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…

Make a meal of it

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

Beautiful bookshops • As we celebrate World Book Day on March 4, we indulge in a little escapism and take a whistle-stop tour of some of the world’s most stunning bookshops

Meeting Place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures and wise words…

Kindness in action

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LET’S HEAR FROM YOU…

Subscriber of the fortnight!

Yearbook appeal

‘Romance doesn’t have an age limit’ • For award-winning actress Alison Steadman love can be in the air no matter what age you happen to be…

Unforgettable roles

TALKING ’BOUT our generation • As a competition reveals an upbeat alternative to the ‘elderly crossing’ road sign, we ask whether the tide is finally turning on negative age stereotypes

Age-positive inspiration

my lessons from life • Actress Laila Rouass (49), revisiting her role as Dr Sahira Shah in Holby City, chats about being back on the wards and her philosophy of life

‘I count my blessings’ • With a new album just out, Bonnie Tyler chats to Yours about facing her fears and learning new skills

For the love of animals • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

‘Why we’re wild about weeds’ • How a growing band of ‘rebel botanists’ is encouraging us to cherish the weeds growing in our towns and cities

Delivering kindness …in a tuk-tuk! • How community hero Prem Gyani has been collecting and repurposing old laptops that he delivers to schoolchildren to help with home learning

HAVE A SPARE LAPTOP?

WELL PIE NEVER! • As we mark British Pie Week, here are some fascinating facts behind one of our top comfort foods

‘The faithful friends who saved me’ • Broadcaster, radio show host and writer Nicky Campbell, chats about the two best pals he 'll always be grateful for

‘Being part of Long Lost Family is such a privilege’

SWEET DREAMS • Set your alarm to snooze and relax in these comfy nightwear updates, says Fashion Editor Michelle Nightingale

How to future-proof your eyesight • As a new early detection glaucoma test hits the high street, Lizzy Dening shares some expert advice on how to keep your vision stronger for longer

TURBO CHARGE YOUR VACCINE! 2021 • When it’s your turn to receive the jab, here are a few ways to make sure it’s extra effective, says Lizzy Dening

Your spring wardrobe • Give your wardrobe a whole new look for less with Fashion Editor Michelle Nightingale’s affordable updates

PLANET FRIENDLY BEAUTY • Be kind to the world and your body by switching to more eco-friendly beauty choices, says Beauty Editor Michelle Nightingale

NATURAL Vs SYNTHETIC

HELLO Hyacinth! • Grow your own springtime hyacinths indoors with our top tips

Write your memoirs • You don’t have to be famous or an author to tell your story – Jo Carnegie tells us how to go about it

Making more memories • Don’t fancy writing? There are lots of other things you can do

A LEG UP ON THE PROPERTY LADDER • News, tips and expert advice to help you manage your finances and stay in control of your cash

Your questions ANSWERED

TECH TALK • Looking after our health has never...