037 0526 Web: www.caesar-howie.co.uk 29 George Street, Bathgate, EH48 1PG

Telephone: 01628 507200 Web: www.cwgc.org 2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7DX

ENERGY SAVING SCOTLAND ADVICE CENTRE Stand B13

FORTINA SPA Stand B1

The Energy Saving Trust is one of Scotland and the UK’s leading impartial organisations helping people save energy and reduce carbon emissions. We provide expert insight, knowledge and advice about energy saving, support people to take action and help local authorities and communities to save energy. The Energy Saving Trust’s work in Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government.

The 4 star Hotel Fortina and the 5 star Fortina Spa Resort in Malta are offering 2 for 1 holidays for 14 night durations and over. Situated in the heart of the Meditteranean with fabulous views overlooking the capital city of Valetta, packages are comprised of half board and all inclusive accommodation including return flights from Glasgow/Edinburgh, inresort hotel transfers and a cruise of Malta’s Grand Harbour.

Call your local Energy Saving Scotland advice centre for free impartial advice.

Please visit us on Stand B1 for full details.

Telephone: 0800 917 3001 Web: www.hotelfortina.com Tigne Seafront, Sliema,SLM 154 MALTA

Telephone: 0800 512 012 www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland

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Quality independent living

Quality rented housing and factoring services Hanover is one of Scotland’s largest not-for-profit providers of housing and related services for older people. Our award-winning rented housing is built and managed to the highest standards. We offer a wide range of secure houses and flats designed to meet the diverse needs of older people, and added services aimed at giving you the independence you need for as long as possible in retirement.

If you’re thinking of changing your housing development’s factoring agent, then speak to us. Our expert knowledge of housing for older people and our flexible, customisable range of services makes us one of Scotland’s most well-respected factoring agents for retired homeowners.

Want to know more? Visit us at stand B21, call 0141 553 6300 or email westinfo@hsha.org.uk.

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GEBERIT Stand B4 Feel clean and fresh with Geberit AquaClean. Experience a new sense of personal hygiene with Geberit AquaClean, the WC that cleans you with water. At the touch of a button Geberit AquaClean cleans you gently with a jet of warm water - leaving you feeling clean and fresh.

Glasgow Life manages the city’s sport, leisure and cultural services on behalf of Glasgow City Council. This includes Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Mitchell Library as well as local community facilities citywide. We stage major events and festivals as well as organising many sporting events throughout the year including the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run. Our network of Glasgow Club facilities is the biggest health club in Scotland providing access to more than 20 major facilities.

Find out more by visiting Stand B4 or visit: www.i-love-water.co.uk

Telephone: 0800 032 9629 Web: www.geberit.co.uk Geberit House, Academy Drive, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6QZ

Telephone: 0141 287 3836 Web: www.glasgowlife.org.uk Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, 1000 London Road, G40 3HY

GLASGOW MEMORY CLINIC Stand B9

HANOVER SCOTLAND Stand B21

Founded in 1999, Glasgow Memory Clinic is an independent medical research facility. The clinic is recognised internationally and the only centre in Scotland to have conducted research on all of the currently licensed medications for Alzheimer’s disease and is now a leading global centre in the field of Alzheimer’s research. Our aim is to help and support those who have a wide range of memory difficulties and to ensure the highest standards of care and attention for those participating in our research programmes.

Hanover is one of Scotland’s largest non-profit providers of high quality housing and services for older people. We build and manage award-winning retirement housing both for rent and for sale across Scotland, and offer a flexible, affordable factoring service to other housing developments.

Telephone: 0141 948 0206 Web: www.glasgowmemoryclinic.com Altum Building, Todd Campus, West of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow, G20 0XA

Telephone: 0141 553 6300 Web: www.hsha.org.uk.

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JET2HOLIDAYS/JET2.COM Stand C2

KREATIV DENTAL CLINIC Stand B17

Jet2.com flies to over 50 fantastic destinations from eight UK bases, offering a market leading 22kg baggage allowance, allocated seats and friendly flight times. Groups of 10 or more, passengers can benefit from a low deposit of £30, free name changes and complimentary seat selection!

Jet2holidays, offer ATOL protected two-five star holidays including flights, accommodation, baggage and transfers.

Kreativ Dental Clinic offers high quality and affordable dental treatment abroad in Budapest, Hungary. Our services particularly suit the individual who needs restorative Crown and Bridge work, Dental Implants or Cosmetic Dentistry. Between 120 and 150 patients from the UK and Ireland visit our Clinic each month. Regularly saving 50% to 70% on the quotes they receive in the UK.

For more information, come and see us on stand B21.

For further information, please visit our website:

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Geberit AquaClean 8000plus

Taking the bathroom experience to an altogether new level of luxury, Geberit AquaClean - the WC that cleans you with water, is the new must-have bathroom essential in the UK. Featuring the latest in personal hygiene technology, within a luxurious design, Geberit AquaClean provides the ultimate feeling of cleanliness for one of the most delicate areas. Complete with customisable settings, to ensure a truly personal level of clean, you’ll soon wonder how you’ve ever done without it.

Designed totally around you, from the ergonomically designed soft-close seat to the easily located “wash” button, the Geberit AquaClean has been created to make washing with water as comfortable as possible.

From the gentle spray of water which cleans you thoroughly, at a temperature and pressure that suits, to the shower nozzle that automatically cleans itself with fresh water before and after each use, everything about Geberit AquaClean promotes unbeatable sense of wellbeing and cleanliness.

In addition, easily adjustable cleaning functions and an optional gentle warm air drying system on selected products, ensure there is a setting appropriate for everyone.

Visit stand B4 at The 50plus Show to see the Geberit AquaClean in more detail.

Geberit AquaClean is available from retailers nationwide. To find out more please visit www.i-love-water.co.uk or alternatively call 0800 032 9629.

Find out more at www.i-love-water.co.uk or from your local Geberit AquaClean Partner. Alternatively call us on freephone 0800 032 9629.

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LEADOPINION

The LeadOpinion Panel is a community of people living with medical conditions and the carers who support them.

Panel members participate in medical market research studies to share their experiences about their medical conditions and the usage of medical equipment to treat their conditions. They can also share their experiences about caring for someone with a medical condition.

Leeds Building Society is the 5th-largest building society in the UK, and we’ve been on the high street for over 135 years. As a member-owned business, our focus is on delivering good value products and excellent service. That’s why we have fully qualified advisers in every branch and customers can call in and talk to us at any time - there’s no appointment necessary.

If you are interested in joining our panel, call the panel registration free phone 08000128888 or visit: www.leadopinion.com. Joining is free.

To find out more about how we could help you make your plans a reality, visit us at Stand D6.

Telephone: 0800 012 8888 Web: www.leadopinion.com Unit 2-3, Unity Wharf, Mill Street, London, SE1 2BH

Telephone: 0141 331 4525 www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk 182 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UE

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE Stand E18B

MCCARTHY & STONE Stand A0

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing care to terminally ill patients and their families, completely free of charge, either in a patient’s own home or in one of our hospices. Gifts in Wills fund 1 in 2 of our Marie Curie Nurses so have an important part to play in the future of the charity.

Find your perfect apartment with McCarthy & Stone.

Choose from hundreds of new and resale Later Living and Assisted Living apartments nationwide. From Newquay in Cornwall to Forres in Scotland, creating a greater life in later life is our purpose and passion.

To find out more and to enter our ‘Free Will’ prize draw, come and meet us at stand E18B

Telephone: 0131 561 3952 www.mariecurie.org.uk/en-gb/donate/charitywill-legacy 14 Links Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EB

Telephone: 0141 420 8300 www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk 11,000 Academy Park, Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PR

NSPCC SCOTLAND Stand D7

PRUDENTIAL Stand B10,A2

The NSPCC protects children from abuse and neglect.

We work with children and families to help protect them or to help them to overcome the devastating effects of abuse.

Gifts in Wills are a vital source of funding for the NSPCC’s work to protect children, accounting for around one fifth of our voluntary income.

Whether there’s some way to go before you retire or you are already retired, Prudential’s Financial Advisers will be on hand to help you with any questions or concerns that you may have. You’re welcome to come along to our stand to chat about your financial hopes and worries.

We look forward to seeing you there. Oh, and look out for the elephant in the room. It’s hard to ignore, and you could win a safari trip for 2*! * Terms & Conditions of this competition are available at the Prudential stand.

Please visit our stand to find out about our work in Scotland, volunteering opportunities near you and the importance of gifts in Wills.

Telephone: 020 7825 2849 www.nspcc.org.uk 2nd Floor, Tara House, 46 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 1HG

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SILVER TRAVEL ADVISOR Stand D13

STRATHMORE TRAVEL StandD16

Are you over 50 and love to travel?

If the answer is yes, visit silvertraveladvisor.com! Silver Travel Advisor is a travel advice and reviews site dedicated to the over 50’s, packed full of information about hotels, destinations, and all kinds of different and interesting holidays.

It’s free to register and join in, and every month there is a holiday prize draw. A team of friendly advisors are on hand to answer all your travel questions and you can share your own experiences too.

Entering our 8th year, Strathmore Travel provides great value coach-inclusive UK breaks, fun day trips, and exciting excursions, incorporating Flower Shows, Stately Homes, Easter, Christmas and more. Using quality hotels, our breaks include DB&B, all coach travel, reserved coach seats and excursions. There is no single supplement on some tours and we offer discounts for Group travel.

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Telephone: 01355 598490 www.strathmoretravel.com 116 Strathmore House, East Kilbride, G74 1LF

VISIT YORK Stand D1

W W J MCCLURE SOLICITORS Stand E4

Visit York is one of the most successful tourism marketing organisations in Britain, with a private sector membership of over 700 and is supported by funding from the City of York Council. York is a world class heritage city and tourism is a major economic driver, currently drawing 7.1 million visitors each year.

Established in 1840, WW & J McClure Solicitors are a very old firm with a modern approach to solving clients’ problems. We specialise in providing Estate Planning solutions to our clients to ensure that on death, their assets are distributed in accordance with the client’s wishes. We believe in supporting the community and so far have raised over £100,000 for the hospices.

Come and meet our friendly team at Stand D16.

Visit York is the official tourism organisation for York; the best place to find your information about York, with the most up to date, specialist information about York, friendly service and quality advice.

Help us raise another £100,000 – visit our Stand E4 and arrange a Free Will with a donation for the hospices.

Telephone: 01904 550099 www.visityork.org 1 Museum Street, York,YO1 7DT

Telephone: 0141 221 0045 www. mcclure-solicitors.co.uk 3 Cadogan Street, Glasgow G2 6QE

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The Importance of having a Will

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aking a Will is easy to do and gives you the peace of mind from knowing that your family and friends will be looked after and that your possessions are gifted to those you care about. It may also reduce the impact of inheritance tax on your assets, protecting them for the people and causes most important to you.

Some people don’t make a Will because they assume that their partner or children will automatically inherit all their worldly goods. This is not always the case, particularly in more complicated family circumstances.

If you have already written your Will, it is important to ensure that it is kept up to date. Experts suggest that a Will is reviewed every five years and updated as and when circumstances change. There may have been births, deaths, marriages or separations, all of which may have an impact on the contents of a Will, and some of which can affect your actual wishes being fulfilled.

Some handy tips on making your will The good news is that writing or amending your Will is not nearly as complicated or costly as many people think. Schemes such as Will Aid allow you to write or amend your Will at a reduced cost while benefiting numerous charities including the NSPCC, Age UK and the British Red Cross.

Here are a few points to think about when preparing to write your Will: Make a note of everything you own and everything you owe. You will need contact details, account numbers and passwords for any important online assets (bank accounts, shares etc.)

You will need to appoint Executors to ensure your wishes are carried out. Any adult can be an Executor and they can also be named in the Will as a beneficiary. Very often a close family member will take on the role, but

they can seek professional help if nec- month, participating solicitors waive essary. their fee for writing or amending Wills You should be specific about how and instead invite clients to make a you would like your money to be dis- donation to charities including the tributed. For example, you can leave NSPCC and Christian Aid – you can specified amounts, a share or percent- download the handy Will Planner and age of your Estate (i.e. a percentage of find participating solicitors near you the total sum of your personal posses- at: http://www.willaid.org.uk sions, property and money) to named individuals or charities.

“When someone you love Percentage gifts are recomdies, you are in turmoil. It is mended as they will not be difficult to cope with grief, let devalued by inflation. You will need to provide full names and alone financial insecurity. This is addresses and charity registrawhy it is so important for every tion numbers where possible. adult to have a proper, up-to-date It’s worth remembering that Will. This is the best gift you a beneficiary might die before can leave for those you love. And you; decide what you wish if you choose to make your Will to happen to their bequest if with a Will Aid solicitor you will this should happen. Finally, remember you can always also be leaving a loving gift to the change your will. thousands of children, families

Make a difference for others.

and communities around the world helped by the Will Aid charities. “ Dame Judi Dench

Leaving a gift in your Will to a cause close to your heart is your opportunity to make a huge difference.

For many charities, gifts in Wills are vital, accounting for a significant proportion of their income. In fact, some charities rely on gifts in Wills for up to 70 per cent of their income. Without these generous gifts so much of their work would not be possible.

Whatever your circumstances, a small percentage of what’s left after you’ve taken care of your loved ones can make a real difference. A gift left in your Will to charity is tax-free under current legislation, and as a percentage, it would not be affected by inflation and can be more affordable.

In November, you can also support some of your favourite charities while writing or amending your Will through the Will Aid scheme. Throughout the

Photo of Dame Judi Dench by: Andrew Zuckerman

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What will you leave children?

A childhood full of love and laughter?

A safe place to play?

Your generosity?

Children are our future.

They learn from us, share our interests and inherit our funny little ways.

After you’ve remembered your loved ones, you could help the NSPCC protect children by leaving a gift in your will.

Visit www.nspcc.org.uk/giftsinwills for more information.

NSPCC registered charity numbers 216401 and SC037717.

Photography by David Chambers, posed by a model. 0945/12.

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How to make the most of your money

by Sarah Pennells, SavvyWoman.co.uk

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ince I started my website over two years ago, I’ve had over 500 questions to my ‘ask the expert’ panel, and if there’s one area that women – and men – are keen to get advice on, it’s how to invest when they reach retirement. There’s no doubt that in the current low interest rate environment it’s a big challenge.

Interest rates on savings aren’t keeping up with inflation and, even though many predict that inflation will begin to fall, it’s widely acknowledged that older people experience a much higher rate of inflation than many others, because more of their income goes on heating and food, which have seen prices rise sharply over the last few years. So how can you squeeze the maximum out of your retirement fund?

1. Take expert advice, if you can. I’m a big fan of good independent financial advice.

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If you’re going to take professional advice about your finances, it’s vital that the adviser has all the correct qualifications and specialist knowledge of the area you’re looking for advice on (whether that’s pensions and annuities or savings and investments). But their attitude to their clients is also important and the adviser can only recommend what’s truly best for you if they’ve listened to you.

2. Understand the relationship between risk and reward. If you keep all of your money in savings you will find its value is eroded by inflation over time. Having said that, if you don’t need to preserve your capital you should weigh up the benefits of keeping it in cash and seeing it eroded by inflation versus taking a risk with some of it in the hope it produces a higher return.

SAVVYWOMAN TIP: It’s important to feel comfortable with the adviser you’re dealing with. You’re entrusting them with your money (whether it’s tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of pounds), so it’s important that you can be open and honest with your adviser and that they won’t try and encourage you to take out a product that’s not right for you or that you don’t feel comfortable about.

Don’t assume it’s an all or nothing approach or that it’s a ‘one off’ decision. You can start by investing small amounts and see how you feel after a while. Some people get very worried about exposing their money to any amount of investment risk whereas others don’t. What’s key is that you are very clear about what you’re investing in and understand the worst – as well as the best – that may happen.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------or 25 years after they stop work, it should mean you have time to ride out the ups and downs of the stock market.

SAVVYWOMAN TIP: Although a number of investment experts are fairly gloomy about the prospects for the stock market over the next few years, don’t assume all stock market investing is the same. There are some sound (and undervalued) companies out there. Be prepared to do a fair amount of research or to take expert advice on what to invest in.

Be aware that some advisers see people who are approaching retirement and who want an income from their lump sum as easy money and will try and persuade you to take on riskier investments than you’re comfortable with. Don’t invest in anything that you don’t understand or feel happy about and only rely on information that’s been written down and given to you (not what’s said in your meetings), because that’s what it would come down to if you had to make a complaint about the advice you were given.

3. Work out how much of a tax free lump sum to take. One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is to work out how much of your pension to take as a tax free lump sum. Many people go for the maxi-

mum amount but it’s not always the best approach.

If you have debts or if you owe money, especially if it’s on something like a credit card or personal loan, it’s definitely worth trying to pay that off with your tax free lump sum.

Find out what you’d give up by taking the maximum lump sum. You may receive £12 or £15 in cash for every £ of income that you give up but you may receive twice that in income benefits (i.e. the equivalent of £30) once you factor in a spouse’s pension.

Your tax situation is important. If you’re a higher rate taxpayer or if taking a higher income would mean you become a higher rate taxpayer, maximising the tax free lump sum may be more attractive.

SAVVYWOMAN TIP: Taking a higher income and maximising your tax free lump sum don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

You can use your tax free cash lump sum to invest in income-generating assets (and you can even buy an annuity, if a guaranteed income is important to you).

If you found this article interesting, sign up for free fortnightly email newsletters on: www.SavvyWoman.co.uk, which have advice and tips on how to get more from your money. - Sarah Pennells, SavvyWoman

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SAVVYWOMAN TIP: Be aware that keeping money in cash isn’t risk free. Even ignoring the inflation risk, banks can fail.

There is a safety net for UK authorised banks and building societies (which also covers the vast majority of overseas banks, although there are a handful based in the EU that have signed up to their own country’s savings compensation scheme instead). The safety net protects saving up to £85,000, per person per authorised bank, not per banking ‘brand’.

For example, HBOS’s licence covers a range of brands including Bank of Scotland, Halifax and BM Savings.

Higher risk doesn’t guarantee a higher reward (as one investment expert told me, ‘higher risk means higher risk; higher rewards are not a given’). Equally, don’t automatically assume that you can’t take any risk. With many retired people living for 20

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Fiona Kirk

Fiona Kirk tells us how to beat the ‘stress hormone’

- Nutritionist and author of Eat, Live & Lose the Flab swers to Big honest an questions BIG FAT LOSS

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hy does every sandwich, cream bun and bowl of spaghetti bolognese seem to settle way too comfortably around your middle? Why, when you are watching your weight or trying to lose some flab is your waistline the one area that refuses to shrink? It has a lot to do with the stress hormone, cortisol.

How do you feel when you have to slam on the brakes to narrowly avoid hitting another car or worse still, a pedestrian?

Not good! Your heart is racing, your stomach is churning, you have gone very pale and you can’t stop shaking. This is what is known as the stress response. When the body is under stress a message is sent to the brain and the stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol are released. Adrenaline is the one that ensures we react to the above crisis in super-quick time and cortisol is the one that releases glucose and fat from stores to ensure that we have the

energy to do so. They are an incredible, life-saving double act but cortisol can be a cruel chum when it comes to waistline management.

21st century lifestyles bring on all sorts of physical, emotional, environmental and nutritional stressors on a daily basis and whilst adrenaline levels return to ‘normal’ after every stressful situation has been dealt with, cortisol levels remain high, sometimes for days, our appetite increases and as much energy as possible is squirrelled away to deal with the next bout of stress. And guess where the favourite storage site is - the fat cells in and around the midriff.

So how do you convince your body that all is well, that there is no threat and that there’s no need to keep storing energy as fat around your middle? Firstly, by endeavouring to reduce the stress in your lives but that’s never easy and secondly by

feeding the stress to ensure cortisol levels remain under control.

Here’s how to do it: • Eat little and often. Studies show that eating quality, balanced small meals and snacks every 3 hours can reduce your body’s damaging cortisol levels by around 20% in 2 weeks.

• Have protein with every meal

and snack. Protein foods slow down the rate at which the stomach empties, keeping you satisfied until your next meal or snack and preventing blood sugar highs and lows which the body sees as stress.

• Fit fabulous fats into your day.

The essential Omega fats are filling, fat busting and great for our skin, hair and nails but few of us eat enough of them.

Snack on seeds and nuts, use nut and seed butters for spreading, drizzle nut and seed oils on salads and vegetables and have oily fish at least 3 times a week.

• Bin the white stuff. Sugar is everywhere and it’s not just the stuff in the sugar bowl and in sweets, cakes, pastries etc. It is also added to many processed and ‘fast’ foods and most junk foods. The more a food is refined or processed, the more quickly it is broken down and delivered into the bloodstream and the bigger the stress response.

Avoid starchy carbohydrates after 6pm. Whole grains, beans, lentils •

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Get half an hour’s physical activity into your day. Working muscles need lots of energy (20•

50 times more than they do at rest) so fat stores are forced into action and if you ‘get physical’ first thing in the morning you fat burn more efficiently for around 8 hours afterwards. Regular exercise also reduces the negative effects of both cortisol and the fat storing hormone, insulin.

The importance of becoming and staying active

• Drink water every 2-3 hours. Every chemical reaction that takes place in the body 24/7 from transporting nutrients and waste in and out of body cells to maintaining body temperature to encouraging fat burning needs water to get a result.

by Diane Cunningham, Active Health Manager Glasgow Life/Glasgow Sport

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s we grow older our bodies begin to lose strength, endurance, balance, bone density and flexibility. Gradually this loss in physical function will impact on our health and our ability to maintain an independent life.

However, all is not lost! Research shows that by taking part in physical activity this can assist in reversing our decline in function. Even in very later life vast improvements can be gained, so you are never too old to start being active!

• Be wary of dairy. Intolerance to lactose, the sugar and casein, the protein in milk is on the rise and where there is intolerance, there is inflammation which prompts stress in the body and cortisol leaps into action. Restrict your daily intake to natural live yoghurt, low fat cottage cheese, hard goat’s or ewe’s milk cheeses and use alternative butters, milks and creams wherever possible (nut, seed, soya, oat).

So what is physical activity?

• Cart snacks around. Ensure you have healthy snacks to hand to deal with energy dips which the body regards as another stress: small bags or trays of raw vegetables, baby tomatoes, sliced or chopped fruit, small pots of hummus, tzatziki, cottage cheese or guacamole, sachets of Miso soup, fruit smoothies, natural live yoghurt, cold boiled eggs, chicken portions, rice or lentil salads, mini oatcakes, packs of raw nuts and seeds, vegetable juices and of course water!

Being physically active involves moving your body and using energy at an intensity that makes you feel warm and breathe a bit deeper than usual. If you are not used to exercising this sensation may make you feel a little anxious but this is a perfectly normal response for your body to make to exercise.

The health benefits of physical activity far outweigh the risk, even for those living with medical conditions. However if you have any health concerns then visit your GP before you start, just to put your mind at ease.

Being active does not have to mean long hard sessions in the gym or running for miles, it can be walking the dog or even doing the housework. Brisk walking is an ideal way to start increasing your amount of physical activity and make the first step to achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Becoming active is easier than you think

Small changes to your daily routine can make big differences and lead to big benefits!

If you are not currently active, start with 10 minute bouts such as stair climbing, housework or a walk around the block and before long you may find this adds up to 30 minutes or more over the course of the day. Doing something, no matter how little is better than doing nothing!

Develop an active lifestyle piece by piece. Small bouts of activity throughout the day, over time, will add up to a more active, healthier lifestyle. Remember, being physically active is one of the single most important things you can do to look after your health and maintain independence for longer.

• Have a bedtime snack. If you have trouble getting to sleep or regularly wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep it is likely that your cortisol levels are raised. Have a small snack around 30 minutes before bed. A couple of oatcakes with cold cooked turkey or a small pot of natural yoghurt with sliced banana are good choices because these foods are rich in tryptophan which encourages the production of the calming chemical, serotonin.

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If you would like more information on becoming active you can find our contact details on the Glasgow Life advert on the next page.

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Glasgow Sport offers a wide variety of sessions for Glasgow residents aged 50 plus looking to make positive changes to their health and well being.

Here is a selection of what is on offer.

Health Walks

Health Walks is a free friendly volunteer led walk up to 2.5 miles long for all ages and abilities. This is a great way to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. walking@glasgowlife.org.uk | 0141 287 0963

Walking Programme

What better and easier way to start or maintain good health than by walking. The Walking Programme offers beautiful walks graded by ability so you can do what’s right and comfortable for your level from garden and easy walks to moderate walks and hill climbs. walking@glasgowlife.org.uk for bookings call 08000 270 470 for advice call 0141 287 3611

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By Robert McCaw

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ith the onset of Winter, the shortened daylight hours and a drop in temperature many gardeners find it difficult to produce colour in the shrub border. So here are some suggestions that may help.

Aucuba Japonica with its green and yellow speckled leaves that grow approximately 5 inches long, the plant itself, if left unattended, will reach a height of twelve feet over a period of time, may not be everybody’s choice for a shrub border, but it will grow in wet or dry soil in, sun or shade, basically where there is a problem area, this could be the answer. The foliage is also useful to flower arrangers.

To get the added attraction of berries although they can be hidden by the foliage you need a female plant such as Aucuba’ Variegata,’Aucuba ‘Gold Dust’ or the all green leafed variety ‘Longifolia,’ planted near to a male bush such as Aucuba ‘Golden King.’ Aucuba ‘Crotonifolia’ is female but only produces berries occasionally. If there is not enough space for a male and female plant, then choose Aucuba ‘Rozannie’ which is hermaphrodite. Aucubas originate from Japan.

Griselinia Littoralis Variegata is a vigorous and upright shrub that has dense variegated, shiny, leathery foliage. It makes a superb hedge and is extremely good in coastal areas, as the leaves have no problem coping with the salt air. It can attain a height of 10 feet and has no problems with shade, growing in most free draining soils.

Cornus or Dogwood is known for its red stems that show up really well against frost or snow; hopefully we won’t get too much of that this year. The brightest red stems come from Cornus ‘Alba Siberica.’

For summer attraction go for Cornus ‘Alba Elegantisma’ that has creamy edged leaves and red stems in winter. The yellow stemmed Cornus ‘Stolonifera Flaviramea’ makes a change from red stems, but it can be mixed with the red to good effect. Cornus Sanguinea ‘mid winter fire’has green leaves in summer that turn orange/yellow in the autumn, then when they fall you are left with stems that are yellow at the base but turn to a fiery orange at the tops. To obtain the best bark colour prune Cornus back hard in the spring.

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rieties enjoy full sun, again in most free draining soils.

Holly

Viburnum like the previously mentioned shrubs are easy to grow. For pruning all that is needed is to dispose of dead wood or crossed branches. Viburnum ‘Fragrans’ also known as Viburnum ‘Farreri’ produces clusters of delicate highly scented small flowers from November to February. Viburnum Bodnantense ‘Dawn’ has slightly larger clusters of pink flowers and is equally scented and again flowers throughout the winter. The leaves appear after these shrubs have flowered. Both vaThe 50+ Show Magazine

At this time of year it would be hard not to mention Holly or to give it, its proper name Ilex. Most people recognise it from its jaggy, dark shiny green leaves and the production of red berries. Unfortunately, due to man’s expansion there are not so many Holly bushes growing in the wild.

But for the gardener there are many varieties to choose from.

Many people think of Holly as a single tree or bush, but Holly can make a very effective and substantial hedge. Before selecting a holly remember that there are male and female plants, so one of each should be planted to ensure berry production. Just to confuse things even further, the green and gold variety ‘Golden Queen’ is actually a male. ‘Golden Van Tol’ is female and for white edged varieties there is ‘Agentea Marginata’ which is female, and ‘Silver Van Tol,’ which is also female. If space is short then select a self 31

fertile type such as Ilex Aquifolium ‘Pyramidalis,’ or what I would call the most reliable one for berries ‘J.C.Van Tol.’ Hollies can withstand full sun or partial shade and most free draining soils.

Although not evergreen like Aucuba or Holly it is important to mention other plants that produce berries at this time of year,’ Pyracanthas’ with their orange, red, and yellow coloured berries. ‘Callicarpa’ with its purple coloured berries. These plants might not help to brighten up your garden due to their lack of foliage, but the berries provide a wonderful harvest for a lot of colourful birds: chaffinches, greenfinches, robins and blackbirds. It is amazing how quickly the birds can strip the berries off!

In summer clematis or honeysuckle are grown against fences and walls, and give loads of colour but are bare in the winter.

To counteract this, plant Jasmine ‘Nudiflorum,’ winter flowering Jasmine, next to your bare climbers as it produces masses of bright yellow flowers throughout the winter.

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BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, ALL YEAR ROUND Simple garden jobs that will keep your outside spaces looking great

by Catherine Hamilton

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he most important element in any good garden is having interest throughout all twelve months of the year. This doesn’t have to mean a garden that’s full of blooms the whole time - this is generally unachievable, but it does mean you should have a scattering of lovely things to look at all year, from 1st January right through until the end of December.

You might feel rather daunted by trying to achieve this, but don’t despair; Barnsdale Gardens’ Nick Hamilton has some top tips to help you get there...

What do they say about inspiration and perspiration? Well, in this case they’re absolutely right because the best way to start is to make yourself a cup of tea and go for a leisurely wander around your plot.

Get into the habit of doing it regularly say each week or once a month, and when you feel it looks as though it needs a bit of a lift, that’s the time to get out and about to visit some local gardens. Ones that take

part in the National Gardens Scheme are brilliant for inspiration and they’ll usually have at least one garden of a similar size to your own. Their owners are also an excellent source of information and it’s definitely worth making the most of a gardener’s passion for his plot and quizzing them about the interesting plants you come across in their beds and borders.

Seeing different varieties and combinations actually working, and working well, in a real garden setting can only be a massive source of inspiration, even for well seasoned gardeners.

Getting to know other gardeners has other benefits of course; as well as enjoying having like-minded people to share ideas with, most gardeners are pretty generous when it comes to donating cuttings to keen friends. For me, it’s like an addiction - I love propagating plants and I find it very relaxing, therapeutic and thoroughly exhilarating when they root. Not only that, but if I see a plant with shoots that I can propagate, I will propagate it just for the fun of it, which means I have plenty of plants that I do need for the Gardens but also loads of extra ones that I don’t. Luckily, I can give many of them to my local Cottage Garden Society for their plant fair, as well as having some left over to pass on to my long and ever increasing list of friends, who all seem to encourage my

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propagating passion! It’s such a satisfying way to stock your garden, and easier than you might imagine; you just need to make sure you use the right method for the right plant at the right time of year. So, go for hardwood cuttings in winter, semi-ripe cuttings from July until the end of October and softwood cuttings from growing tips, really from when the new shoots are long enough (probably April/May) until the middle of September. If any of your cuttings fail you’ll only have to wait a little while for more shoots to appear so that you can have another go and in no time you’ll have lots of lovely new plants to fill those gaps in your garden.

Of course, it’s not necessarily all about flowers; anyone who grows vegetables, whether on an allotment, in a plot at the bottom of the garden or dotted prettily amongst ornamental plants in the flower garden as I do, will know how satisfying it can be to have fresh produce at their fingertips throughout the year. A productive plot doesn’t need to be large- there’s a popular misconception that you need an area about the size of five football pitches, but that’s most definitely not the case; no, the most important thing here is a bit of forward thinking.

The first thing I always suggest people do before planting anything is to draw up a plan, but nothing too technical, you’ll be pleased to hear! When I talk to would-be vegetable gardeners about the first part of their plan, which is to list what they want to grow, they tend to go for everything they eat the most of. That might seem to be the most obvious way of going about it, but it’s actually unlikely to be the way that uses the available space to its best capabilities. Of course you need to focus on what you like to eat, but try narrowing that down to what tastes the best when it’s picked freshly from your plot (like sweetcorn and asparagus), things that you can grow which are expensive to buy (such as aubergines and French beans) and vegetables that you really like but are impossible to find in most shops (scorzonera, for instance, and salsify). There are many, many varieties of vegetable that you can grow where the taste, when freshly harvested, is incomparable to the same vegetables November 2012

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------then pulled out. Repeat this as often as possible, say every 8-15cm (3-6ins) or so, and once all the lawn has been done, you can spread and brush sharp sand into the open holes.

Some gardeners advocate scarifying the lawn at the same time, but that can just leave you with partially or totally bald patches to look at all winter- very disheartening! Better to leave it until early spring when the grass will grow back vigorously and quickly cover those patches. Again, for larger areas a mechanical or electrical scarifier is great but on smaller lawns a spring tine rake is perfect. Rake through the grass and it will remove all the moss and thatch, leaving you with grass that has space to grow into and no competition!

Your lawn will want a good feed after both these jobs, so in autumn treat it to a special autumnal lawn feed that encourages root growth and gives grass the best possible chance of getting through the winter in good condition; earlier in the year a spring lawn feed boosts the grass into growth, as well as greening up any yellowing grass.

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And that, in a nutshell, is how I go about keeping my outside spaces beautiful and productive, all year round. I’m lucky enough to come from a gardening family, and it has always been one of the most satisfying and relaxing ways I could think of to spend my time, so if you can get out there for a couple of hours a week, go for it- you’ll feel fantastic and you’ll have a garden that will be the envy of your neighbours!

bought from a supermarket, and until you try them you’ll never know!

The second stage is where you work out where these varieties will fit into your space, and which crops will follow once one has been harvested, bearing in mind the good sense in rotating your crops each year. Sometimes, seeing it all set down on paper, it can feel rather complicated but the way to look at it is as a fluid plant rather than something that is set in stone. So, if it doesn’t quite work out according to ‘the plan’, things can be knocked on, shuffled about or dropped altogether; I find a glass of wine oils the cogs nicely when drawing up my initial plan, but as time goes on it becomes effortless.

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they really are worth the effort. So apart from the obvious mowing throughout the late spring, summer and autumn what else can we do?

Here are a few tricks which will keep your grass looking superb.

Firstly, give it room to breathe; moss in a lawn reduces the quality of the grass and leads to bare patches; aerating the lawn to improve drainage will eradicate moss and should be done during autumn, in all but very © Hamilton Photography free draining soils. On larger lawns a mechanical aerator is useful, but on smaller arLeft: ‘Autumn’ by Nick Hamilton eas a fork is ideal, and it just needs to be Above: Artisan’s Cottage Garden pushed into the ground as deep as possible, wiggled backwards and forwards and 33

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ichard Fox is an award-winning writer, beer and food writer, cook book author and TV chef presenter. He has had his own cooking slot on BBC1 Regional Look North and was a regular chef on BBC 2’s Food Poker. His expertise in the world of food and drink has made him a favourite personality for hosting and demonstrating at gourmet events around the world. He has appeared on UKTV Food, Saturday Cooks on ITV, The Good Food Show on BBC Radio 4, to name but a few. Richard is currently touring the country performing cooking demonstrations on the theme of ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’. Get a copy of his new book entitled ‘How to be an everyday kitchen magician’ – ‘fabulous feasts for almost free’ - published by Green Books.

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• You can add but you can’t take away.

Perhaps the most important mantra for non-recipe cooking. Print this out in huge capital letters and put it on the kichen wall!

• Taste as you go along and adjust accordingly. Your palette is a far better guide for ingredient quantities than a recipe. Start trusting in your taste buds and they won’t let you down.

• When you want to combine a set of ingredients, begin with the ingredient you think you’ve got the least of. That way you’ll have a chance to adjust the flavouring if you don’t manage to generate enough taste from a scarce ingredient.

• Cut, chop or slice ingredients before beginning to cook and combine. In their prepared state you’ll get a much better idea of how much to add or not. Don’t worry if you chopped or sliced stuff that you can’t use in that particular recipe.

That’s where your selection of plastic containers comes in.

• Embrace the concept of substitution of ingredients. Before you leg it down to the nearest supermarket to get more stuff, ask yourself, “Have I got anything I can use instead?” So when a recipe asks for ground coriander and you only have cumin, does it really matter? Probably not.

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50+ SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Winners & runners-up in this year’s 50+ Show photo competition

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Category: Simple Things

Winner: Carys Evans’ ‘Strawberries on the beach’

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Category: Nature’s Gifts

Winner: Graham Mealand’s ‘Mexican Butterfly’

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Category: Loving Life Winner: David Shuttleworth’s ‘1km zip slide Nicaragua’

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Above: Category ‘Simple Things’ Runner-up, Fishing by Margaret Pigott Below: Category ‘Nature’s Gifts’ Runner-up, Lady Bird by Bill Ball

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hen I was a little girl, I attempted ballet but, being plump and unco-ordinated, I soon gave up - perhaps I focused too heavily on sugar when trying to emulate the Sugar Plum Fairy! Thereafter, whilst I grew up, married a very special man, brought-up two wonderful children, and had a fulfilling career in the public sector, I only ‘danced’ at parties.

But about four years ago, well into my fifties, I braved a Latin Dance class at my local gym. I was encouraged by the others who were also middleaged women and novice dancers. We loved our lessons where we slowly learned basic Cha Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Rumba and (slow) jive, albeit without a partner! Sadly, nothing could induce my husband to dance.

When, many months later, our teacher introduced Argentine tango I realised I’d found my dance and decided to try specialist tango classes.

It wasn’t easy, particularly as I wasn’t used to dancing with a partner, let alone in ‘close hold’! And it was even more daunting to discover that Argentine tango is one of the most difficult dances to master as it’s totally improvised. The leader has to decide each move, interpreting the music, lead effectively and navigate the dance floor. But the follower has to understand and follow the lead, know the moves, respond to the music including adornments if timing and partner allow, and (plagiarising Ginger Rogers) do it all backwards whilst balancing on stiletto heels!

Despite almost imperceptible progress, my passion for tango grew. The exhilaration of tango is impossible to explain but most get addicted, some even a little obsessive. Many tango dancers would agree with the philosopher Nietzsche that ‘We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced’.

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Unfortunately, I then fell ill and had to stop working – and dancing - for several months. (On the positive side, I dropped two dress sizes and bought a whole new wardrobe). Eventually I returned to work, and a little tango, but after six months, was advised to retire. Giving up a stimulating, exciting job prematurely and living with ongoing illness (as well as other medical conditions) takes a little adjusting to; so does only being able to dance when well enough. Happily my health has improved as I can now pace myself, there’s no morning alarm, and I’ve the perfect excuse for watching films during the day.

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lect Facebook friends. Medicines now make up most of my daily calories and I rattle when dancing!

But retirement has brought freedom to choose and I’ve decided family and friends, voluntary work and tango are now my priorities.

Whenever I have energy I dance and when dancing I forget everything except the magic of the moment and how happy I am.

And, gradually, I have improved. I now wear glamorous shoes and execute (restrained!) ganchos and boleos – entwined legs, flicks, and kicks. I also attend ‘milongas’ (social dancing) with beautiful music and partners of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities but who share a passion for tango. It’s just wonderful and could only be improved if my husband danced too.

I’ve found dancing to be life-changing and lifeenhancing. Everyone should try it – if I can, anyone can! As well as the sheer joy of dancing, connecting with your partner and the music, I’ve made new friends and have something fabulous to look forward to when well and not so well. My goals? Promotion to the Advanced Class, to tango in Buenos Aires, and dance until I drop because ‘you don’t stop dancing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop dancing’.

I find it miraculous that a not very robust pensioner, who only started dancing well into middle age, is slowly transforming herself into a ‘tanguera’! © Maggy Pigott 2012

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by Jan Johnstone

All her life Helen Bartholomew had been sensible. At school she’d been a swot, head buried in a book when everyone else was racing around the playground or meeting boys behind the bike sheds for a ciggy.

Later she’d gone to technical college; it had been no surprise when she came out with top marks for shorthand and typing, the best student in the year.

“A good background Helen my girl, is very important,” her father had instilled into her, “you’ll always be able to get a job if you pass all your exams.” And Helen, being a dutiful daughter, had meekly agreed staying in and practicing her shorthand when she could have been out on the town with her friends.

Her sister Carol was very different, the expression chalk and cheese was uppermost in everyone’s mind when they compared the two. She was a rebel and very attractive, and got away with things, twisting people around her little finger with ease as she tossed back her long blonde hair and batted her eyelashes, life was a gas for Carol.

When she left college Helen had no trouble getting a position as a junior for a large firm of solicitors in the centre of the small town where she lived. On her first day, in blue twinset and pearls, navy pleated skirt and sensible shoes, her auburn hair trimmed into a neat bob, she had climbed the narrow stairs to the firm’s dingy rooms noting the dark oak panels from floor to ceiling, the dusty piles of books, the narrow windows through which the sun struggled to shine, it had seemed positively Dickensian.

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ally want to be locked away here, wasn’t week was a novelty but soon she realised there a more exciting world to discover, she needed to get out more. ‘Before I forafter all, this was the swinging 60’s? get how to’, she told herself sternly as yet “It’s a job Helen,” her father had said another long day stretched out before her when that night she voiced her concerns, with nothing planned. “stick with it, you’ll soon settle down, True to her word that very morning she you’re a very lucky girl to have a position caught the bus into town and visited the at all.” library where she examined the posters in So Helen stuck with it and as the years the lobby. She soon found what she was passed she’d risen to the lofty heights of looking for, the local college was offering the senior partner’s secretary.

In the meantime Carol bagged herself a wealthy businessman “She didn’t tell Carol and her and married well producing nieces, not wanting them to two blonde daughters, Evie and Sharon, miniatures of herself think her foolish, wanting to and both thoroughly spoilt. learn to paint at her age.

When her parents passed away Helen inherited the family home, after all, she had been the one night classes in art and enrolment was who’d been looking after them in their de- that night. ‘I’ve always fancied trying my clining years. Carol tried to get her to re- hand at painting,’ Helen thought, ‘I’ll go decorate, throw out the old furniture and along and register.’ modernise but with no success.

She didn’t tell Carol and her nieces, not “I like it the way it is, its comforting,” wanting them to think her foolish, wantHelen told her and after a while Carol gave ing to learn to paint at her age. ‘It’ll be a up, shrugged and said no more, after all, it surprise when I finally see them again would mean more money for her two girls whenever that is,’ she thought, ‘maybe it’ll to inherit when the time came, who else convince them I’m not as doddery as they would Helen leave it to? think I am.’

On reaching retirement age the firm That night she arrived early at the Colhad given her a heavy, marble clock, the lege fully intending to sign up to waterthen senior partner shaking her hand colour painting but on the way down the and thanking her for her hard work over long corridor she spotted something far the past forty years. Helen had put on her more interesting. She paused and studied coat and descended the narrow stairs for the poster tacked on the classroom door. the last time and when she reached home ‘Wanted for life classes,’ it read, ‘models, she’d placed the clock on a small table in good rates of pay on offer, enquire within’. her living room.

Helen hesitated, could she, should she?

That night the constant ticking drove Well she had wanted to get out of a borher mad. ‘Why do they give clocks to peo- ing rut, kick over the traces before it was ple who retire,’ she thought, ‘all it does is too late. Taking a deep breath she pushed remind them of how long a day is when open the door. you’re alone,’ and she banished the clock It was several weeks later when she to the back bedroom closing the door on met her sister and nieces in the town cenit firmly. tre wine bar. Carol had stared hard when At first not being in a set routine every she saw Helen, gone were the twinset and

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“I hardly recognised you Helen,” she said when she’d got over the twin shock of both her sister’s appearance and her presence in a wine bar; “you have changed.”

Helen smiled, “why don’t you all join me,” she said patting the seat beside her, “its ages since we’ve seen each other, I’m sure we all have lots of news to catch up on.”

She didn’t miss the deep sighs and rolling of eyes from her nieces when Carol insisted they all sit down, poor girls they were so transparent, no good at all at hiding their feelings. As usual Carol’s conversation turned to Evie and Sharon and their latest craze, painting.

“They’ve decided to take up life classes, haven’t you girls,” Carol explained, “I’m sure they’ll do well, always been good at dabbling with paint haven’t you? You’ll be able to do a painting for Aunty Helen; you’d like that wouldn’t you.”

Helen watched the girls fidgeting with amusement and wasn’t surprised when they said they had places to go. “After all Aunty, we don’t want to tire you,” Evie had said insincerely.

“Off you go girls, enjoy yourselves,” Helen told them smiling sweetly. Inwardly she chuckled, how horrified they’d be when they found out that the life model was their meek little maiden aunt. They’d have an even greater shock when they found out that she and Gordon, the art teacher she’d met, were selling their houses and leaving the country together at the end of the month intending to travel the world until they were ready to settle down.

“You’re looking very pleased with yourself Helen, retirement must really suit you,” Carol said turning towards her after watching her daughters disappear into the busy crowds.

“Oh yes, it suits me very well,” Helen replied happily.

“Now Carol, would you like a large brandy, I think you may need it – you see, I have something important to tell you.”

Above: Model at The 50+ Show London in July 2011.

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his Christmas Bonmarché has pulled together a fabulous collection of party essentials which will ensure you can put your hands on the perfect outfit, whatever the occasion.

Bonmarché is committed to offering our customers fantastic fashions at affordable prices which fit and flatter their figures and offer unparalleled choice on the British high street for women over 50. Celebrating its 30 anniversary this year, the British brand has a very loyal following of fashion conscious customers and prides itself on being the largest value retailer selling affordable quality womenswear in a wide range of sizes to 50+ women.

Understanding the priorities and lifestyle of our customers helps us to cater to their needs and we are constantly looking at new designs which will enable them to experiment with the season’s fashion trends, but which are also specifically tailored to the maturer lady’s body. We know women of a certain age don’t like to reveal their upper arms so most of our dresses have either long or bracelet length sleeves.

Other fit attributes to cover those bits you want to hide and flatter your assets included ruching details around the tummy area, magic stitch detailing to visually narrow the silhouette and flattering necklines to enhance the décolletage.

This autumn, there is a new Tummy Control collection which features a secret support panel to flatter the shape and smooth the silhouette. Available in trousers, boot leg jeans or a black skirt – these three essential pieces are wardrobe must-haves and are perfect for workwear or a night out on the town. There is also a wide range of trousers and jeans in three leg lengths on offer, so you can get the perfect fit, whatever your height. All the denim contains elastane to ensure maximum comfort.

Bonmarché is now in its 6th year of collaborating with the couture designer David Emanuel, who’s most famously known for co-designing Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding dress in 1981. David has and continues to work with a host of celebrities such as Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Seymour and most recently designing the wedding dress of royal harpist Claire Jones. Now real women can purchase his creations for a fraction of the cost but with the same flair and creative design. His collection this season include casual and formal wear and includes a stunning faux fur coat (£50), an elegant poppy print kimono (£35) and a must-have red dress (£35).

The collection has a slightly higher price point than the main Bonmarché range but still remains an affordable price.

This season, Bonmarché has introduced its new brand ambassador Nadia Sawalha. A regular face on television screens; Nadia can been seen cooking-up-a-storm on her show ITV1’s Saturday Cookbook or hosting on Lorraine. Like many Bonmarché customers, Nadia looks for stylish and comfortable clothing, which effortlessly slots into her busy lifestyle.

From left to right: Tummy Control Trousers, £19.50; Tummy Control Skirt, £16.50 and Tummy Control Bootleg Jeans, £19.50

“Looking good is about finding clothes that make your body feel confident.

I adore Bonmarché – the fit is brilliant for a real woman like me.”

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All collections are available in sizes 12-24 but due to demand selected product on the website will now be available in sizes 12-32 and lingerie now goes up to size 44D, to ensure there is something for everyone.

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FASHION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“A lot of my female clients tell me how hard it is to find clothes which are fashionable but also flattering for their figure and age, but we’re rising to the challenge and judging by the success of my ranges and the feedback I receive from customers, we’re doing something right. There is a real lack of offer on the UK high street, so I’m glad that I have the opportunity to work with Bonmarché and create clothes for real women, which are affordable but more importantly stylish and elegant!”

- David Emanuel

Bonmarché’s Christmas collection brings together a selection of this season’s trends mixed with its signature recipe of irresistible staples, which will see you through the party season in style. Take your pick from the cool elegance of monochrome toned sparkly knitwear, or the impact of a statement claret dress. The collection has taken inspiration from the bold ‘Black on Black’ trends seen on this season’s catwalks with gorgeous jumpers, tops and dresses in black and white with metallic embellishments. There is a focus on textures including lace, fur and metallic devore, sequins and embellishments – all in colours which are easy to combine whilst still standing out from the crowd. Dress your outfit up with some glamorous jewellery or an elegant shrug and don’t forget a sparkly handbag to complete your look and hold the house keys!

This collection is bold yet versatile, flattering, fashionable and affordable - the answer to all Christmas wardrobe dilemmas.

Time and again Bonmarché customers comment on the brand’s focus on customer service. Many of the store staff have been with it for many years and know their customers personally.

This attention to detail and confidence in a consistent and dedicated workforce, has ensured the brand remains a must have destination for its audience. In fact, 2012 has been an award winning year with Bonmarché winning Britain’s Best Women’s Clothing Retailer at the Verdict Research Awards 2012 ahead of last year’s winner Marks & Spencer. It also came second in the poll for the nation’s favourite retailer. Additionally, Bonmarché was crowned ‘Best for flattering fit’ in the Yours 50 plus Fashion Awards 2012 AND was one of the UK’s top ten favourite stores in a recent Which Customer Satisfaction Survey!

Bonmarché is committed to continue designing ranges which perfectly cater for confident women who may be over 50, but love to look good and want to have fun with fashion.

The Bonmarché collection is available in 265 stores nationwide as well as online at www.bonmarche.co.uk and via telephone order-line (0845 202 4490). This autumn, it has launched the first Bonmarché catalogue, so customers who don’t wish to shop online or can’t get to a store can order from the comfort of their own home (a free collect from store service is also available).

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What’s new: You can now take a mouth-watering journey and discover how York became the UK’s home of chocolate at York’s newest visitor attraction - York’s CHOCOLATE Story. Watch the Chocolatiers at work in captivating chocolate-making demonstrations, where you’ll get to taste some of their delicious creations! Check out the new Chocolate Trail.

York Minster Revealed project is a fiveyear project generously supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This will include the unveiling of an elliptical stainedglass Orb (October 2012), and interactive galleries with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see, at close range, some of the magnificently restored panels of the Great East Window, England’s artistic equivalent to the Sistine Chapel. Also improved access to the South Transept, Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt will totally transform the experience of visiting York Minster.

(Spring 2013) Mallard 75 – On 3 July 1938, Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world record. That record still stands. In 2013 the 75th anniversary of Mallard’s achievement is being celebrated with a series of commemorative events including a never-before-seen line up of all six surviving A4s at the National Railway Museum in July.

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An Introduction to York – European Tourism City of the Year 2007 According to Dame Judi Dench, “I was born in York and grew up there, so I have a great fondness for this remarkable city with its winding, cobbled streets and beautiful architecture. I have happy memories of my days at the Mount School and my first appearance in the Mystery Plays.

The city has evolved over the years, with the arrival of new and exciting attractions, a wealth of interesting shops and a vibrant café and evening culture. However, some things never change and, no matter how long I am away, that first glimpse of the magnificent Minster towering above the city will never cease to inspire and move me. I will always be proud to call York my home.”

York is one of England’s finest and most beautiful historic cities. The Romans knew it as Eboracum. To the Saxons it was Eoforwick. The Vikings – who came as invaders but stayed on in settlements – called it Jorvik. Its more recent history also characterises the city – its Minster and medieval architecture, its Georgian town houses, and its wonderful Victorian railway station.

The York of today is a fashionable city that successfully combines its heritage and superb historic architecture with sophisticated designer shops, smart restaurants, bars and cafes, to attract tourists from all over the world.

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of York’s modern life is inextricably linked with its past. Even their evening entertainment includes ghost walks through the city’s shadowy snickleways and ginnels to find haunted pubs – of which York boasts a great many.

Within its ancient, encircling walls York’s medieval streets and buildings are beautifully preserved and the historic heart of the city is largely traffic-free, making it quiet, clean and very pleasant to stroll around, day and night. Stonegate and Petergate, York’s two most stylish shopping streets, still run along the same

routes as they did 2000 years ago, when they were called Via Praetoria and Via Principalis and led to the massive Roman headquarters which once occupied the site where the vast gothic Minster stands today, dominating the city. This utterly

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magnificent building took 250 years to build and was consecrated in 1472. It contains England’s greatest concentration of medieval stained glass, including the great east window which, measuring 186 square metres, is thought to be the largest area of stained glass in the world.

The city is recognised the world over as an archaeological treasure trove. JORVIK, now a state-of-the-art visitor attraction,

is one of the best-known sites in the city, and since the dig here in 1976 it has captured and sustained the public imagination. Over 15,000 objects were recovered in the process of uncovering a Viking village complete with workshops, rubbish pits, latrines and wells.

The most spectacular find was an exquisitely-preserved Anglo Saxon helmet, now on view in the Castle Museum.

There is nothing more evocative of York’s medieval era than the narrow streets and snickleways, winding haphazardly through the city centre and these days home to fashionable boutiques and cafes, with unforgettable names such as Coffee Yard, Swinegate, Grape Lane (formerly Grope Lane), Mad Alice Lane and – most famous of all – The 50+ Show Magazine

the Shambles: This former street of butchers’ shops has survived as one of the most complete medieval streets in Europe, and remains in such remarkable condition that you can still see the wide windowsills on which goods were displayed for sale and even the hooks upon which cuts of meat were hung.

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, the Guildhall (finest medieval example of its

kind in Europe), and the Minster itself are all enduring examples of extraordinary medieval endeavour, and a relatively recent discovery was Barley Hall – a timberframed hall house dating from the Wars of the Roses, tucked away in the snickleways off Stonegate. It had been hidden away for centuries behind brick buildings, but was found to be well preserved, and has now been restored and furnished in full colourful medieval style and is open to the public. We even know that Alderman William Snawsell, goldsmith and Lord Mayor of York resided here at the end of the fifteenth century.

In the 18th century York was regarded by the monied classes as an attractive and elegant alternative to London and the city’s many remaining Georgian town houses and buildings are a precious reminder of its most elegant manifestation.

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Top 5 things to do & see York Minster National Railway Museum JORVIK Viking Centre York’s CHOCOLATE Story The Shambles restaurant, were designed by Richard, Earl of Burlington, in 1731, and were some of the earliest neo-classical buildings in Europe, and the Red House near the Minster, now Red House Antiques and home to an impressive collection of Georgian, Victorian and art deco artefacts. But perhaps nowhere sums up Georgian York as well as Fairfax House, one of the most distinguished 18th century townhouses in Britain and now the ideal backdrop to the Noel Terry (of the famous confectionery firm) Collection of Furniture, also one of the finest of its type.

York’s first railway station was built in 1839, and the present magnificent edifice dates from 1877 – when opened it was the largest in Europe. The city is therefore a natural setting for the National Railway Museum. Nearly half a million visitors visit each year, enjoying over 100 engines, interactive displays and lavish exhibitions.

Summer brings the racing season to York. From May to October the Ebor Races lend a frivolous, excited air to the city as everyone heads for the Knavesmire to cheer on their hot tip.

Besides the racing, York has events all year round, including the Jorvik Viking Festival in February, the Early Music Festival in July (York is the location of the National Centre for Early Music), and the Festival of Food and Drink in September. Newcomers to the festival scene over recent years are the Roman Festival and with more of a 21st century air about them the Festival of Discovery and SightSonic, two superb digital arts and new science events.

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ACROSS 9 Theatrical long-runner and catcher (9) 10 Part of a step in escalator is ergonomic (5) 11 Strip under unusual ship (7) 12 Burnt out through having worked as a domestic? (7) 13 Disbelieving article removed from act, special amendment (9) 16 Underworld dealer at border of garden? (5) 17 A lot of money for bank worker, one predicts (7,6) 20 Meat company breaching embargo (5) 21 Sooner than expected coming round home with serious intent (9) 24 Look over, seeing last of heap carried by ant, perhaps (7) 25 Joint part, or meat spread all come back for (7) 27 Sticky mess from weapon, eg, being returned (5) 28 Choice covering period for military process (9) DOWN 1 Foreign affairs? (6) 2 Enjoyment at start of day for Kitty (4) 3 Leave an area with insufficient water (6) 4 Gentleman on the up has one flower (4) 5 One who hopes for market profits, he guesses (10) 6 Dud flare exploded? That’s terrible (8) 7 Strain suffered by chap is harsh (10) 8 Restrains new wives left inside (7) 14 Taking the spirits away (10) 15 Generally accepted practice for the assembly (10) 18 Offered to look after wild deer (8) 19 A game to shorten in length (7) 22 Accessorieas are old and mostly rubbish (6) 23 Hankers for tales out East (6) 25 Look like Tom? (4) 26 Arranged the table to give student a hand (4)

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STRAIGHT ACROSS 9 Cheese-baited lure (9) 10 Upright part of a step (5) 11 Remove clothes (7) 12 Blackened by fire (7) 13 Having doubts (9) 16 Field divider (5) 17 Crystal-ball gazer (7,6) 20 Pork product (5) 21 Seriously, resolutely (9) 24 Examine for flaws (7) 25 Bone forming the kneecap (7) 27 Gooey stuff (5) 28 Surgical procedure (9)

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DOWN 1 Secret romances (6) 2 Provide capital for (4) 3 Sandy wilderness (6) 4 Flower also called the flag (4) 5 Investor in shares (10) 6 Horrendous (8) 7 Substance such as aftershave (10) 8 Horses’ headgear parts (7) 14 Casting out (demons) (10) 15 Organised meeting of enthusiasts (10) 18 Made an offer for a fixed price (8) 19 Shorten a novel (7) 22 Additional runs at cricket (6) 23 Has a longing for (6) 25 Shifty glance (4) 26 Produced eggs (4)

ACROSS: 9 Mousetrap 10 Riser 11 Undress 12 Charred 13 Sceptical 16 Fence 17 Fortune teller 20 Bacon 21 Earnestly 24 Inspect 25 Patella 27 Gunge 28 Operation.

DOWN: 1 Amours 2 Fund 3 Desert 4 Iris 5 Speculator 6 Dreadful 7 Astringent 8 Bridles 14 Exorcising 15 Convention 18 Tendered 19 Abridge 22 Extras 23 Yearns 25 Peep 26 Laid.

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