Saga Magazine

Saga Magazine is packed full of informative financial features and news from our experts Paul Lewis and Annie Shaw, health tips, inspiring real-life stories, travel, gardening and food. Enjoy in-depth celebrity interviews, our columnists’ wry take on life and our brain-teasing crosswords. Plus coverage of not-to-be-missed events, the arts, music, film, TV, books and much, much more...

Saga Magazine

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Welcome to August

This month’s CONTRIBUTORS

Chill out! • Sweltering in the sun? Keep your cool with these fresh finds, perfect for helping you beat the heat

Jenni Murray • The proud recipient of two awards from the late Queen, our columnist looks over this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list

IN MY EXPERIENCE… Paul Merton • The comedian, Have I Got News for You panellist and Just a Minute regular, 68, talks health scares, happiness and helping Bruce Forsyth land the Strictly job…

Let’s talk… quirky baby names • Each month our insight team conducts an in-depth poll of Saga customers to find out what you’re thinking. This month: just call me Kiwi?

'You never really feel old until you count it up, like the rings on a tree' • Best known as the chain-smoking Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous and sassy secret agent Purdey in The New Avengers, in her 80th year Joanna Lumley is relishing a host of darker roles. Here she tells us about her new part in Netflix hit series Wednesday, her support for assisted dying, and why she longs to master perfect pastry…

DEAD JEALOUS • It’s the start of what will be a golden age for inheritance in this country as wealth is transferred from postwar boomers to their offspring. But, if you’re not one of the recipients, a nagging feeling of envy can take hold…

Mean gulls? • Seagulls have been branded a seaside menace for snatching chips and terrifying pets, creating noise and mess. But are they being unfairly demonised?

GLOWNING around • Swallowing swords, standing on a trapeze, scaling ropes and showcasing the splits: roll up, roll up for the over-50s circus company that can do it all

The young ones • More than 70,000 people under 65 are living with young-onset dementia, just like former GMTV host Fiona Phillips, who discusses her struggles in her new memoir. Here we speak to two couples who had to cope with the same shattering diagnosis

Fancy a padel? • Does golf leave you cold? Is tennis taking its toll? Intimidated by the gym? Never fear, padel is here. Here’s why the world’s fastest growing sport could be for you…

THE RULES

GETTING STARTED

‘World Cup winners but so many suffered losses’ • In Argentina for the 1978 tournament, our columnist witnessed the protest of mothers whose sons had been ‘disappeared’ by the regime

Ask Annie • Our straight-talking, no-nonsense agony aunt Anne Robinson tackles the problems troubling you

Shore things • The tide has brought with it a whole new generation of interior-designed holiday homes delivering smart, stylish spaces along the British coast. Sea views a bonus…

Take a dip • Whether you’re heading to the beach or basking by the pool, make a splash in this season’s stylish swimwear

Flamin’ good • Chef and restaurateur Tom Kerridge gets his grill on with two dishes to liven up your barbecue

Tried & tasted • This Italian herby sauce is great with pasta, and even better bought fresh in tubs. But which one is bellissimo?

In the mix • It’s hard to beat a refreshing spritzer on a warm, sunny day. Our expert grabs the ice and shares his top picks…

Brill grills! • With summer in...