Ennio Morricone – Celebrating “Il Maestro”
One of the greatest composers in the history of film, Ennio Morricone, has passed away peacefully in Rome at the age of 91. During his long and illustrious career he...
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‘Prehabilitation’: How training your body for surgery can improve recovery & reduce complications
If you’re on a waiting list for surgery or have had an operation postponed for any reason, there may be something you can do right now to make use of...
A criminologist tells us about his favourite author of crime fiction
As a criminologist with a passion for crime fiction, I know it sounds a bit of a cliché, but crime thrillers may have started me on this career path to...
Coronavirus: How to stay safe in restaurants and cafes
With lockdown restrictions easing throughout the UK many of us are looking forward to rejuvenating our social lives and heading out to our local cafe or favourite restaurant. But with...
Hot Weather Can Impact Older People’s Health. Here’s How To Stay Safe and Cool.
As temperatures across the UK continue to soar, it looks like we might be in for a period of very hot weather. While we could all use a bit of...
Coronavirus: Is it safe to fly yet?
After months of lockdown many of us are looking forward to getting out and about again and some are even considering taking a holiday. While there are lots of beautiful...
Talking Heads returns to the BBC
The words “national treasure” are bandied about quite a lot these days. But surely no one is more genuinely deserving of that title than Alan Bennett. The ever-green author, who...
Illness and aging – what to look out for in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
As we get older our bodies change. Age related illnesses become more prevalent and it can sometimes feel as though each new decade brings new and ever more serious health...
A trip to Sicily exploring the film locations of Inspector Montalbano
Greysnet member Margaret Patten shares her experience of a trip to Sicily exploring the film locations of Inspector Montalbano. The fascinating and amusing Italian police drama “Inspector Montalbano” has attracted...
Coronavirus: How to stay safe in a hotel, caravan or rental home.
After nearly three months of quarantine, many people are looking forward to traveling again – be it an overnight trip, a weekend getaway, or a summer sojourn. With countries like...