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How good are the community events and resources near you?

As this community site has grown, I've noticed members from around the country have begun to share information about an array of excellent…

Started by Kathryn in Politics and current affairsLatest Reply

Todays budget more bad news for people who are getting older

  Oh dear as a spritly 57 year old who was coming to terms with working untill 65 just the news last week that it was increasing to 66! Ok…

Started by suzanne mary charles in Politics and current affairsLatest Reply

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Voluntary work

Why is it assumed by everyone that all people over 60 want to do voluntary work, rather than have paid employment.  Personally i am sick of…

Started by june frances muskett in Politics and current affairs

21 on Thursday
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Give Back Our Benefits eh !!

Much has been said in the press recently about how the "Well Off" elderely should hand back their benefits.I'd like to remind them that its…

Started by Geff Carson in Politics and current affairs

1 on Thursday
Reply by Alan Cummings

Becoming Democratic

You may be aware that large organisations and other groups use "Lobbyists" as a way of influencing government actions, and decisions that b…

Started by Alan Cummings in Politics and current affairs

5 on Thursday
Reply by Alan Cummings

Getting made redundant

I am facing the above in two months time, and as fifty seven year old I thought I would have problems getting future employment. Get regist…

Started by Neil Hackwell in Politics and current affairs

19 on Thursday
Reply by Joe Wasylyk

The closing of the Saga Zone website

As a network of older people using a community website, I wondered if any of you guys had heard about or had a view on the closure of Saga'…

Started by Kathryn in Politics and current affairs

1 on Wednesday
Reply by richard jnw

Going back to university after 60?

I’ve been reading this morning about comments from the universities minister, David Willetts, that suggest the government wants pensioners…

Started by Kathryn in Politics and current affairs

20 on Wednesday
Reply by richard jnw

NHS - a song of despair!

       I hope you like this song about the NHS Best wishes, Oliver   Despairing NHS  (to the tune of Clementine)   1.       In th…

Started by Oliver Swingler in Politics and current affairs

0 on Wednesday

old age

old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill !!

Started by michael strickland in Politics and current affairs

0 on Monday

Older people in big houses - selfish?

One of today's leading news stories focuses on the call of new group; The Intergenerational Foundation, for tax breaks to encourage older p…

Started by Grey Pride in Politics and current affairs

81 Apr 2
Reply by Michael Thompson

car insurance

Dear All RSA penalise motorists over 70 about £100 per year even if you have maximum no claims bonus. Do others have this experience? I thi…

Started by derek clements-croome in Politics and current affairs

2 Apr 2
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