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In a busy world, the benefits of handwritten letters are magical. Here is why taking a breather to write to a friend became a meaningful tick off my 40 Things To Do at 40 list.

Thinking about visiting the Natural History Museum with kids? Here is our honest experience of camping in London, navigating the crowds, and finding a bit of wild sanctuary in the museum gardens.

Inspired by Gone Fishing with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer, I tried fishing for the first time at 40 and loved it. A fun story about nature, mental health and saying “and away.”

For my 40th birthday, my partner whisked me away to a shepherd’s hut near Middleton-in-Teesdale. It’s a beautiful part of the world… Stretching starry skies. Wide rolling hills. It's a landscape that reminds you how small you are in the best possible way. While we were there, it felt like the perfect opportunity to do something I’d wanted to do for years but somehow never had. Visit Hadrian's Wall. I love being outdoors and I love history. Hadrian’s Wall combines both of thos

I tried acupuncture for back pain in Leeds and was amazed by the results. Discover the benefits of acupuncture and why it became the first item on my 40 Things To Do at 40 list.

40 Things To Do at 40 (Part 2): The Full List & Why It Matters. Looking for 40 things to do at 40 or ideas for your 40th birthday? Here’s my turning 40 bucket list and why this year is about joy, awe and living intentionally.

Turning 40 made me reflect on loss, postnatal depression and rebuilding my life. In Part 1 of this series, I share why I’m creating 40 meaningful things for my 40th year.