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The oldies are still the best – just!

Help scientists at create the biggest database of 'autobiographical memories' ever attempted by taking part in the Magical Memory Tour.

"The Contented Retirement" - answers to post-retirement crisis!

Stephen McAdam's debut publication, The Contented Retirement, is written for those who face the challenge of a changing lifestyle after a busy working life. It introduces many pleasurable mind pastimes to be intelligently occupied.

Meaty issues

Meat is more popular than ever with Britain's top chefs. We take a look at some of the favourite recipes beloved by celebrity cooks.

Get Switched On And Banish The Cowboy Blues!

All of us need a good handyman from time to time, but how do you find the best ones and how much should you be paying them? Fiona Daniel finds out.

Veg out this summer!

Growing prize-winning vegetables is far easier than you think. Hannah Stephenson offers some tips:

The sweet scent of home

How you fragrance your home can tell visitors just as much about you as your perfume or aftershave, as Gabrielle Fagan finds out

Time for a new matress

March is National Bed Month

If her friends could see her now

Ben Falk meets the irrepressible Shirley Maclaine - enjoying a rebirth in her career, the actress says she never feared getting old because she knew she had talent, not beauty...

Dealing with grief

The death of a loved one brings a sadness that only abates with time. Emma Pomfret speaks to one woman whose own loss inspired her to write a book on how to cope.

Lost Letters

Bob Holness became a household name hosting the game show Blockbusters. But while young contestants struggled with the questions, Bob had his own difficulties to face as Gabrielle Fagan found out.

More than skin deep

Most of what you put on your skin ends up in your bloodstream - so isn't it time you REALLY thought about what was in your lippy and moisturiser asks Shereen Low:

Pet Ailments

This month, vet Nigel Taylor takes a look at two very different but universal conditions that can affect your pets

Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

When their inner city neighbourhoods were taken over by criminal gangs and prostitutes, residents of two of Birmingham's most deprived areas decided to take a stand, as Ed Reed reports:

The sound of musicals

Ruthie Henshall, one of today's brightest musical stars, talks to Wil Marlow

Finally tying the knot

Gay men and women can now wed in civil ceremonies after years of campaigning. Ed Reed meets one very happy couple.

This is the write time

By putting pen to paper, Joanna Trollope fills the empty spaces left by her children flying the nest

The lighter side to reading groups

Book clubs are sweeping the nation, largely thanks to Richard and Judy.

Clocking back into work

Returning to work after a planned or enforced lay-off can be a daunting task, so Lisa Haynes asked the experts for a few tips...

Not fade away

Although Buddy Holly died tragically young, his memory still lives on thanks to a smash musical and the tireless work of his wife, Maria. She chats to Ed Reed about their brief life together.

June's first taste of Summer Wine

Having now reached the milestone of 80, actress June Whitfield has joined the cast of Last of the Summer Wine

Out And About

All the latest events, reviews and previews brought to you by Damon Smith

Escape to Tenerife

Hannah Stephenson revisits the popular Canary Island...

The fabric of life

Suzanna Bain looks at the world of beautiful quilts and textiles...

Spice up your life

Warm yourself up with one of these great recipes, sure to put some fire in your belly. By Lucy Corry

What a drain!

Gardening: A potted history

Beneath the towering landmarks of London lie some of the most beautiful 'secret' gardens in the country

Kitchens head for the dark side

Top kitchens in 2006 will be glossy, shapely and rich in lustrous dark colours.

The time of my life

Wil Marlow meets the British actor who is glad to be back on home soil after years in Hollywood.

Say Goodnight

New research suggests sleeping pills do more harm than good among the Modern & Mature generation, but there are plenty of alternatives. Lyndsay Moss reports.

The lock of ages

Shereen Low talks to celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie about how to treat and style mature hair.

Practical Matters

Top money-saving hints and tips

Intimate relations

Birds do it, bees do it, and yes even Modern & Mature folk do it!

Prosecuting the past

Hannah Stephenson meets Constance Briscoe,

How losing it all helped me win

Born into a life of riches, by the time she reached middle age Penny Ferguson found herself divorced, broke and heartbroken by the loss of her son.

Face the music and dance

Inspired by the success of TV's Strictly Come Dancing, Emma Pomfret finds out why you should take to the floor...

From Daniel with love

Ed Reed meets Modern & Mature's favourite crooner, Daniel O'Donnell, to talk about faith, love and staying true to his fans.

Wogan revisited

Wogan reigned in the 1980's, now he's back as Graham Kibble-White found out.

Out and About

All the latest events, reviews and previews brought to you by Damon Smith

Make some money resolutions

Turn over a new leaf in 2006 as Nicky Burridge investigates the financial resolutions that should help everyone have a happy and prosperous New Year.

Warm Winter Retreats

Feel like hibernating during the colder months? Do it in style and comfort at one of these cosy places to stay in the UK, writes Emily Shelley.

Travel News

Travel News by Jeremy Gates

The Magnificent Matterhorn

Tim Ross travels on the breathtaking Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps, enjoying the spring beauty of the Matterhorn and the warm hospitality of Zermatt...

Collecting is child's play

Ross Wilkinson looks at the Christmas toys that could earn you a healthy dividend...

Winter Protection

Of one thing most gardeners can be almost certain - a cold snap is likely to catch them out.

Be our guest...

Ensure visitors this Christmas and New Year are made to feel truly welcome with a guest room to remember, writes Gabrielle Fagan...

Detox with a difference

The fortnight of festive fun is over and don't you know it...

Living with arthritis

Susan Griffin talks to readers suffering with this debilitating disease...

Generation Gap

The Family Christmas By Rachael Crofts

Reinventing the walk

Jenny Fellowes explores a new fitness craze tailor-made for Modern & Mature folk...

Lucky Star

Hard work and talent or a destiny written in the stars? A modest Tommy Steele puts his continued success down to simple good fortune

Time gone by

The seemingly deadpan Geoffrey Palmer opens up to Wil Marlow...

Christmas Gifts

Spoil friends, family, and even yourself with one of these tempting present ideas.

Santa's Little Helpers

Emma Pomfret selects some Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones

Hey big spender

Forget the usual quips about women and shopping, it's older men who are now making a beeline for the high street.

Living in a land down under

The appeal of a second home in the glorious sunshine and friendly atmosphere of Australia is one that many British retirees can't resist

Festive wine wisdom

Wisdom Gabrielle Fagan picks up some tips from Matt Skinner, the 'Jamie Oliver' of wine.

Feed your imagination

Imagination Gabrielle Fagan presents a guide to alternative Christmas dinners

Winter Wonderland

Liven up your garden for the winter with one of these great evergreen ideas

Deck the halls

It's time to get ready for Christmas!

Goodbye Bond, Hello Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan was disappointed to be hanging up his Bond tuxedo, he reveals to Eileen Condon.

Going Solo at Christmas

Instead of turning down invitations to events this season...

Out of the Shadows

Ed Reed interviews Brian 'Liquorice' Locking...

Cyberspace: The Final Frontier

Buying a computer can open up a whole new dot-driven world.

A bit of a stickler

Hannah Stephenson meets Lynne Truss

Out & About

TV TALK Christmas Viewing

Grab your 109th mince pie and find a suitable lounging position...

Practical Matters

This issue we're looking at the handy ways you can save time and money with your beauty routine

Holiday Homes on Wheels

Like the idea of buying in France but can't face a major DIY project and the spiralling costs of rural living?

Cruise into the weekend

Jeremy Gates enjoys a weekend cruise with a difference

Money can buy you love(or at least the t-shirt)

You've bought the album, DVD and T-shirt.

Madhur's Indian Memories

Indian food guru Madhur Jaffrey talks to Hannah Stephenson...

Drills And Thrills

Get Cutting

Bring on the glamour

This season, the trendiest homes are all about layers of luxury and accessories

Gloria Learns to live again

Gloria Hunniford talks to Hannah Stephenson

Unusual Pets

No Longer The Silent Killer

The battle to diagnose ovarian cancer...

A Different Type of Pensioner

Ed Reed visits the Royal Hospital Chelsea

This Is Your Life

Everyone likes to think they have a good book in them...

When Children Go Off The Rails

When your kids drop out of college or university...

When I'm Sixty-Five

Interview with Cynthis Lennon by Hannah Stephenson...

The Birth of Rugby

The formation of the Rugby League...

Trudie Stays Put

Sarah Knaggs talks exclusively to The Bill star Trudie Goodwin...

Out & About

Practical Matters

Alpine Living

Purchasing a second home on the ski slopes

Off to market

Christmas Market short breaks...

Ski Report

Booking your ski holiday this season...

Faking by numbers

It's time to get busy

In the autumn months your garden should be a hotbed of activity...

Join the tea set

Gabrielle Fagan chooses the best new tea sets...

Armchair Traveller

Gabrielle Fagan advises on the Moroccan, Indian, French and African influences that are big news on the high street...

Stop losing energy

Keeping the house warm and energy costs down.

Growing Old Discracefully

Do ya think I'm sexy?

Rod Stewart shows no signs of slowing down...

Prepare your beauty defences

Shereen Low reports on the best advice for winter skincare...

The way they wore

Shereen Low looks at the changing fashions of our lives.

Christmas Conundrum

You want to see your children and grandchildren for Christmas

Farmer wants a wife

Hannah Stephenson meets the matchmaker who specialises in country connections...

Rethinking retirement homes

Special report into the new approach to retirement living...

The Final Frontier: Braving the Gym

You may think gyms and health clubs are a no-go area...

We used to ache with laughter!

John Cleese recalls being Basil Fawlty...

Out & About

Practical Matters

Keep your pensions locked up

Unlocking your pension is fraught with financial danger...

Sunny home from home

Jan Patience explores the lifestyle and the properties on offer in Cyprus...

Treat yourself to a super spa

Relaxing and indulgent spa breaks...

Super soups!

There's nothing finer than a steaming bowl of homemade soup.

Bag a car boot bargain

You can still pick up a bargain or two at a car boot sale, as Hannah Stephenson reports.

Give your garden an instant lift

Do you long to add impact to your garden?

Fly the flag

Gabrielle Fagan presents the best of British style ...

Eyes down for the floor show

Don't forget what's under your feet when it comes to revamping your home

Angela's not one for a change

Angela Rippon talks to Noreen Barr

The dog listener

She talks to Richard Watson about her cruelty-free techniques...

On the mend

Jemma the Border Collie had run into the road and was knocked down by a car

Give yourself a health boost

Looking after yourself needn?t be difficult - or unpleasant...

Adapting to the empty nest

Emma Pomfret reports on the expert way to tackle 'Empty Nest Syndrome'?

Learning through love

James Welton finds out how best to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren?

The day television changed forever

ITV 50 years old...

Brando: The naked truth

Marlon Brando a screen icon..

Life Begins at 60!

Ed Reed discovers that 60 is the new 30..

Jobs for life

Ageist employers who disregard the wisdom and experience of older workers are in for a big wakeup call...

"I'll keep working until I fall down."

Graham Kibble-White meets television legend Richard Briers...

Out & about

All the latest events, reviews and previews brought to you by Damon Smith

Practical Matters

Pest control!

Unlock the door to hidden wealth

The equity release market is heading for a boom as a generation of pensioners look to sell their property

DIY Tax cuts

Nicky Burridge takes a look at ways you can avoid a hefty bill.

Way Out West

Property buyers in the know have long been snapping up holiday homes in Devon and Cornwall

Miami Nice

A US city in the Caribbean with a European flavour

Toby lives on

Martin Hewitt explores the origin and the appeal of a British favourite, the Toby Jug...

The Great Kitchen Debate

Classic versus contemporary; modern gadgets versus traditional quality

Caine and still very able

Michael Caine is back on the Hollywood big screen

Charity begins at the vets

The PDSA is one of Britain's largest animal charities...

Time for walkies

Dog walking is a good way to stay fit

On a knife egde

Results of the M&M cosmetic surgery survey

Pioneering Pilates

A revolutionary exercise programme,

Netting a partner

Find a new partner online...

Missing but not forgotten

A staggering 210,000 people go missing in Britain every year

Great British wheels

The glory days of the motor industry...

"Prison was a cleansing experience"

Once the golden boy of the Tory Cabinet...

Lets face the music and learn

If never having learned an instrument is one of your biggest regrets...

'Nasty' but nice

Ilie Nastase terrorised tennis courts across the globe in the 1970s

Is that your final Answer?

Graham Kibble-White catches up with one of the nation's foremost TV peronalities, Chris Tarrant.

Out & About

All the latest events, reviews and previews brought to you by Damon Smith

Practical Matters

Here are a few more tips supplied by helpful readers.

Sounds of the Future

Peter Jenkinson takes a look at digital music players

Join the bar

Gabrielle Fagan discovers that home bars are no longer kitsch.

Hopelessly devoted to life

Famously one of Australia's most prized exports

How to live alone and like it

More and more British women are living alone, but this doesn't have to mean social suicide.

Moving Home

Our resident vet Nigel Taylor give advice...

Joan Rivers

Emma Pomfret does verbal battle with TV's queen of the one-liners

Planting for the North Face

It's easy to forget the shadier parts of the garden

Denise the brave

Sarah Knaggs meets Agony Aunt Denise Robertson.

Rockies on a roll

Lyndsay Moss explores the beautiful mountains of Canada

The not-so swinging Sixties

Was the decade of love really as groundbreaking...

Women's fiction grows up

A new series of books has hit the market this summer

Have a capital holiday

London for a fleeting two-day break

Go steady!

National Falls Awareness Day on July 19

Going to extremes...

Some people just aren't prepared to grow old gracefully

Take the ache out of gardening

Top tips for stress-free gardening

The man behind the hits

Albert Hammond may not be a household name...

A new life in the sun

Thinking of retiring abroad?

Retiring abroad?

There are many factors to consider when retiring abroad...

Cashing in on travel

Don't leave your foreign currency until the last minute

Crufts

M&M checks out this perennial favourite in the British calendar

Roy Keane

The tough-talking Irishman talks to M&M about his current form and plans for the future

Property abroad

Why more and more British buyers are heading east to Croatia and beyond

The prison of depression

We explore this often-undiagnosed illness

Planning for your retirement

Finds out how 50-somethings can plan to avoid counting the pennies

Lulu

Lulu talks to M&M about growing up in Glasgow and why she'll always be a rocker at heart

Pets Caring For Us

New research has revealed many health benefits of pet-owning. M&M finds out that they really are our best friends

Heart Of The Matter

M&M dispels some myths and finds out the facts about coronary heart disease

No Stone Unturned

Rolling Stones legend Bill Wyman talks to M&M about his passion for history & metal detecting

Identity Crisis

M&M reports on what you can do to protect yourself and your money from identity theft

David Jason

The 'Only Fools & Horses' star talks to M&M about what the future may hold for Britain's favourite actor