4 SENIOR LIFESTYLE 18 OCTOBER 2015


Welcome


With the days getting shorter and colder, you may need something to keep your spirits high — so brighten up dull days with festivals for the over-50s this season (p46). We round up the best half-term events for children, and Alana Genge of Grandparents Plus shares her top tips (p4). To prepare you for these


active days ahead, chartered physiotherapist for the elderly, Joy Ogude, shares exercises to keep you fit and healthy (p30). Elsewhere, Nick Sanderson,


CEO at Audley Retirement Villages, offers advice on downsizing to a home that fits your retirement (p18) and James Antoniou, head of Wills for the Co-operative Legal Services, explains the importance of making a Will (p12).


Legal Advice, Private Client & Legacies


Retirement Planning & Property


Homecare, Healthcare & Mobility


Lifestyle & Hobbies


Keep the little ones happy this half-term


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of you who’ll be on duty over half- term (and beyond), there’s no need to worry about rainy days stuck in the house. We’ve rounded up the best events on offer this autumn, with plenty of opportunities for little feet and big imaginations to run wild: See the new story by award-


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winning duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer come to life in a fun adaptation of Te Scarecrows’ Wedding. It’s on at Te Old Market in Hove from 14-15 November and at Te Lowry in Salford from 29 October-1 November. Head to Tatton Park


in Cheshire for Ghosts in the Garden, held from 24 October-1 November. Go on a ghost hunt in the garden or settle down for some storytelling. Take your


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grandkids along to How to be a Roman Soldier at Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland, from 24 October-1 November. In Edinburgh, head to the Royal


Botanic Gardens for this year’s Botanic Lights. Wander dreamlike paths, spot trees lit with lasers and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Gardens aſter dark. Mulled wine will keep you warm as the little ones play. Near Birmingham, Beckett’s Farm is hosting a whacky week of


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Top tips for keeping busy


Alana Genge, of Grandparents Plus, shares her tips for keeping little ones amused: • Share an activity you love. Whether it’s baking, gardening or sewing, they’ll love to try out ‘grown-up’ activities and will cherish those skills you’ve passed on for years to come.


• Switch roles. Get them to help you with something they can do better than you, such as working out how to use a new computer, phone or gadget.


• Let your grandchild invite a friend and their grandparent over for tea. Having two children is sometimes easier than one, as they can entertain each other. It will also provide you with an opportunity to share some time — and a welcome break — with another grandparent.


• Get outdoors. On a nice day, try out your local nature trails or visit a farm. Many are free to visit and will organise exciting activities for children during the school holidays.


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Pumpkin Parlour events from 25-31 October. Fancy dress is welcome. In Somerset, take little ones for a


day of picking and pressing apples on 25 October, then let them run free in the award-winning orchard at Barrington Court. Michael Rosen’s Bear Hunt,


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a fantastic interactive exhibition in the Discover Children’s Story Centre in London. It’s jam-packed with adventures for children of all ages, from bear-hunting trails to fact- finding missions. Te acclaimed Dinosaur Zoo


Live, a must-see show for dinosaur fans, is touring until 15 November. Upcoming venues include Bath, Cardiff and Milton Keynes. Finally, don’t miss this year’s Get


Creative Family Arts Festival, a UK-wide festival, running until 1 November and promising art, circus, dance, music and much more.


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