Black forest cake has to be one of life's true pleasures. The mouthwatering blend of chocolate, cherry and whipped cream is a match made in heaven.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Don’t Cut the Fun Out of Your Budget
When money is tight, the first advice we hear is to cut back. The trick isn't to give up the things you love, it's to find ways to enjoy them without breaking the budget.
Studying as a Mature Adult and How to Make it Happen!
Beginning a course of study doesn’t happen unless you facilitate it, which is why we’re offering the suggestions, below, to help you get into the groove!
Sort Your Snapshots
Everyone loves a blast from the past, so check out our great ideas for using old snapshots – and feel the love come pouring in!
Understanding the Other Side of Financial Help
Financial help between parents and adult children is often discussed from the perspective of the people providing it. Yet every act of generosity has another side.
Lemon Sponge with Blackberry Jam
This stunning lemon sponge might just win the award for the most beautiful cake and it absolutely shines in the flavour department as well.
Avoiding Loneliness: The Simple Science of Building Friendships
In June 2025, the World Health Organisation did something it had never done before: it measured how widespread the loneliness epidemic really is.
COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Something Sweet
We’re excited to be giving away two copies of Something Sweet by Jessica Holmes to our GrownUps members!
Coloured Kale – it will stop you in your tracks!
We admire their vibrant colours in winter, when little else in the garden is bright – so why aren’t more of us growing this chilly season spectacle in our own gardens?
Staying Safe While Living Alone
A little forward planning can make a significant difference, not because living alone is inherently risky, but because independence works best with a safety net.