http://www.savistamagazine.com Mostly Property Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 en hourly 1 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/wealthy-people-are-more-likely-to-reject-elderly-relatives Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/wealthy-people-are-more-likely-to-reject-elderly-relatives New research reveals exactly the opposite – the wealthier people are, the less likely they are to provide care, support and financial assistance for their elderly parents. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-hats-off-to-luton- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-hats-off-to-luton- Luton is a lovely town in Bedfordshire, with a multicultural population. Like all places it has grown and developed over the centuries, one of its best know historical features being that of its thriving traditional hat industry in the 17th Century, when they used locally grown straw plait for its straw boaters and straw school hats. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/new-niche-jobsite-exertusjobs-co-uk-speaks-up-for-over-45s-looking-for-work Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/new-niche-jobsite-exertusjobs-co-uk-speaks-up-for-over-45s-looking-for-work Exertus Jobs is a new web based jobsite. The founding directors have spoken out about the opportunity that many businesses are missing by discounting and/or overlooking more mature workers. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/chrysler-transatlantic-indulgence Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/chrysler-transatlantic-indulgence If you are in the market for a large luxury saloon packed to the roof with comfort features your choice is normally restricted to the big four from Germany, Lexus from Japan or Jaguar from Britain – that is unless you have a taste for transatlantic indulgence. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/the-big-bird-flies Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/the-big-bird-flies It was in the 1950’s that Britain started to believe in the possibility of building a supersonic passenger plane. This became a reality when Concorde flew commercially from 1976 to 2003. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/the-chelsea-flower-show Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/the-chelsea-flower-show May 20 1913 was the first Chelsea Flower Show held in London. Before that there had been a Great Spring Flower Show on London but when this was postponed in 1912 Sir Henry Veitch managed to get the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea for a one off show. It was so popular that it's been held almost every year since. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/pet-friendly-holidays Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/pet-friendly-holidays If you like going on holiday but dislike leaving your four-legged friend behind, worry no more! Holiday cottages, guesthouses, farms, hotels and narrow boat holidays are increasingly targeting UK pet owners. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-forge-mill-bordesley-abbey Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-forge-mill-bordesley-abbey There were many water powered needle mills on the River Arrow. The only surviving example being the Forge Mill in Redditch, Worcestershire. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/book-review-the-hundred-year-old-man Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/book-review-the-hundred-year-old-man Georgina Crawshaw finds out how Jonas Jonasson is following in fellow Swedish author, Stieg Larsson's footsteps. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/tea-production-in-sri-lanka Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/tea-production-in-sri-lanka Tea is very important to the economy of Sri Lanka: After all, the island is one of the largest tea growing and exporting nations in the world. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/equity-release-is-cashing-in-on-your-home-really-a-good-idea- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/equity-release-is-cashing-in-on-your-home-really-a-good-idea- Many of us will spend a large part of our lives putting money into a property, paying back a mortgage on a family home. Some may be lucky enough to enjoy full ownership by the time retirement starts drawing nearer. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/dacia-making-waves-on-the-road Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/dacia-making-waves-on-the-road There’s a new kid on the block and it is making quite a few waves already – the name is Dacia and its pronounced ‘datcha’. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-st-marychurch-in-the-1950s- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-st-marychurch-in-the-1950s- Margaret Powling remembers her childhood in this seaside Devon village http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/cooking-your-way-to-improvement Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/cooking-your-way-to-improvement Michael Wale decided that it was never too late to learn to cook proper, so signed himself up for a cheffing qualification... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/the-beautiful-city-of-barcelona Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/the-beautiful-city-of-barcelona Sun, sangria and stunning architecture - it's easy to see why Barcelona tops the best city-break lists. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/gardening-disguising-that-wall Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/gardening-disguising-that-wall The weather, pests and neighbours: three obstacles which any gardener faces. The first two can be worked around with quick thinking and the right tools, the last one is a bit more of a challenge. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/stocks-and-shares-isas-a-tax-efficient-way-to-invest- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/stocks-and-shares-isas-a-tax-efficient-way-to-invest- It’s often thought that as we get older our appetite for risk over the years, but it’s not always the case. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/in-a-class-of-its-own Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/in-a-class-of-its-own Mercedes gained a new legion of older drivers when it created its distinctly different A-Class: A vehicle that seemingly fitted into the small hatchback category but looked and felt like a compact people carrier. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-box-village Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-box-village The Romans, the River Nile, and an underground Cold War City are but a few stories surrounding this Wiltshire location; for Local History Month I explored the little village of Box. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/cotehele-trerice-two-cornish-houses Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/cotehele-trerice-two-cornish-houses Rena Gardiner has created guidebooks for churches, cathedrals and the National Trust. So let’s pay a virtual visit to these houses, with Rena as our graphic guide... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/grants-for-heating-and-insulation-measures Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/grants-for-heating-and-insulation-measures The Government schemes that fund free energy saving measures have changed considerably in the last few months, with a wave of new schemes replacing old ones. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/our-favourite-online-health-and-beauty-bargains Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/our-favourite-online-health-and-beauty-bargains We all have our favourite health and beauty products and after years of loyalty, we're, understandably reluctant to swap for new or cheaper options. But just because you prefer a certain brand, this doesn't mean you have to accept paying a set price for it. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/clio-reclaims-its-va-va-voom Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/clio-reclaims-its-va-va-voom Fresh into dealerships is a new fourth generation Renault Clio which is lighter, lower and wider and has more youthful looks as the French marque aims to get back some of its va va voom that it lost in the previous all-purpose Clio. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-southwell-nottinghamshire Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/local-history-southwell-nottinghamshire Tucked away in a blanket of arable fields, Southwell Minster is a big church in a very small town... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/i-bet-i-couldn-t-live-on-53-per-week Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/i-bet-i-couldn-t-live-on-53-per-week I couldn’t believe my ears this week when Iain Duncan Smith said he could live on £53.00 per week. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/how-to-treat-and-care-for-exterior-wood Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/how-to-treat-and-care-for-exterior-wood You may well have been putting off exterior maintenance but with summer well on its way, now is the perfect time to get back into the garden and protect your decking, fencing, windows, doors and shed. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/saving-on-outdoor-pursuits-this-summer Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/saving-on-outdoor-pursuits-this-summer With the improvement in the weather now finally arriving, your mind might be turning to thoughts of outdoor activities. We've collated the best voucher deals to get you out and about for less this summer. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/eat-for-your-decade Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/eat-for-your-decade Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important at every stage of the life cycle, but there are specific nutrition needs to consider as we get older. Dr Sarah Schenker delivers advice for the over 50s, 60s and 70s. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/budget-2013-how-it-could-affect-your-purse Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/budget-2013-how-it-could-affect-your-purse As the dust settles on Chancellor’s budget announcement, you may be wondering how it will all affect you. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/chrissie-craig-role-models Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/chrissie-craig-role-models Cartoonist Brendan Keeley brings Savista readers Chrissie and Craig, who work in the Houses of Parliament: Chrissie as a cleaner and Craig as a security guard. Check back twice monthly for political satire! http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/council-elections-are-just-a-sham- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/council-elections-are-just-a-sham- Here we go again: Elections are next Thursday and I bet that half the population won’t vote, and the other half won’t have a clue who to vote for. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/assisted-dying-should-it-be-legalised- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/assisted-dying-should-it-be-legalised- Join our debate with Heather Pratten who herself has been charged with aiding and abetting a suicide of her son Nigel who had Huntington’s disease, and Broadcaster and Journalist Mik Scarlett who is an expert in the field of access and inclusion for disabled people. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/poem-concorde Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/poem-concorde Poet Cheryl Campbell marks the 10th anniversary since Concorde was decommissioned. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/- Lyric is the world’s first and only 100% invisible, 24/7 wearable, sweat-proof, shower-proof, for-months-at-a-time hearing aid. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-the-odd-life-of-timothy-green Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-the-odd-life-of-timothy-green One that’s best leaf-t alone... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/how-to-cover-up-your-roots Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/how-to-cover-up-your-roots Watch our video with Kevin Moss, Creative Director at John Frieda Salons, where he gives us his advice on how to easily camouflage roots. http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/chrissie-craig-vote-of-no-confidence Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/chrissie-craig-vote-of-no-confidence Cartoonist Brendan Keeley brings Savista readers Chrissie and Craig, who work in the Houses of Parliament: Chrissie as a cleaner and Craig as a security guard. Check back twice monthly for political satire! http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-iron-man-3 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-iron-man-3 Not Any Old Iron as Robert Downey Jr flies for what might be the last time... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-dead-man-down Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-dead-man-down It’s not just the dead man who’s down in this pedestrian, dreary and confused thriller... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-star-trek-into-darkness Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-star-trek-into-darkness Klingon for the ultimate sci-fi blockbuster thrill ride... http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-the-great-gatsby Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.savistamagazine.com/article/movie-review-the-great-gatsby Moulin Rouge director's Fitzgerald adaptation falls shorter than a flapper skirt...