It’s Who We Are – A Review
Jane Gordon reviews this new novel about friends in their 50s navigating the strange new political climate of the present day and their own complicated lives.
Stuff To Do
From Dinner Date To Soulmate Review – A Good Read
Meriel Rose reviews this guide to successful dating in the modern world. If you’ve been out of the game for a while, check this out!
How To Detox In 5 Days – No Dairy, Sugar, Wheat Or Alcohol
Avril Broadley shares her 5 day detox diary, especially helpful during menopause, with full recipes and what it felt like.
Growing Fruit & Vegetables – Tips From An Almost Beginner
Want to try growing fruit and vegetables at home? Here are top tips from the green-fingered Avril Broadley who has her very own secret garden.
How To Enjoy Gigs On Your Own!
Single and enjoy live music? No problem! Here are Suzi Grant’s top tips for how to enjoy gigs on your own. No need to miss out!
The Power Of Powerlifting In Midlife
Manon Bradley, world champion powerlifter and world record holder tells us why powerlifting is so great for maintaining optimal health as we age.
Join the Flock on a DofE Adventure – Discount!
The Mutton Club will be treking outside its collective comfort zone & raising money for charity on the 2017 DofE Adventure in the Peak District! Join us!
Qigong and The Muttoneer
Qigong master Katherine Allen tell us how Qigong can improve posture, stability and energy, and why it makes sense to practise this holistic Chinese exercise to promote enhanced longevity.
The Sandwich Years Review – A Great Read
A review of The Sandwich Years by Alana Kirk, a memoir of the writer’s own experience of looking after small children at the same time as caring for her elderly mother.
Arrival Review – 12 Aliens Drop In To Say Hi, We Think?
Mutton Club Film Critic Alexandra Boyd reviews this extra-terrestrial movie with an intelligent female lead that draws you in with its human story.
Where are the midlife women in novels?
Christine Webber, author of Who’d Have Thought It ponders the curious absence of midlife women in novels and how she felt compelled to challenge that.
All The Ways To Say I Love You – A Personal Review
Carla Stockton reviews this moving play about a womans’ journey to forbidden love and the devastating impact it has on herself and those around her.
Magnificence in Midlife & Beyond – what we got up to!
A review of the fabulous Magnificence in Midlife & Beyond event held in London on 12 November 2016. The Muttoneers had a blast!
Foraging: A walk on the wild side
Karen Seekings tells us what natural foods you can find if you go foraging in the woods in the autumn in the UK. A veritable treasure trove!
Grace and Frankie review – I see old people
A very personal review of the Netflix show Grace and Frankie by Carla Stockton. If you haven’t seen it yet this show is well worth watching!
Magnificence in Midlife & Beyond
Get a dose of feminine insight, inspiration and fun! Find your way to Magnificence in Midlife & Beyond on Saturday 12 November. Join us in Shoreditch, London.
In an uncertain world, eat more vegetables!
Easy tips to help you eat more vegetables and stay healthy, including a couple of exclusive mouth-watering salad recipes. Veggies are cool!
The incontinence comedian – Elaine Miller of Gusset Grippers
Incontinence expert, Elaine, talks about her Edinburgh fringe comedy show Gusset Grippers and her mission to stop us all leaking. It’s a hilarious ride!
A balanced diet: low carb, low fat or just confused?!
Nutritionist Charlotte Debeugny gives the low down on how both carbs and fats can go towards making up a balanced diet. It’s all about moderation!
Sket – review
Our review of new play Sket at the Park Theatre in London about the contentious subject of sexting. Director Prav MJ also talks about why it’s important.
Funny women – nobody puts granny in the corner
Lynne Parker ponders expectations of women as we age and how maturity gives us permission to be funny women, for the good of everyone.
The Lady in the Van review
By Alexandra Boyd, Mutton Club Film Critic. The Lady in the Van review – Two-for-the-price-of-one Alan Bennetts and one helluva Dame. So what…
The Revenant review – go see it!
By Alexandra Boyd, Mutton Club Film Critic The Revenant review: The Best Western – or should that be Northern? Brrr!!! What can I…
Lumiere London – lighting up more than just the sky
By Rachel Lankester. If you were in London and lucky enough to catch Lumiere London in real life, you will have had at least one…
Carol review – a captivating visual treat
By Alexandra Boyd, Mutton Club Film Critic Carol review: A stylish and smart Mad Men Era love story that dare not speak its…
Poker night – more fun than a book club!
Get the girls together for a poker night. Get some nibbles and drinks in, and get ready to giggle. It really is a great night in