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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Luxury park life in Cornwall • Norman Wright explores charming villages, picturesque harbours and a grand country home using the charming Tregoad Park as his base

November Days out

King’s Cliffe: A hidden slice of Middle England • Want a rural break minus the tourists? Historic houses, lovely scenery and country crafts make North Northamptonshire well worth a visit, reports Norman Wright

Stroll back in time in Shrewsbury • Luxury glamping is a great way to explore this historic city and its environs, as Norman Wright discovered. You might even catch sight of a film star or two

“People find things if they are good enough” • The former Pointless host is rather enjoying his successful career as a best-selling crime writer.

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

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Coronation Day memories

Your Poetry • Email your poems to: (editorial@choicemag.co.uk) or post to Your Poetry, Choice, 4 Milnyard Square, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6GX

Winter getaways • Whether you want to head for the warmth or to the ice and snow here are some ideas from around the world for a winter holiday

Switzerland: Train, food and wine • Clive Nicholls enjoy the delights of exploring Switzerland by rail

Cholesterol - what you need to know

Taking the fear out of cancer

Prostate test pilot scheme launched

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

Seated Roll-down

Christmas all wrapped up • Sue Moxley suggests ten top gifts for the festive season

Let there be light • David Hughes looks at remedies for the ‘winter Blues’

Symptoms of SAD may include:

Light thoughts…

Return of the ‘Jolly Green Giant’ • Thought lost for 50 years Bruce McLaren’s 1964 Cooper-Zerex-Oldsmobile has just been sold at auction

YOUR MONEY and your rights • Your guide to the best financial advice

The return of annuities • Pension annuities fell out of fashion when they were no longer compulsory and rates fell to an all-time low, but the cost-of-living crisis and rising interest rates means they are worth reconsidering.

Words to the wise

Most-asked investment questions and answers • To give you confidence to enter the world of investments, Emma Keywood, senior product manager at Dodl by AJ Bell, has compiled a list of common questions and answers

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

Over to you

When toy cars went to war • In the battle for children’s hard-earned pocket money in the Fifties and Sixties, three names loomed large - Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox.

Heroes of our time: Field Marshall Montgomery • Described by his friend Winston Churchill as “in defeat, unbeatable; in victory unbearable”, this great military leader played a major role in the Second World War victory.

Do you remember? The Persuaders! • Very much of its time this light-hearted adventure series has attracted a cult following since it was first screened 50 years ago.

CRAFT CORNER Pumpkin treat box • Try this fun creation suggested

Get Sewing Gift bags for stocking fillers • These charming mini-gift bags are a quirky way to showcase special festive...