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I was ten years old when I first fell in love with books, and I remember the excitement of reading a novel I couldn't put down before discovering other authors and worlds of escape.

If your flat white is starting to seem a little tedious, don't despair, there are more strange coffees out there than you ever imagined.

As a grandparent, you have you own life to lead. That’s why, when it comes to grandparenting, you want the gestures you do have time to make, be memorable and appreciated.

This is a multi-purpose delight in that it tastes fantastic either warm from the oven or cold from the fridge. It also stands up well to being frozen (wrap well first) and delivered as part of a care package.

Most gardeners will say they never have enough compost, but it tuns out compost quality, not quantity is what really counts.

Pauline was drawn to the RSA and its work through her late father, a World War Two 2 veteran who fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino and was awarded a military medal for his service.

Lamb, even when veering towards mutton, is imbued with the sweet taste of nostalgia. Coffee and cinnamon add a mysterious depth of flavour to this simple traybake. Add a crunchy green salad, and dinner’s sorted.

Retirement should be a time to relax — whether it means finally getting around to that passion project of yours, heading off on a Fiordland trip, or just spending time with the grandkids. However, there are still many important (and sometimes difficult) decisions to be made once you hit retirement.

One minute you’re happy as; just minding your own business and getting on with daily life. The next, wam-kapow, you’re knocked for six by a single negative comment.

Retirement can deliver up some of the best years of your life – especially if you don’t lose confidence in your driving abilities. To help keep your wheels on the road, check out these top tips!