Community Spirit
It was Nate’s job to restore the failing pub – but it wasn’t going to be an easy task!
Pan-fried Cornish Hake with Cornish Clotted Cream and Cider Sauce
It’s that time of year when cider sauce and clotted cream sound delightful. So try our Pan-fried Cornish Hake with Cornish Clotted Cream & Cider Sauce.
Hannah here! Our daily serials page is now a bit of an online library! I’ve not yet had the pleasure of diving in, so here’s what’s on my list after having a wee look: goo.gl/wUra7f
Which of our serials are u #reading? Recommended reading is often the best place to start!
Hannah here! Our daily serials archive is a bit of an online library! Here’s what’s on my list:… https://t.co/ceSCDsuI8n
Ask John Stoa, Our Gardening Expert!
Even the most experienced gardeners need a little advice sometimes… especially from a gardening expert! Our gardening guru, John Stoa,…
Cast The Stone That Moves Others
Did you ever skim stones across a stretch of water? Usually, when I tried, I would be too busy counting…
Diabetes And Your Eyes
Our health expert Colleen Shannon looks at the impact diabetes can have on your eyesight. Diabetes is becoming more common,…
Love Darg, Knitting A Video Together
So last Wednesday was full of tea and cakes, lots of fun and of course… Here at “The People’s Friend” office, we…
Fiction Ed’s Book Review
A travel writer checks in to an idyllic hotel on an Italian island – but Kit Costa isn’t there only…
Fiction Sneak Peek: August 26, 2017 issue
The first of our short stories is “The Memory Trail” by Rebecca Holmes, with a clever illustration that shows what…
It’s All About The Little Things In Life
When the great storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen, wrote, “Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom and a…
Full Of The Cold?
As the weather changes, it becomes very easy to catch a bit of a cold. So here’s our top prevention…
Love Darg Campaign, 2017: An Afternoon Of Knitting For Cats Protection
If you’re unfamiliar with its history, “The People’s Friend” Love Darg campaign has been running since 1885. As this is a nationwide event, “Friend”…
Toffee Settles In
With the help of the coaches at RDA Cotswold group, Toffee’s training is progressing well . . . Toffee, the…
Story Writing Workshops – Autumn 2017
Here’s the booking form for our latest short story workshops in Dundee and York next month, September 2017. And the…
Don’t Be Scared To Challenge Yourself
Sometimes we feel a little daunted by a new task or challenge, perhaps even a little fearful. Christopher Columbus summed…
Garden Solutions: Getting Rid Of Pests – Part 3
Expert Kris Collins shares his tips for dealing with garden pests. It’s best to nip potential problems in the bud…
Meet “My” Cats!
We know how much cats mean to our readers – and us! – so it’s no surprise that they feature…
All About Hidden Sugar
The latest nutritional advice on fruit juice states that the experts may have got it wrong. Far from being a…
Ilamula House, Home For Neglected Children
Ilamula House is a home for abused, abandoned, neglected and orphaned children in Johannesburg, South Africa. It’s a place that…
Story Starter: Sunrise, Or Sunset?
Now, I know if this is a sunrise or a sunset because I remember where I was when I took…
Garden Solutions: Getting Rid Of Pests – Part 2
Expert Kris Collins shares his tips for dealing with garden pests. It’s best to nip potential problems in the bud…
Hold On To Hope And Dance Without Music
Sometimes music can make us want to get up and dance – although decorum may compel us to sit still…
Ask The Health Expert
Julie Robinson, Fitness Advisor from www.moveitorloseit.co.uk, is here to help. Q. I sometimes find it difficult to reach down and get…
Your Guide To Equity Release – Updated
Read the “Friend” guide to Equity Release. Is it right for you?
Garden Solutions: Getting Rid Of Pests – Part 1
Expert Kris Collins shares his tips for dealing with garden pests. It’s best to nip potential problems in the bud…
Do Not Fear Failure
Walt Disney was sacked by his employers at the newspaper where he worked because they said he had no imagination. The…
Processed Food That’s Good For You!
Processed foods have had a lot of bad press recently, especially around the levels of trans fats in pastries and…
Diana: An intimate portrait
There are not many events when I can remember where I was at the time that they happened, but the…
The August Garden Checklist – Part 2
August is an important time for every gardener – preparing plants for winter and harvesting ripened fruits before the dawn…
1 of 5 copies of Ruth Hamilton’s “Daughters of Penny Lane”
In our July 22 issue we feature the new novel by the late Ruth Hamilton, “Daughters of Penny Lane”, another…
No Room For Envy
You envy someone’s lifestyle? It’s tempting, it is true, To count another’s blessings And wish you had them, too. But…
Get Up, Get Out and Lift Your Mood
It’s very easy to fall into a bit of a downer. We all have our bad days and occasionally need a…
Diana – An Intimate Portrait 20 Years On
I’ve noticed that many of our readers are huge fans of Princess Diana. So I thought I’d let you all in…
“If Vicki didn’t come to see me life wouldn’t be so pleasant”
Ninety-year-old Sheila has lived on her own since her husband died. She needed treatment following a stroke and volunteer Vicki…
“I get satisfaction from knowing I’ve made someone happy”
Vera, who’s eighty-nine, has been a widow for a long time, but after her husband died her son stayed with…
The Royal Voluntary Service
Every month the Royal Voluntary Service helps 100,000 older people in England, Scotland and Wales get the best out of…
“You feel there’s someone there for you”
Ninety-three-year-old Zillah lives in Teeside, in the home she shared with Tommy, her husband of 64 years. During World War…
“It’s an act of love, and it is very fulfilling”
Lionel, eighty-three, lives near Abergavenny in Wales and teaches music. He became a volunteer after reading an article about the…
The Silver Line’s founder, Dame Esther Rantzen, explains why she was motivated to start the charity.
There is an epidemic of loneliness among older people in this country. It’s an epidemic hidden by stigma, pride, and…
Fiction Sneak Peek: August 19, 2017 issue
This is the illustration for Eirin Thompson’s story “That Fairground Attraction”, and shows Rosie and Jake falling in love on…
“I’m so glad I’ve joined. I really look forward to my Sunday afternoons”
A retired nurse, Bunty is fortunate enough to have two children and three grandchildren, as well as seven great-grandchildren and…
Contact the Elderly
Contact the Elderly has been changing lives through its simple formula of tea, cake and companionship for more than fifty…
Gardening In Small Spaces And Maintaining Summer Colour
Expert Kris Collins looks at the best late season performers for extending summer colour. Vibrant summer displays are what gardening…
