Yours Magazine

Yours is the UK’s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for women over 50. We offer targeted, trusted and useful advice, whether it’s to help readers look their best, to stay healthy and active, enjoy their free time or to manage their money better. We celebrate 50-plus women overcoming difficulties or achieving amazing things. We like to look back with our readers and listen to their views too.

Welcome…

The View from Yours • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

The night visitor • Welcome these cute, prickly creatures into your garden and you won’t be disappointed

Meeting place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures & wise words…

A life worth living

Which benefits are you entitled to?

'Don't call me Granny!' • After four decades on TV, best-selling author and much-loved bookclub champion Judy Finnigan is relishing this next chapter of her life

'I'd love to dance with Tom Jones… • …but if Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas has her way, the royals will be on the show before long

'Have faith in who you are' • Miriam Margolyes, 83, on speaking her mind and why she never travels without a stool

'Bradley is the secret sauce in The Chase' • Chasers Anne Hegerty, 66, and Jenny Ryan, 42, are celebrating 15 years of the much-loved quiz show

SLOW & STEADY • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

'My fearless daughter has defined the odds…' • When Diane Couture, 69, adopted a disabled child, she was determined to prove the doomsayers wrong…

'I divorced at 50… and discovered a whole new life!' • Honor Marks, 59, thought her life was over when her marriage ended, but she turned it into something positive…

The do-it all dress • Easily re-style this polka-dot number for endless outfit options

Good HABITS • The nine skincare saviours you didn’t know you needed – from just £2

Bucket bags • Invest in this season’s must-have accessory

Are you CPR confident? • Would you know what to do if someone was in trouble? Here’s how to overcome your first-aid fear…

Natural ways to ease headaches • From magnesium to massage, try these simple expert tips to banish your pain

Try EXERCISE snacking • If you yearn to be fitter, but don’t have much motivation, exercising in small bursts could be the answer

Easy healthy LUNCHES • Enjoy the simple recip showcasing delicious green leafy veggies that will take you less than 30 minutes to prepare!

One-portion wonders • Tasty single-serve meals made using just one pot – and with minimal washing up!

Juicy FRUITS • Zesty-themed accessories are back on the menu

AUTUMN FIRECRACKERS • As summer begins to wane, give your borders a final blast of colour with these blazing blooms. You’ll find fiery tones are aplenty in September, and these easy-grow perennials will return year after year

PETAL power This wreath is elegant, yet easy to make… • This wreath is elegant, yet easy to make…

HATS OFF to this cutie! • This easy-to-make snuggly knit will keep baby’s head toasty

BOTTLE IT! • Keep chills away with this hot water bottle cover

Keep your clothes immaculate • Buying too many garments is costly and bad for the planet – so how can we ensure our favourite pieces last?

Time for toast! • A good toaster is a kitchen staple. Here are some of the best models on the market…

SOUND ASLEEP • Snooze peacefully with a white-noise machine…

School yourself on scams • Why we should all swot up on how to protect ourselves from the latest...