Keep active and lift your mood

IT MAY be winter with some long, dark and cold months stretching out ahead but don’t let that stop you from feeling happy.

Keep you mood bright and your outlook sunny and embrace the shorter days.

Wrap up warm and get out for some fresh air – check out the gorgeous coats on page 5, which will turn heads and make you feel fabulous.

Winter can be a difficult time but change your mindset and set yourself a challenge.

Let amazing Anne Johnstone, right, inspire you to get fit. At 73, this wonder woman has never been in better health and she spreads joy at her weekly zumba class.

You’re never too old to find love, so be inspired by the tale of Stella and Peter Ansell, page 11, who met online in their later years.

One in six people over 50 have used online dating services to find love, up 50 per cent in the past 10 years – maybe it could be you.

Getting older can also be about getting braver and we love the brilliant bloggers and influencers on page 9, who tell it like it is.

When Penny Elliott’s husband left her after 33 years and she found herself alone at 69, she said “sod it” to ageing gracefully. What does that even mean nowadays?

Pour yourself a stiff drink if you venture into her blog and prepare for some belly laughs and gasps about her exploits.

Finally, if it’s time for a bigger change in your life, maybe a move to seaside will be the breath of fresh air you need, so read our tips on page 8.

Whatever you decide to do – go for it!