And they’re off – a brief history of Aintree Racecourse and the Grand National
In 1829, William Lynn, the owner of the Waterloo Hotel in Liverpool’s Ranelagh Street, approached William Philip Molyneux, a gentleman holding the title of Lord Sefton, about leasing land at Aintree to stage flat racing events. Lord Sefton, a racing enthusiast himself, agreed to the lease. Lynn made plans to build a grandstand, and on […]
Read MoreSpring into Summer with Liverpool Reconnect April – June Groups’ Programme
Age Concern Liverpool Reconnect Service has launched its new, exciting April to June Liverpool Reconnect Groups’ Programme helping you to Spring into Summer. Liverpool Reconnect groups meet regularly at a variety of venues across the city, giving Liverpool residents aged 65 and over the opportunity to meet new people, have fun and reconnect with your […]
Read MoreMums are special
The modern Mother’s day began in the United States, at the initiative of Anna Jarvis in the early 20th century. It was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. But the origins of the day can be traced back to Anna’s campaign to make […]
Read MoreThe Effects of a Healthy Diet on Dental Health
This week’s article is brought to you by Jane Sandwood: It is estimated that nearly 23% of UK adults over the age of 65 do not have any of their own teeth, according to an Adult Dental Health Survey. Regardless of how well we try and look after our teeth, years of chewing, drinking and brushing combined […]
Read MoreContinuing to be Active In Later Life
Article by Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton’s guest contributor Jane Sandwood Did you know that the rate at which our brains age is determined by stem cells in the brain’s hypothalmus ? This will vary from person to person, but there is plenty we can do to help remain physically and mentally active in later […]
Read MoreIt’s good to talk
GPs are giving too many older people antidepressants when they are struggling with depression, and should prescribe talking therapies far more often, according to research undertaken by University College London. Family doctors too often avoid talking to patients over the age of 65 about depression and do not have the time to explore and treat […]
Read MoreContinuing to Be Active In Later Life
Article by Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton’s guest contributor Jane Sandwood Did you know that the rate at which our brains age is determined by stem cells in the brain’s hypothalmus ? This will vary from person to person, but there is plenty we can do to help remain physically and mentally active in later […]
Read MoreThe most popular books in the world
We’ve just had World Book Day on 7 March and to celebrate, have you ever wondered what the best-selling books of all time are? If so take a guess and then read on. We are not going to include the major religious books as they are often given away for free, so the bible with […]
Read MoreEastern Promise
Tai chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, tai chi is now practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise. Tai chi, short for T’ai chi ch’üan refers to a philosophy of the forces of yin and yang, related to the moves which comprise this […]
Read MoreFrom zero to 470,000 in 133 years
Our funeral plan partners, Golden Charter, have provided us with a brief history of cremation. We take the idea of cremation very much for granted in modern day Britain, but less than 150 years ago, there were virtually no cremations carried out in the United Kingdom. Historically, cremation is mentioned in both the Old and […]
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