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…
Dreaming of two weeks Holiday in the sunshine by a pool or the sea
Nature at its best: an early morning walk during the heatwave
What could we Preserve and what should we leave behind?
When did we stop falling over and start having a fall?
“Good interference”: I know you didn’t ask me but…
Is your mid-sixties a good time to change your Lifestyle?
It’s Show Time and the Judging Begins
Tea for Two – Janet & Rollo the dog are welcomed at St Ermin’s Hotel
Bradford is going through something of an artistic resurgence
Good friends – quality is infinitely preferable to quantity
Northern Male finds Benediction
This week on the Annabel & Grace website. New articles for #womenover50
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9 hours ago
The Marks and Spencer beauty department is a wow! So many regular brands like @cliniqueuk & @avedauk together with their own very popular brands such as @autographatms
We were spoilt for choice and the other great thing is you can wander around trying the testers without being hassled by a pushy sales person. Though if you need there is advice at hand.
@marksandspencer @marksandspencerbeautypr All clothes and shoes from Marks and Spencer
A/W collection
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1 day ago
Marks & Spencer are not only great for their clothes, footwear, underwear and food. They also have a great homewares section. This Autumn we are all watching our money but maybe a new throw to keep us warm or some faux flowers as fresh ones are so expensive may just give our homes a bit of an uplift.
Annabel & Grace are both wearing clothes,
Shoes and scarf all from the new Autumn collection at M&S.
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4 days ago
Today, 23rd September, is officially the end of Summer 😢 But as you can see we are not getting out all our drab clothes. We are keeping summer going with our clothes. And of course layering with these Claire Cable jumpers £59 and Georgina Gilets £96 (use code A&G10 for 10% off the gilet until tomorrow only) from Artichoke Collection. We may be wearing our gilets inside this winter with the increase in energy prices!
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@artichokegirls jumpers & gilets
@callashoesuk - Grace’s red shoes
@vivaia_official - Annabel’s hot pink shoes
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1 week ago
Just a few beauty products that have crept into my bathroom cabinet. All of them do what it says on the ‘tin’. Obviously they are not miracle creams or lotions but they all help and they make me feel I am doing my best for my skin and hair!! Just taking that time out to pamper oneself is so important and if you feel good then you will look good.
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@praibeautyuk Ageless Upper Arm Creme
@muradskincareuk Environmental Shield
@erborian_uk CC Dull Correct & BB Eye
@baebrow eyebrow serum
@maybelline_makeupuk Curl Bounce Mascara
@mvanclarke 3 more inches silver blonde shampoo
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1 week ago
Why should we all keep making an effort with how we dress on a daily basis? Surely as women over 50 we have become invisible women. NOT SO according to our guest fashion writer Maggie Cox (aged 81 yrs) and we agree. Read Maggie’s article: Style for Women over 50 - Reasons we shouldn’t give up. (Link in bio) Grace is wearing blouse from @winserlondon (many seasons ago) Jeans from @marksandspencer Jewellery from charity shop.
Annabel is wearing t-shirt from @patraselections jeans from @me_andem jewellery from @analuisany
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1 week ago
A friend of A&G, Libbla Kelly, queued to see Her Majesty The Queen lying in state. She shares her experience and the incredible feelings she has been left with in the latest article on our website. Have a read. Link on our website.
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2 weeks ago
Our header post this week from Grace is ‘Internet Dating for the Over 50’: Grace goes on a manhunt.
See how she got on with this minefield of modern dating.
Annabel & Grace are both wearing knitwear from the new collection at @silverpinkcompany - delicious colours and styles!
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2 weeks ago
Autumn is coming so we have been having a try on of some of the knitwear from @silverpinkcompany and @artichokegirls
Have a look at Grace’s latest fashion post - What we wore last week. (Link in bio) And we have a 10% discount code for The Artichoke Georgina Gilet - A&G10 (valid until 24th Sept)
We hate saying goodbye to summer but are determined to keep sunshine going with lots of colour in our wardrobes.
We may need warm knitwear, gilets and lots of layers if we are to keep warm since we won’t be turning up the dial on our heating thermostat!
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2 weeks ago
