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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.
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Chic and cheerful: 14 hotels for affordable European glamour
From a waterfront palace in Greece to a nonna’s house in Italy, these stylish boutique hotels offer character and comfort at a budget-friendly price. GREECE Toes in the sea on Kastellorizo Just 2km from the Lycian coast, Kastellorizo is much closer to Turkey than...
Let’s cook! 9 of the UK’s best cooking classes
Whether you consider yourself a dab hand in the kitchen or you rarely make anything more complex than beans on toast, everyone can benefit from attending a cooking class. Cooking is just as relaxing as it is rewarding – and now that we’re able to see friends and...
Stay active! 8 fun and unique activities to get you moving this summer
Exercising in summer can feel challenging. When the sun is beating down on us, we might not feel like going for a walk or bike ride, and retreating to an air-conditioned gym might mean missing out on the beautiful weather. But there are plenty of other fun things you...
The rave secret: Why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits
For those who are burned out, perimenopausal, or both, dancing all night can be a panacea. It’s great exercise, lowers stress, boosts energy and provides connection. No wonder so many are doing it. It’s 4am and I’m in a club - the first time I’ve done this in years....
Al Fresco living: 8 ways to upgrade your outdoor space
From hosting al fresco, star-lit dinners to relaxing with a book in the sunshine, our outdoor spaces can become extensions of our homes. So, with spring steadily approaching, you might be thinking about ways to help your balcony, patio, or garden reach its full...
Cheap cooking: 8 ways to make your food go further
Many of us are feeling the pinch right now, particularly when it comes to food. The Cost of Living Crisis affected most of us, and, while food inflation has slowed, this doesn’t mean prices are falling – only that they’re rising more slowly. Recent data shows that the...
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