Author Archives: Mark

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine

So we approach Christmas. If you go to church then my plea is to make a special effort to encourage your vicar at this busy time. Ask them how they are. Encourage them. Buy them a Mars bar. Say you lo ...
Senior moment

Senior moment

Before I forget… Important information: this month will be the last issue of the year. We shall not be printing a December newspaper but will be back again in January. If you miss your Mature Times ne ...
Letters

Letters

The joy of grandparenting It was interesting to read the article about older people without grandchildren written by Kirsty Woodward, co-founder of Ageing Without Children. My husband and I were unabl ...
Where’s my pint?

Where’s my pint?

A pint of beer or medium glass of wine a day can protect against an early death from Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. Those who drank moderately of between two to three units had lower dea ...