When the Coronavirus lockdown started I found myself looking for vaguely educational things to do to keep myself occupied. Masterclass was being heavily advertised across the internet & I think I was able to view a couple of teaser videos which were really high quality. So I signed up. What did I find? Well, first … Masterclass Read More ..read more

Where do you want to spend your retirement? In a smaller house, a bigger house (loads of parties, friends & relations staying over?), in a rural setting or in a City within walking distance of the theatre? This is a question that is increasingly prominent in my thinking. My parents moved from London to rural … Downsize, Upsize, Rural or City? Read More ..read more

If you are interested in science, or would like to become more knowledgeable about science & technology then Cafe Scientifique could well be for you. Started in Leeds in 1998 it has developed into a pretty well worldwide phemonena. The format is that meetings are held in cafes, bars, theatres & similar. Almost always free … Cafe Scientifique Read More ..read more

Semi or full retirement can be an opportunity to indulge in learning new things for no other reason than “the love of learning”. Not because the course is needed for work, not because teachers or parents are telling you to study. Because you are passionate about learning. I have to admit that I don’t have … Exercising The Brain Read More ..read more

When you were 8 years old you probably had a passion for something – trains, chess, model making, dolls, football, riding your bike etc. You could do that thing for hours & hours without realising that the time was passing. You could start in the morning & you’d still be going if mum or dad … “In Flow” – Being An 8 Year Old Again Read More ..read more

A few years ago I had a chat with a recently ex-senior director of a very substantial, globally well known $ multi-billion business. He had retired about 18 months previously, from his final big job. As he was a big cheese in the HR function he had unfettered access to the best personal development programmes … The Cliff Edge Read More ..read more

How do we end up in “The Hinterland” between full-time employment & full-on retirement, not really sure if we are retired or still trying to make a living? Well let me recall my story. In my early to mid-career I’d worked for rather large organisations & businesses, making my way up the ladder. A bit … The Hinterland Read More ..read more