Author Archives: Mark

Volunteering locally

Volunteering locally

As a new reader of your lively publication, I’m delighted to learn how my fellow over-50s use the extra time retirement affords to indulge in all sorts of daredevil pursuits – like skydiving, wi ...
Winter singer, soldier, spy

Winter singer, soldier, spy

Tina Foster reviews: In Winter by Katie Melua, Boots on the Ground by Richard Dannatt and The Spy by Paulo Coelho Music to warm your heart Katie Melua released her debut album ‘Call Off The Search’ in ...
5 tips to boost your mood

5 tips to boost your mood

We’ve all heard how important it is to look after our physical health – to keep to a healthy weight, take regular exercise and eat well. But what about our mental health? You may be confused about wha ...
Charlie the pigeon

Charlie the pigeon

An injured pigeon which was nursed back to health by a kind family after it fell out of a tree in their garden now believes it’s one of their pets. The bird, named Charlie, comes when he is called, ha ...