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Over 50s
Leisure
Work the way you want
Do you want to change how you work? Find out about becoming self-employed, working reduced hours, volunteering and your rights under the age discrimination laws
Guide to leisure pursuits for over 50s
Summary of leisure activities and ideas for your spare time if you're over 50
Research your local, family or house history (home and community section)
Where to find historical information and archives for this fascinating hobby
Libraries and books (home and community section)
Libraries offer more than books; so rent a DVD or even surf the internet
Museums and galleries (home and community section)
Find out what exhibitions are taking place or visit one of the hundreds of museums in the UK
Learning for leisure (education and learning section)
Want to learn for leisure? read about course profiles for cookery, gardening, dance and more, plus help finding a course
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Find leisure activities for over 50s around where you live
Enjoying waterways (home and community section)
Where to go, plus activities and sports on rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs
Parks and green spaces (home and community section)
Picnic sites, greens and commons, Royal Parks, National Parks, Green Flag Awards and more...
Trails and walks (travel and transport section)
Find a marked trail near you, plus National Trails, conservation walks and the National Cycle Network
Sports facilities and events (general health and well-being section)
Find a local gym or sports facility, plus look up local and national sporting events
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Free learning and careers advice
Not sure which direction to take? Get free, impartial advice from the Careers Advice Service
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