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		Allotments - The Sheer Satisfaction of Growing Your Own It's surprising how things change. John Harrison explains how once upon a time allotments used to be the province of retired men in cloth caps jealously guarding the secret potions hidden in tumbledown sheds that they fed their giant leeks with. Not any more . . . Find out more »

		Kitchen Gardeners of the World Unite! Wherever soil can be found, you’ll find people getting their hands in it with visions of home-made feasts dancing in their heads. Roger Doiron tells us about the new nonprofit organization that has taken root to unite and grow the global community of gardening gastronomes. Find out more »



Bridge - A Beautiful Game One of the most enduring games in the world - by Matt Betts of the English Bridge Union »	Paint with a Master A beginner's "exhilarating" studio painting experience with artist Caroline Hulse »	Pigeon Racing - Fancy That! Peter Bryant of the Royal Pigeon Racing Assocation presents a different perspective »



Enamels and Enamelling Learn about the materials and techniques from The Guild of Enamellers »	Knitter Knatter Knitting is going through a renaissance but have you ever wondered how it all began? »	The Art of Hand Embroidery Day, weekend and longer courses. The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace »



Real English Tea As well as growing tea, the Tregothnan Estate, Cornwall, has a world leading botanical garden »	How to Make Sloe Gin Pick sloes from the hedgerows and follow this simple recipe ... it tastes like plum liqueur »	Wine Tasting Events Wine Society members get together to learn more about wine or simply to enjoy it »



'Real Parents' Need You Audrey Daniels is a volunteer 'Real Parent' making a real difference. Could this be you »	The Benefits of House Sitting Confidence in maturity. This is an enjoyable occupation where age is very much on your side »	Greek and Latin Classics Co-produced by The Open University - an ambitious series by BBC Radio 3 »

Creative Writing Courses & Resources


Creative Writing with OU Offers a range of strategies and possibilities to help you to develop as a writer »	Arvon Writing Courses Residential writing courses with expert tuition and encouragement of a writing community »	Creative Writing in France Residential creative writing courses in France for beginners and established writers »

Fun Things to Do for Over 50s and Over 60s

GiddyLimits is a vibrant online magazine designed for baby boomers, who are by nature creative and pioneering. Are you looking for inspiration or a new challenge? If so, you'll find plenty of ideas and information throughout this website. You could study with the Open University or take up a new interest - bridge, knitting or croquet for example. You could explore your latent talent for creative writing. You might prefer to spend a weekend learning to paint with a professional artist, or discover more about your family history.

If pottering around your garden is more your style, then you might be interested to know there are like minds around the world.

And there's so much more . . .

Mini Antiques Roadshows with Eric Knowles and Henry Sandon from BBCs Antiques Roadshow

Fun things to do for over 50s and over 60s men and women

Over 50s interests

If you haven't yet visited GiddyLimits then now is the time. You will find plenty of ideas, challenges, inspiration and information - interesting things to do, places to see, new hobbies to take up, crafts, skills, cultural pursuits and learning opportunities with the Open University. And never think you are too old to take up something new. We have inspirational stories from people who have changed their lives and careers, taken up new skills and learnt something entirely new.

Hobbies for over 50s and over 60s

Creative Writing
Croquet
Painting with an Artist
Knitting
Embroidery
Genealogy
Bridge
Greek and Latin Classics
Kitchen Gardens
Allotments
Interests for over 50s

over fifties and over sixties interests