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

Hello everyone

Welcome to November

This month's CONTRIBUTORS

Wooden joys • Add warmth to your home or your wardrobe with these beautifully crafted accessories

Jenni Murray • With the help of her two grown-up sons, our columnist finally puts a lifelong fear to rest by visiting Pompeii

IN MY EXPERIENCE… Annie Lennox • As she publishes an autobiographical book of photos and stories, the singer-songwriter, 70, discusses music, activism and stage fright

Let's talk about… morning routines • Each month our insight team conducts an in-depth poll of Saga customers to find out what you're thinking. This month: mornings

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW A slice of life • The baking queen on celebrating her 90th birthday, her daily indulgence and why her husband Paul thinks ‘cooking is boring’

Flying HIGH • Fulfilling his dream, our writer takes the controls of a Spitfire, Britain's most iconic aircraft, which first took to the skies nearly 90 years ago

What I learnt at Grandma school • When you've had four babies, it's tempting to think you know best when it comes to childcare. But a ‘grantenatal’ class might actually be a valuable refresher course for first-time grandparents

THEN AND NOW • Caring for babies has definitely evolved. Joanna compares the old ways to the new

Roll reversal • Modern mobile phones and digital cameras have made taking photos easier – and cheaper – than ever. So why are old-fashioned film cameras experiencing a revival?

5 OF THE BEST OLD CAMERAS • These are all worth buying secondhand or digging out from your cupboard to use, sell – or give to your grandchildren

On the verge • The verges of Britain's roads are home to an astonishing array of rare plants. We meet the botanical artist championing these neglected spaces

‘Mandela had a magic that inspired people to follow him’ • Having met many presidents and prime ministers, our columnist argues that great leaders need vision, drive and the power to inspire

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

Gifts galore! • Brilliant books, imaginative gardening ideas and innovative tech… we've got your festive shopping all wrapped up

Bloomin’ marvellous • Real gardeners want useful and beautiful presents. Here are eight ways to keep them happy, without breaking the bank

Chapter & verse • From food, drink and biography to gardening, the arts and animal magic, we've got every book choice covered

Gardening

Seven wonders • Ingenious speakers, brilliant earbuds, nifty note takers… our expert picks his top tech gifts

Get the party started • With the festive season approaching, Mary Berry shares two tasty canapé recipes that are ideal for entertaining

Tried & tasted • A classic warming, spicy dish, but which one is a hot favourite?

Crowd pleasers • Not sure what wine to choose for a Christmas party? Our expert is here to help

‘Am I chopping my hair short? Hell, no!’ • The rule has always been that women's hair should get shorter as we grow older. But guess what? Rules are made to be broken…

LONG HAIR ESSENTIALS

Good times ahead • November may bring frost but it's the perfect month to plant and prune fruit trees, for a taste of summer that money can't...