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...

The View from Yours • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

FLYING nowhere

'Christmas will be extra special for Kate'

'This is a time to appreciate what you have' • Michael Ball tells us about his upcoming festive shows and why he loves being the Christmas Day chef

'Embrace the craziness'

'Our celebration is always fabulous!' • Sally Lindsay talks about her family traditions and how lucky she feels to be a staple of Christmas TV

For the love of animals • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small...

'We found Mum's long-lost baby' • It was a race against time, but Melissa managed to reunite her mum Linda with the child she'd been forced to give up

'No one should be alone at this time' • Around 900,000 older people say they feel forgotten during the festive season. Yours speaks to two women helping to change this

'Their faces light up' • Becoming a millionaire after a lottery win helps Elaine Leason, 66, brighten other people's lives

A touch of glamour • Make your festive party look last

Fun SHADES • Give your manicure a seasonal update with these great colours

How to stay sharp • The hidden messages your senses could be sending, and how to give them some TLC

Feel your festive best! • Our experts reveal simple tricks for a healthier, happier you throughout the celebrations

Life after cancer • Here's what you need to know after completing treatment

A day to remember • Bring on the drama with this showstopping festive menu

Scandi CHRISTMAS • From the Nordic table with love

Festive FLORAL MAGIC

Case closed! • Keep bits and bobs safe and organised in this handy storage case

Host your own podcast • If you have a smart phone, or a laptop, and a good idea, you can broadcast your own show

How to HAGGLE • Save money on bills and services by knowing exactly what to say

Money MATTERS

Feel the HEAT • Serve up food with confidence using a smart thermometer that tells you when dinner is ready

PERFECT PINES • From realistic branches to easy assembly, we tested the artificial Christmas trees worth bringing home

Cosy Christmas markets • Swap pricey festive hotspots for these affordable alternatives with fewer crowds

It’s a wonderful film • A box-office flop that was shot in a heatwave and came under the scrutiny of the FBI... just how did It’s a Wonderful Life become such a Christmas classic?

Stars' beauty secrets • To get their standout looks, some Hollywood stars drew from their kitchen cupboards, while others favoured more painstaking measures...

Moment IN TIME • 14 NOVEMBER 1952 · FIRST UK NO.1 SINGLE

Forgotten heroes OF COMEDY

SCREEN CHIC MOVIE STYLE

Truly wonderful • Tanya's Christmas gift had come early

Yours BOOK CLUB • Here are our recommendations – and yours – of what to enjoy reading this fortnight

'I leapt at the chance'

Meeting place • Our pick of your best letters and some wise words from our favourite stars...

Perfect angel • With its sweet smile, this pretty crochet angel reminds us to cherish small...