Yours Magazine

Yours is the UK’s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for women over 50. We offer targeted, trusted and useful advice, whether it’s to help readers look their best, to stay healthy and active, enjoy their free time or to manage their money better. We celebrate 50-plus women overcoming difficulties or achieving amazing things. We like to look back with our readers and listen to their views too.

Welcome…

Dame Judi’s theatre honour • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

A RACE FOR ALL

‘I’m so proud of what Mum has achieved’ • Dame Mary Berry’s daughter Belles reveals what it’s been like following in her mother’s footsteps and why they’re still inseparable

‘It’s fun to have an alter ego • As she announces a new greatest hits tour, singer Kim Wilde reveals she wouldn’t return to her pop heyday

‘Working keeps me young’ • Angela Rippon, 81, on her impressive work ethic and staying active

‘It’s lovely our music has lasted so long’ • Paul McCartney on his new album, Beatlemania and his childhood adventures with George Harrison

A touching tribute • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

Pets of the fortnight

NATURE NEWS

‘Mum’s murder tore us apart, but now we’re reunited’ • Fifty years after a family tragedy split them up, Theresa Fazzani, 59, and her sister Janet are finally back together

Can you afford to keep your pet? • With vet bills rising sharply, Yours speaks to two women about the terrible impact it’s having

SKIP THE BILLS BY FOSTERING

‘I lost 10st for a school reunion!’ • Lesley Lansley, 65, was given the push she needed to shed the pounds for good…

Warm weather ESSENTIALS • Refresh your style with these summer wardrobe must-haves

Look great in the heat • Meet the products that will last as temperatures rise

LOVE your face • Try these facial sunscreens that go above and beyond basic protection

Improve digestion • Understand the hidden symptoms of poor gut health and how to beat them

Supercharge your summer • Expert tips to make easy tweaks during the warmer months

Make someone’s day • How paying a compliment could boost people’s health

Mini meals • Cook smart for one: less waste, less washing up, and great flavour

Sunshine bakes • Celebrate the summer with these easy-peasy treats from Fab Flour

Bedroom REFRESH • Give your room a stylish update with our four simple steps to create the ultimate sleep sanctuary

Blooming lovely IN JULY • Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Sashiko purse • Ancient Japanese embroidery style Sashiko is both decorative and functional. Based on running stitch, it is easy to do and requires very little in the way of tools and materials. This practical zipped pouch is decorated with cherry blossoms, a symbol of new life and fleeting beauty

BUILD A BOTTLE GARDEN • Enjoy a self-watering, low-maintenance garden in a jar. This closed terrarium creates the perfect humid ecosystem for thriving, healthy plants

Busy little hands • Keep the grandchildren entertained and off their screens during the school holidays with fun, easy projects they’ll absolutely love

Top of the totes • You can create these super-simple tote bags from fat quarters. They are structurally strong and the perfect accessory for the beach or to keep your craft items handy

Stylish cushion cover • Brighten up your home with some bold crochet

HERE’S WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MAKING…

Pax the alpaca • With a woolly scarf to keep his long neck warm and snuggly, Pax will make a perfect huggable pal for a child in...