Stories
Sometimes in life it does us the world of good to just stop for a moment, settle down with a nice cup of tea or coffee and take some time out to be inspired, entertained or educated with a story online.
Our Stories section does just that with short, bite-size stories to read online from Annabel, Grace and a whole team of contributors covering a myriad of different subjects from the serious to the downright daft and all aimed at our marvellously mature audience of ladies over 50.
We love discovering new products, sharing personal experiences and laughing at how absurd life can sometimes be! Our Backpacking Granny shares hilarious travel stories while Yorkshire Lass brings us tales from the Scottish Borders of making new friends, lockdown lessons and being a ‘late adopter’ when it comes to technology. Bumble loves to share reviews on the latest beauty products on the market for older skin and delicious recipes, while Lesley is a psychotherapist specialising in midlife transitions, health wellness and weight management issues who writes beautifully insightful pieces like Looking after your mental health: coping, accepting and adapting to change.
Louloulapomme brings us a taste of France from her B&B, finding humour in all situations, even negotiating with her uninvited visitor, Elvis the rat! Marvellous Mother-in-law shares her story of carving out a new life after losing her husband eight years ago while Miranda shares her sense of humour whilst dividing her time between London and Sri Lanka. Page Turner’s book reviews give the perfect five-minute taster to your next bedtime tome or holiday read.
So why not make a cup of tea and take five to read a couple of uplifting stories for women and let us know your comments at the footer of the page…
Childhood Memories of World War 2
Catching a common cold and its knock-on effects
One way to have a Memorable Big Birthday
We can celebrate the New Year and Embrace Health at Every Age
Keeping Positive can be tricky sometimes…
How Old Do You Feel? Thoughts on kissing a handsome doctor
Regardless of the weather the dogs need walking
BackPacking Granny enjoys some Christmas traditions down under
“They’re not real, you know!” Shiba Inus having some Festive Fun
It’s my age, I keep being told ; failing eyes, teeth and ears
Old friendships are indestructible but Covid put many on pause
Four Henley Blondes - from left to right, The Page Turner, Backpacking Granny, @janegordon5100, Annabel and 4 Doodles doing our daily walk. We are determined to keep moving and fit. One of us turns 80 next birthday, and she turned up in gold leggings, leopard print gloves, a stylish hat and excellent makeup. She put the rest of us to shame!!
.
#henleyblondes #womenover70 #womenover60 #womenintheir60s #womenintheir70s #keepmoving #gettingfit #10000steps #dailywalk #doodlesofinstagram #dogwalking @grannygoldie @janetrotman1
2 days ago
Grace working with her trusted @officialfilofax Read why she loves it in her latest Lifestyle Essentials post which also includes many other products eg @viviscal.uk for thinning hair and a bobble remover for knitwear.
It’s all in our latest edition of the Annabel & Grace online magazine for #womenover50
.
#annabelandgrace #annabelandgracemagazine #timeofourlives #womenintheir60s #womenover60 #womenover70
#lifestyleessentials
2 days ago
Healthcare for our eyes from @mthkcom 10% discount code ANNABELANDGRACE10 Full review on our website.
.
#eyecare #eyehealth #mthk #lookingafteryourself #annabelandgrace #annabelandgracemagazine #womenover50 #womenintheir60s #womenover60 #soreeyes #tiredeyes #dryeyes
3 days ago
Who would you rather not be without apart from family and friends?
For Grace it’s Janice who has been keeping her house spotless for over a decade and she’s a dab hand at sewing too. “Thank you J - you truly are my treasure!”
.
#housekeeper #houseproud #lifesaver #couldntdowithout #personaltreasure #bestkeptsecret #annabelandgrace #annabelandgracemagazine #womensupportingwomen
5 days ago
I found these pics of Grace which were taken a few years ago by a wonderful photojournalist and friend Clive Limpkin, who sadly moved on in 2020 to that great photo studio in the sky. He worked for the @dailymail for 20 years. He was award-winning for his iconic images of Derry (the Battle of Bogside) in the late 1960s and early 1970s and they came to define the NI Troubles.
I love these photos of Grace as Clive has managed to capture her fun-loving spirit and ‘joie de vivre’. Nothing beats a smile and even better laughter!
We miss Clive but he is never forgotten.
.
@alexlimpkin
.
#grace #annabelandgrace #womenintheir60s #womenover60
#photoimage #laughter #greatsmile #timeofourlives #naturalbeauty
5 days ago
There is a house in Henley-on-Thames that is for sale. It is called Bird Place - grade 2 listed with wonderful river frontage. One of the current owners is an artist and she regularly paints the hoarding that is roadside reflecting the seasons. This one was last winter’s mural but it seems perfect for the cold spell🥶 that we are all experiencing so I thought I would share the pics.
Such a great way to cheer up what would have been a dull wooden fence.
.
#henleyonthames #birdplace #mural #coldspell #winterweather #annabelandgrace #annabelandgracemagazine #lovewherewelive #riverthames #riverside #riversideliving #wrapupwarm #frost #snowscene #wallart
1 week ago
Last night I had a supper party - it was a hangover from Christmas ie friends who we had had to postpone for one reason or another. We celebrated Chinese New Year - the year of the rabbit. So we all dressed up a bit (sparkly boots and a few seasons ago skirt from @hopefashion) Dressing up a little made it all feel a bit more special.
What to cook? No not Chinese as I am not very good at that!
But no problem as Grace had just done a fabulous post - ‘Tastebud Pleasers: Grace’s favourite recipes of 2022’ and so I made Roasted Chicken Orzotto Milanese-Style (@janelovettcookery ) followed by a Plum and Apple Galette (@riverford )
We started the evening with a @pinkstergin G&T!
.
#supperparty #saturdayevening #supperwithfriends #dressingup #sparkle #recipes #tastebudpleaser #cookinginspiration #annabelandgracemagazine #annabelandgrace #womenover50 #womenover60
1 week ago
End of another week and the next edition of A&G complete. Newsletter gone out to our subscribers. Time for a coffee and even though it is really cold there is nothing better than a quick bout of fresh air. We have both been trying to keep up our daily walk and exercise even just a quick 10 minute stretch in the morning is better than nothing. I have started doing some breath exercises too as I suffer from sinusitis so I think it may help. Grace is kept busy looking after her nonagenarian mother and stepfather. I spoke to her during the week and she was pushing her mother in a wheelchair around Waitrose. I think she can count that as exercise!
Mobility is so important and so we need to keep fit and strong for as long as we can. Having said all of that both of us have had niggles with our hips recently. I am taking Strong Bones from @futureyoucambridge and doing lots of yoga with @yogawithmaddy.co
Maddy has taught me some great stretches for my hips and my lower back which I try to do daily.
Wasn’t it Mae West who said, “Getting old is not for the faint of heart.” Youth and adulthood are also not without their challenges but if you can keep a smile on your face and all body parts moving you are doing well!!
Have a great weekend, A&G xx
.
#womenover50 #womenover60 #womenover70 #annabelandgracemagazine #annabelandgrace #onlinemagazineforwomen #weekend #coffeebreak #womenintheir60s #womenintheir50s #keepingmoving #keepingfit #smile
1 week ago
Even on the coldest days it is good to get out and blow the cobwebs away. Standing on Henley bridge certainly does that as it can be like a wind tunnel! Anything is better than the rain! What’s the temperature where you are? It’s a healthy +2.5 here - a bit of ground frost but not enough to keep us inside all day.
Personally I love the frost as the dogs don’t get so muddy on a dog walk. Have you read our latest post about ‘Dirty Dogs’ and some of the best products to keep them clean.
.
#lovewhereilive #frost #frosty #colddays #winter #betterthanrain #dirtydogs #cleaningdogs #doggroomingtips #henleyonthames #doodlesofinstagram #annabelandgrace #annabelandgracemagazine #womenover60 #womenover50 #womenover70
1 week ago
