Yours Magazine

Yours is the UK’s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for women over 50. We offer targeted, trusted and useful advice, whether it’s to help readers look their best, to stay healthy and active, enjoy their free time or to manage their money better. We celebrate 50-plus women overcoming difficulties or achieving amazing things. We like to look back with our readers and listen to their views too.

Welcome…

The View from Yours • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

DANCING IN THE STREET

‘I’m very lucky to have Mum’ • The nation’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone is a family man through and through, Yours discovers

‘Looking after Billie IS MY REAL JOB’ • Lorraine Kelly talks to us about the heartbreaking loss of her beloved dad, the joy of watching daughter Rosie walk down the aisle, and being a nana

‘Art is for everyone’ • Steph McGovern, 44, on what her career so far has taught her

‘I like being away from the spotlight’ • At 79, singer songwriter Kiki Dee tells Yours there’s one benefit of ageing she’s quite liking

Super heroes! • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

Pets of the fortnight

NATURE NEWS

‘My special circus is a flying success!’ • Emma Taylor, 54, has created a circus troupe with a difference – you have to be over 50 to join

Is not retiring the secret to a longer life? • A growing number of over-60s are choosing to stay in work – or even start afresh – saying purpose, routine and social connection are just as vital as pensions when it comes to healthy ageing. Yours speaks to two people who have rejected the traditional retirement age…

My big mouth got me the perfect gig! • Faye Thompson, 60, loves being a town crier

Wardrobe classics • The timeless pieces to buy now and wear for years to come

SLEEK and CHIC • Tips and tricks to keep your hair looking its best this summer

RED alert • Brighten your wardrobe with these bold buys

Keep on moving • Find ways to stay active when you have reduced mobility and fatigue

Cut your cancer risk • Improve your health with small changes, backed by science

Don’t be fooled by food labels • Navigate supermarket shelves with confidence by separating nutrition facts from clever marketing

PICKY BITS LUNCH • These delicious bites are great to pack and take along on summer days out!

Sunshine on a plate • Make the most of summer with lunch in the garden

Outside in • Refresh your space with fresh greenery, foliage prints, rattan and soft wooden accessories

Wedding BOUQUET • If you are going to a wedding this summer, why not offer to do the flowers instead of buying a gift?

Let it glow! • These jam jar tea light cosies create stunning textured patterns

CRUISE like a PRO • These expert tips will help you save money, skip stress and sail smarter

How to save on days out • Make the most of the summer sunshine, with outings that won’t blow your budget

Money MATTERS • Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer

SMART sensors • Help your houseplants flourish with a handy monitor

BLEND IT UP • Enjoy smoothies and juices on the go with a handy cordless blender

The great outdoors • From grand estates to hidden gems, explore some of the UK’s most inspiring gardens

Telling time for Trumpton • We look back 60 years to rediscover the joys of the Trumpton trilogy

Top dogs • Superstar pets were often used as props in publicity shots but they were also much-loved animals as these pictures show

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