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Welcome to Choice Magazine Britain’s leading independent magazine for women and men over 50. We help readers defend their financial, health and relationship assets and provide inspiration to help them enjoy life. This website gives a glimpse of the modern, glossy and colourful editorial available every month as well as providing links for paper subscriptions. Enjoy Choice…and life.

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Shropshire’s secret county town • Shropshire is an undiscovered county, which is a shame because it’s a gem. In part one of a new series, Norman Wright visits the county town of Shrewsbury, with its 660 listed buildings

Old Hall chocolate, orange and almond cake

A right Royal Christmas • Visitors to Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse this festive season can sample a flavour of Royal Christmas celebrations past and present

“I’ve never seen myself as ambitious” • He’s been responsible for some of the most memorable comic creations of the past 30 years but this reluctant star is never happier than when he’s got a fishing rod in his hands.

YOUR VIEWS • Voice your opinions or share your stories with other readers

STAR LETTER

Your Poetry

Modern nature and maritime treasures

Winter wonderland returns • After last year’s Covid-ridden Christmas, here’s your Choice guide to some of the special events being planned for this Yuletide, compiled by editor Norman Wright

Memories are made of this: Zebras in Etosha • Clive Nicholls recalls a memorable encounter on his first safari

Transform your sleep

Five Foods that fight cholesterol

Yoga class • Gail Willis continues her series of simple hatha yoga moves

Don’t feel so SAD

In tune with health • Can singing improve our wellbeing? David Hughes takes notes....

Christmas gift ideas • Whether you’re planning to hit the shops this Christmas or taking it easy and buying gifts online, here are some great gifts for her – and him – at prices you’ll love

YOUR MONEY and your rights • Your guide to the best financial advice

MEET THE WRITER

Choice 20 Questions Christmas finance quiz • Test your financial knowledge in our fun quiz set by Teri Harman – no cheating by looking at the answers or online...

Why are we resisting retirement ‘fintech’? • Britons are comfortable using financial technology – except for their pensions. Andrew Megson of My Pension Expert explains why

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED • The Choice panel of experts answers your queries on tax, pensions, benefits, investment and the law

CHOICE SAVERS’ SELECTION

SIGNALMAN’S TERROR • Derailed express ploughs towards signal box

Mike McCartney’s Liverpool • Mike’s fascinating new limited edition book features many unseen photographs of The Beatles’ early years and evokes memories of Liverpool in the Sixties and Seventies

TV stars of Christmas past • Dennis Ellam looks at how television came to play such an important role in the nation’s festive celebrations

Book of the year • Remembering the golden age of British Rail steam

CRAFT CORNER Yuletide thank you card • A perfect project to turn your Christmas paper scraps into a seasonal thank you card is described by Karen Foy

Get Sewing Quick Christmas decorations • Make some fast festive decorations with the help of Trisha Boyd

GREAT BAKES FOR ADVENT • Celebrate the coming of Christmas with these German recipes, from Anja Dunk’s latest book, Advent

My perfect festive lunch • Using the handy six-point plan he outlined last issue, Graham Sherwood serves up his favourite Christmas lunch

Have a quality Christmas • Drinking less but better is the route to Christmas enjoyment for wine lovers, says...