Choice

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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The two faces of the Fylde coast • There’s more to Blackpool than the Illuminations and candy floss. Norman Wright finds a new side to the resort, and enjoys the contrasting scenery of the Fylde coast and Morecambe Bay

“The loveliest skies in all Europe” • The pioneering Turner Contemporary gallery on Margate seafront has just chalked up its tenth anniversary. James Henry celebrates a gallery that is itself a modern-art icon

“Paul got the royalties, I got the girls” • His career may have been defined by that on-off partnership with Paul Simon, but for his vocal on Bridge Over Troubled Water alone this unique singer’s place in pop history is assured.

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

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New landmarks on Scenic river cruises

Masterpieces to celebrate Queen’s 70 years on throne • World-famous art is to go on display at the royal palaces to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. Norman Wright previews the exhibitions

The Queen: a life in pictures

Exploring Europe’s gorgeous gardens • As Covid mutates, travellers face new challenges. But we can still dream, and in part two of our series on overseas travel ideas, Norman Wright explores some of Europe’s grandest gardens

Memories are made of this: A night at the opera • Clive Nicholls is overwhelmed by the sights and sounds of an evening of Puccini in the composer’s hometown

Life-changing op – and a life-saving diagnosis

Gynae aware campaign launched

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

New year, new you • Sue Moxley has more top tips for looking good and feeling great, while being environmentally aware, in 2022

Best foot forward • A month into 2022, David Hughes investigates the science of New Year resolution success

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

Go green and save the planet • The outcome of the COP26 summit may have disappointed critics, but there was some progress, and we can all help achieve a more sustainable future. Teri Harman reports

Do credit scores matter in retirement? • With more people borrowing in later life, Brean Horne, personal finance expert at NerdWallet, has some tips on improving your credit score

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

CHOICE SAVERS’ SELECTION

Make do and mend • If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If it is – take it to a Repair Café, advises David Hughes

1972: When the lights went out • The power cuts of February 1972 saw the post-war generation experience their first taste of The Blitz Spirit.

Do you remember? When rock went glam • Power cuts may have left the country in the dark, but a flash of colour was provided by the glam-rock movement that hit its peak in 1972.

CRAFT CORNER Valentine’s tea light holder • Perfect for that special romantic meal; make this table decoration with the help of Karen Foy

Get Sewing • Fabric envelopes

TWO’S COMPANY • Masterchef semi-finalist Orlando Murrin’s book Two’s Company has plenty of great tips and recipes if you are cooking for two. Here are a couple of dishes to try

Brands with staying power • In an age of planned...