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…

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

Far from purrfect! • A father from Sussex raised more than £55,000 for charity with his funny doodles of people’s pets. Now collated into a new book, we share our favourites

Meeting place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures & wise words…

Helen’s solo adventure • Dame Helen Mirren has made some bold career choices over the years but in her latest role, she really is going it alone…

My lessons from life • Former Loose Women panelist and TV presenter Saira Khan (50) talks about family, community, being kind and The Big Lunch

The Great British beach hut revival • As interest in UK beach huts soars like never before, we find out what’s sending so many people to these sweet little sheds on the shore

How about a luxury beach hut?

STARS AT THE SEASIDE!

‘Our hut has special family memories’

‘It’s like a home from home’

Wildlife are the stars!’ • With Springwatch 2021 underway, we chat to presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan and reveal some fascinating facts about the much-loved series

Springwatch IN NUMBERS

Fun Chris facts

‘Love keeps me going’ • How loving great-grandmother Lydia Ina is bringing hope to children, both at home and abroad

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

NATURE NEWS

CHEERS TO THE CHIPPY • As we mark National Fish and Chip Day on June 4, we look at the fascinating history and quirky facts behind one of Britain’s favourite meals

‘Why I live to sing’ • As singer Russell Watson prepares to return to the stage for the first time in 18 months, he chats about his greatest inspiration and why he never takes life for granted

Russell’s guilty pleasure!

Where are they now? • Actress Susan Penhaligon (71) talks getting her big break, her love for playing ‘old bags’ in the theatre and why she’ll never retire

Dresses that SLIM • The sunshine has finally arrived! Fashion Editor Michelle Nightingale has rounded up her favourite flattering frocks for summer

DAY TRIPPER • Perfect for picnics or days out at the coast, these roomy bags are big enough to hold all your essentials…

IS YOUR SKINCARE WORTH THE SPEND? • Bargain buy or bad idea? Beauty Editor Michelle Nightingale investigates where we should splurge and where we can save on our skincare…

SUPER SAVERS • Save some pennies with our affordable Editor-approved daily skincare stars - just don’t forget to add sun protection on top

Rise & shine • Did you know that making the most of the morning sunlight can actually help you sleep better at night? Research shows that exposure to natural daylight during the morning hours helps to reset our circadian rhythm, which is our body’s 24-hour internal clock. Getting outside early will help to push your sleep schedule towards an earlier bedtime and a more peaceful night’s sleep.

Getting back OUT THERE! • If you’re feeling nervous about getting out and about again, you’re not alone. We asked an expert - and our readers – for tips on coping with post-lockdown anxiety

‘What we’re doing to stay calm’ • Readers shared their plans for the next few months...

WHEN TO SEEK HELP

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