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It's important to stay connected with loved ones – and the world – in retirement. Here you'll find ideas on entertaining at home and keeping mind & body active

A collage featuring Yosemite Valley, a Mars rover, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, an underwater sea turtle, and a dog sled in a snowy forest.

Discover the virtual world

Discover these free virtual tours and 360 videos of some of the world's most spectacular natural gems.

2 May 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
Rows of vinyl records organized by alphabetical dividers in a record store, with handwritten labels such as "Eagles" and "Hendrix.

Desert island discs: Mr Oddy

We caught up with Mr Oddy from Audley Clevedon, to play the famous BBC Radio 2 show ‘Desert Island Discs’

1 May 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
A purple-toned calendar for May lists daily activity ideas, including baking, games, puzzles, exercise, virtual calls, reading, and creative or wellness tasks.

30 day wellness calendar - May

Following on from our wellbeing expert's calendar of 30 steps to positivity, here are 30 more mindful ideas for May...

30 Apr 2020
Top tips
Health & Wellness
A straight path covered with wood chips runs between rows of blooming flowers, including yellow, red, and pink varieties, surrounded by trees in the background.

Celebrate National Gardening Week with virtual garden tours

National Gardening Week is upon us, and many gardens have opened their gates using virtual videos tours.

28 Apr 2020
Event
Health & Wellness
Collage of various small birds perched on branches and fences, including a robin, jay with a nut, sparrows, starling, and others, against natural outdoor backgrounds.

An introduction to birdwatching

With over 400 species of birds recorded in Great Britain, there is no better time to start birdwatching.

27 Apr 2020
Top tips
Health & Wellness
A close-up view of a glass mug filled with frothy coffee, with a metal straw on the left side.

Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie

Looking for a quick and easy smoothie to start your day or refuel after a workout? A Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie makes the most of the ingredients you probably already have in the cupboard.

24 Apr 2020
Recipe
Food
A word search puzzle with the words "ST GEORGES DAY" and "ENGLAND" highlighted in red, forming a cross shape in the center of the grid.

St George's Day Wordsearch

Here's our St George's Day-themed Wordsearch. Can you find the 'very English' hidden words?

24 Apr 2020
Competition
Health & Wellness
Logo for the 5th Anniversary of National Tea Day featuring a teapot with a British flag and celebratory text.

#NationalTeaDay #VirtualTeaParty

Join the virtual par-tea this national tea day

21 Apr 2020
Event
Food
A brown dachshund with a collar is sitting on a yellow chair, looking up towards the camera in bright sunlight.

Celebrating National Pet Month

Owning a pet has always provided a sense of comfort and companionship, it is now an even greater luxury to have a four legged friend by your side.

21 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A small room with a gray sofa, framed pictures on the walls and stacked on books, a desk with a chair, and a dark wooden floor.

Armchair Treasure Hunting: What is it and how to get started

Do you have an armchair? Do you enjoy puzzles? Sit back and relax.

20 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
Two smiling older adults stand outside a brick house, holding Easter cards and gifts. The man wears a short-sleeve plaid shirt; the woman wears a striped blouse.

Audley owners on the radio

Mrs and Mrs Finney gave Radio Kent listeners an insight into isolation in an Audley village...

20 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A picnic table viewed from above, covered with assorted food items like bread, waffles, skewers, berries, juice, and plates, with utensils and paper scattered around.

Brain teaser

Can you spot the halloumi in this picture?

17 Apr 2020
Blog
Health & Wellness