Welcome to Our Place
About Us
Our Place is an informative and social site dedicated to help everyone over 50 get the best out of life.
We are the zestful, insightful best friend you just love to be around, and we live for sharing our experiences and knowledge.
OurPlace was founded with a mission to connect the mature online community to a world of news, features, offers and life changing products they may have missed out on. Bring them all into one place, OurPlace.
What makes us special is that we are a vibrant team of all ages, from 21 to 65 who are all passionate about living life to the fullest irrespective of age. We have built strong relationships with some of the best UK age related businesses with the aim of brokering discounted rates for our Over-50s community.
This site is jam packed with a blend of light hearted and purposeful stories, acting as a comprehensive source of information for over 50s health, over 50s travel, over 50’s work and much more.
You can also mingle with OurPlace on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+ as we are equally active and functional on these social media platforms.
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Danderball: The sport helping over 50s in Belfast stay healthy and social
Walking football is enjoyed by both men and women over the age of 50. Every week, a group of over 50s in West Belfast meet up to socialise and keep healthy by playing an accessible sport many people may not know about. Danderball, also known as walking football, is...
Hay fever ‘misery’ for millions this pollen season – expert advice for prevention and treatment
Warmer temperatures occurring earlier in the year are expected to worsen the common condition. Silver Surfers reports that this spring and summer, an estimated 10 million Britons will experience “absolute misery” as the effects of hay fever set in. George Sandhu,...
Light fantastique: Paris through the eyes of the Impressionists
From Monet to Degas, the luminosity of Paris has inspired countless artists. As the city celebrates 150 years of impressionism it’s still shining bright. Paris is called the City of Light, possibly because of its early adoption of gas street lighting. But that would...
Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100
In The Ikaria Way, Greek American chef Diane Kochilas offers a roadmap for people who want to incorporate aspects of the Mediterranean island's "Blue Zone" diet into their lives. As one of the world's five designated "Blue Zones", Ikaria, a small Greek island in the...
Safe haven: 5 ways to help garden birds this nesting season
As the nesting season gets underway, our wild birds gear up for the hustle and bustle of building nests, finding a regular supply of food and water and, most importantly, bringing the next generation of birds into the world. Now is the perfect time to get your nest...
Happy horticulture: Why gardening makes us feel better – and how to make the most of it
Gardens can be great for the environment and for wildlife - and they’re good for people too, according to an increasing body of research. Gardening has a long and connected history to science and medicine. For centuries gardens have been a source not only of food on...