Choice

Welcome to Choice Magazine Britain’s leading independent magazine for women and men over 50. We help readers defend their financial, health and relationship assets and provide inspiration to help them enjoy life. This website gives a glimpse of the modern, glossy and colourful editorial available every month as well as providing links for paper subscriptions. Enjoy Choice…and life.

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Wonderful West Devon • From his base in an idyllic converted barn, Norman Wright visits West Devon to enjoy a heady combination of coast and countryside

July Days out

Flight of the falcon • Norman Wright is privileged to witness an urban peregrine falcon in full flight, and, be it in town or online, we can all enjoy these once-endangered birds of prey

“Frank made the rest of my life possible” • A troubled childhood instilled in this celebrated actor a drive for perfection that has never left him.

YOUR VIEWS • Voice your opinions or share your stories with other readers

STAR LETTER

Your Poetry

The healing power of pets • As a nation of animal lovers we need no reminding of the joys of having a pet. But keeping animals, or simply looking after them, can have many health benefits, too

The joys of petsitting

Digging deep into Irish history • Covid interrupted Choice’s exploration of The Celtic Routes initiative on the Irish and Welsh coasts. Now Norman Wright has finally completed the second leg of the trip in Ireland

Explore the top of the locks

Join the Great Yarmouth mini-golf tour

Memories are made of this: A strange sort of utopia • Clive Nicholls visits a village in Kenya that the 21st century has left behind

Water, water everywhere • We’re 60 per cent water, so it pays to stay hydrated, says David Hughes.

How heartbeat study could save lives

Yoga class • Gail Willis continues her series of simple hatha yoga moves

Your holiday countdown • Looking forward to a break to the sun? Get pool-side ready with Choice beauty expert Sue Moxley’s pre-holiday beauty preparation plan

Time for tea • The great British cuppa is not only a great pick-me-up, it also has a number of health benefits.

YOUR MONEY and your rights

How to make a complaint • If you’re dissatisfied with a service or workmanship, what can you do to rectify the problem or gain compensation? Teri Harman has a Choice guide on how to complain

Tapping into support from water companies • Janine Shackleton, of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), explains what help is available when things go wrong

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED • The Choicepanel of experts answers your queries on tax, pensions, benefits, investment and the law

CHOICE SAVERS’ SELECTION

A wealth of opportunities at u3a • Marking its 40th anniversary this year, the u3a continues to create new opportunities and enrich lives. Why not give it a go?

“There are so many benefits”

Heroes of our time: Donald Campbell • In the first in a new series celebrating great British men and women James Henry recalls the daring exploits of Donald Campbell

The break-in that broke America • It started as a run-of-the-mill burglary and ended with the President of the United States being driven from office.Simon Evans looks back at the Watergate scandal

Do you remember? Dad’s Army • Simon Evans celebrates the sit-com that became a national institution

CRAFT CORNER Beach bag gift bag • Make a great gift for someone going on holiday, with Karen Foy

Get Sewing Luggage tags • These attractive luggage labels will help you identify your cases wherever you go

Recipes you can Trust • Recall memorable days out with Naitlonal Trust Favourite Recipes, a...