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The retirement REBELS
Record numbers of over-65s are in the workplace – and more than 35,000 over-80s, too. Why do they do it? It’s not all about the money, as we discover…
Back on the shelf
Nicola Beauman has been rescuing and republishing ‘lost’ books from forgotten authors for 25 years and has now acquired a list of 149 titles – and a cult following, too
State of the SMART
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It’s never too late to… be a stand-up comedian
When Marie Cross, 55, from Newport, retired from the RAF, a stand-up comedy course gave her the chance to fulfil a lifelong dream of performing on stage
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With the right care, houseplants can live for decades, but when the internet is awash with contradictory advice, whose guidance should you follow? Our gardening expert finds out
The power of nature
Use the longer days and Easter weekend to bring your garden to life and create a colourful and wildlife-friendly space for summer
Material girls
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Generation games
A self-confessed bad loser, our columnist considers the example it sets his grandchildren. Should he be more gracious in defeat?
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Old age, young love
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