Travel 10 Tips for reducing costs on holiday
16/06/2011
When you reach retirement age it’s more important than ever to be careful with your cash. Those who would like a holiday without breaking the bank this year are in luck; for cheap holidays 2011 things are looking good if you book with a low-cost airline.
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The Ramblers take steps to enjoy longer summer evenings
As the days get lighter and warmer, the Ramblers invites you join an evening ramble with our programme of Summer Evening Walks taking place across the country from June to September.
OLÉ ME DUCK! Tea and Tapas? Spanish flair and steam locos? Helen Werin heads for Chesterfield
We’re plodding up the 150 or so steps of the Church of St Mary and All Saints on the top of which sits Chesterfield’s famous twisted spire when a little voice asks if we are going to climb right to the top of the “wonky bit”.
Shrewsbury: a town to look up to
With an incredible 660 listed buildings, Shrewsbury has an historic story around every cobbled corner.
We’re getting stiff necks from wandering around Shrewsbury – and it’s not just because our guide, Martin, is 7ft 2ins.
Polymaths and pioneers, philosophers and saints have all left their mark on Lichfield.
Helen Werin goes for some historical overload…
Lichfield’s most famous son, Dr Samuel Johnson, told of how he turned his visiting London-based friend loose in his home city so that the man might “for once see real civility”.
Fast forward 260 years and the sentiment of the man with the most wonderful way with words still has plenty of truth in it.
Bakewell, a taste of the aristocratic lifestyle.
Helen Werin lives the country house dream, if only for a day or two…
It’s breakfast time at The Peacock at Rowsley and the topic of conversation is centred around who is going to be riding side-saddle on a horse, across the 350-year-old bridge, to the magnificent medieval manor house of Haddon Hall nearby.
Birmingham, Explore the possibilities.
Ever-changing Birmingham may roll with the times at astonishing speed, but it has plenty of fascinating windows to the past, as Helen Werin discovers…
Centuries ago the people of Birmingham used to bait bulls with dogs for fun. Apparently it made the animals’ meat more tender. Now their main occupation on a Saturday seems to be shopping or sipping coffee in the Bull Ring, the swish new centre built around the spot where the bulls were once tethered.
Step into spring in National Trust bluebell woods
The sight and scent of blooming bluebells covering a woodland floor on a warm spring day is one of the most magical experiences nature has to offer and with over half the global population of bluebells flowering on these shores, Britain’s beautiful blue spring is a quintessential part of our native landscape.
Time to picnic: 20 hotspots with the national trust.
There’s no better way to enjoy the sunshine than packing a picnic and catching up with friends and family. With parks and gardens in full bloom, the National Trust has highlighted a number of idyllic spots with the best views possible for lunch outdoors.
Where better to spread out a blanket than in a historic park, an intriguing island or in the grounds of an atmospheric abbey or castle ruin? And for those whose picnic preparation isn’t up to scratch, there are plenty of ways to make it extra special with the delicious seasonal food on offer at National Trust cafes and shops.
The facts and figures of retirement go on show
The Retirement Show, Britain’s largest exhibition for the active over-50s returns to Manchester, London and Glasgow in 2011. The Manchester show takes place at Manchester Central (the old G-Mex) on 11-12 March; the London show takes place at London Olympia on 15-16 July and the show in Scotland takes place at the Glasgow SECCon 11-12 November.
There is plenty to do and enough to keep you busy for the whole day at each show. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a friend to collect your goodies!
Bovril announce the winners of the Great Outdoors Revival
Bovril are delighted to be able to announce the winners of the Great Outdoors Revival, with each of the winning five sites netting £20,000 f funding to restore and safeguard their future.
National Trust launches drive to get Britain outdoors
A focus on walking, cycling and camping will help kick-start a major shift in focus for the National Trust as it aims to help more people enjoy the outdoors and get closer to nature.
A great adventure
One of my real great adventures has been closer to home than the norm when I was whale watching sailing from our own English shores to those of Northern Spain. My own fascination with the great whales goes back to my school days and reading Moby Dick by Herman Melville later turned into a film starring Gregory Peck made in the 1950’s. Much of the filming took place at Fishguard in Pembrokeshire South Wales and I was fortunate as a teenager to be in Fishguard during the making of the film.
"Boris adds £14million to cost of Freedom Pass"
Monty Meth of Enfield Over 50s Forum blames London Mayor Boris Johnson for "scuppering" a five-year deal to share the extra cost of using the Freedom Pass at peak times before 9am on weekdays.
Skiing in the Austrian Tirol
If you are looking for guaranteed snow this winter, head to Obergurgl and Sölden resorts in the Austrian Tirol. Obergurgl sits at the southern end of the Ötztal Valley in the Austrian Tirol. It is the country’s highest parish and a favourite among British skiers. At 1,930 metres the traditional mountain village is one of the most snow-sure ski destinations in the Alps and perfect for early season skiing.
