Club50: For the UK's Over 50s

Welcome to Club50, which started life in February 2008 with the intention of becoming the number one web space for those of us who are 50 or more and living in the UK.

Over time we will create a wealth of information, hints and tips, articles and advice on all kinds of areas that are of particular interest to our growing group. Having said that, our doors are open to everyone and there will be a lot of information that is of interest to those who are under 50 and live outside the UK - you are also most welcome.

At present, there are only a few of us involved and though we have lots of ideas we know there is a lot of stuff we haven’t even thought about, or don’t really know about. So if you have any great ideas, would like to contribute or have requests for particular information please Contact Us.

In the meantime why not take a look around Club50 and thanks for coming by.

Gardening

The Vegetable Garden: Not sure when to sow and plant your vegetables? Maybe the Club50 Vegetable Calender can help. View it on screen or download a copy.

Composting: Not just good for the garden but good for the environment. See how easy it is to make compost and a compost bin in Composting.

The Herb Garden: Thinking about starting a Herb Garden? Not sure what herbs to grow? Check the Club50 Herb Directory, which covers herbs from Angelica to Woodruff

Lifestyle

Family History: Ever wondered about your background and where your family came from? More and more of us are becoming interested in our origins and family history, if you would like to know how to trace your family visit Club50: Family History.

Alcohol Abuse: The UK's over 50s drink have the worst drinking habits in Europe. Download the Club50 AlcoTest and check how good your drinking habits are.

Shopping: Don't forget to take a look around Club50's fully stocked Book Store, Music Store and Club50 Software.

Carbon Footprint: concerned with your impact on the planet? Calculate your carbon footprint: Carbon Footprint Calculator.

Money, Tax & Legal

Debt Management: A recent report commissioned by Help the Aged and Barclays shows a worrying increasing debt issue for the over 50s. If you have a debt problem take a look at our article on Debt Management. You can also download the Club50 Debt Manager.

Identity Theft/Fraud: A growing problem for all of us, checkout how to protect yourself from Identity Theft and Identity Fraud

Making a Will: Almost two thirds of the people in the UK who should have made wills have not - are you one of them? You really should. Checkout Making a Will.

Inheritance Tax (IHT): It's not just for the rich see how Inheritance Tax could affect you.

Equity Release: Many of us who are over 50 and are home owners have a large proportion of our wealth tied up in our homes. If you are in this group and are considering trying to untie some of that wealth click on Equity Release to understand your options and the various pros and cons of Equity Release.

Club50!

- For the UK's over 50s