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…

This fortnight I’ve been inspired by…

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

Park life

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

‘It’s such fun bringing joy’ • As she steps out on stage in a musical classic, Felicity Kendal talks about the delight of taking on a new challenge, her love of decluttering and memories of The Good Life

My lessons from life • Broadcaster and Proms presenter Katie Derham (51) tells us what makes her tick

‘It’s great seeing dreams come true’ • With a new series of A Country Life for Half the Price now on TV, Kate Humble explains why it’s very different to a normal property programme – and how she overcame her fear of sewing

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

NATURE NEWS

The healing power of video games • With a recent study showing those of us aged 55 to 64 are now the fastest growing audience for video games, we explore what’s behind the trend and its benefits

READY, STEADY, PLAY! • Great games for beginners to get you started...

‘We need more plug-in points’ • Why electric car driver Sue Peachey is calling on big organisations such as supermarkets to provide more public charging points

Helping to heal broken hearts • As foster carers Norma and Ian Scott mark more than 30 years of opening their home to children, they tell Yours how patience, kindness and love can help mend anyone

WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT? • To mark International Cat Day on August 8, we celebrate the most fascinating facts about our feline friends

‘We are like a family’ • With a new film set for cinemas later this month, music maestro André Rieu chats about his deep love for his orchestra, spreading happiness and baking cakes!

Where are they now? • Pop legend Vince Hill chats about a life-changing visit to Margate, living with sight loss and a return to the stage

Celebrate in style • Whether it’s a wedding on the horizon, or a long-awaited get-together with loved ones, these dressed-up looks will have you feeling great whatever the occasion!

Budget beauty buys • Who says you need to spend a lot to look your best? Beauty Editor Michelle Nightingale recommends these hardworking beauty products that will leave you with change to spare

Dive in! • Heading to your local pool or somewhere a little more exotic? Make a splash with these stylish and comfy swimwear options

DARE to bare!

Do you have ‘illness anxiety’? • When do general concerns about our health become a problem, and how can we correct them?

Walk for a happy tum! • From losing weight around your middle, to helping you feel fuller, here are nine ways a walk can work wonders for your health

‘Walking has improved my IBS symptoms’ • Janice Sadler (57) from Bolsover, Chesterfield

‘Walking reduces my menopause stress’

‘Walking helped me lose 3st’ • Jo Spencer (51) from Essex

Create a ‘not-to-do’ list! • Set boundaries and create some much-needed time for yourself with this simple technique

Sharing the CARING • Our Reader Care Editor Rosie Sandall is here with compassion, support and advice for carers

Fire up the grill! •...