Category: Friends

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Why Joining an Over 50s Leisure Group Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year

October 7, 2026

Looking for things to do over 50? Want to meet new people, try different activities and have more to look forward to? An over 50s leisure group could be just what you’re looking for. Let’s face it. Making plans can become surprisingly complicated as we get older. It’s not necessarily that we don’t have friends. … More Why Joining an Over 50s Leisure Group Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year

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Why join a social club after 50?

September 2, 2026

Getting older doesn’t mean becoming less curious. If anything, having more freedom and fewer commitments can mean you’re finally able to do some of the things you’ve always fancied. Seeing more theatre, visiting exhibitions, exploring London, going on day trips, trying something completely new or simply having lunch somewhere interesting. The difficulty is often not … More Why join a social club after 50?

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All the worlds a stage…..

August 26, 2026

This year the City Adventurers have visited a range of different theatrical productions. Some have been big productions in London’s West End, while some have been smaller productions. Others have been local theatres. Some have been fantastic. Some not so good. But it’s always been a great time, especially when sharing the experience with friends. … More All the worlds a stage…..

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Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You

July 21, 2026

City Adventurers had a few busy months of museum visits this year. We visited some new galleries and exhibitions at two of the top London Museums. First we went to two new galleries at the Science Museum. Then we visited Our Story with David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum plus the Wildlife Photographer of … More Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You

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The Happiness Paradox

June 3, 2026

Most of us are Olympic-level athletes at buying things we don’t need, eating food we aren’t hungry for, and scrolling through hours we’ll never get back. We’re chasing “The Spark,” but all we’re getting is a delivery notification and a sugar crash. True happiness is actually incredibly cheap. It’s just not always “easy.” If you’re brave … More The Happiness Paradox

Food Glorious Food

May 28, 2026

The City adventurers have been travelling a lot in the last few months….. And travelling means we need to eat out a lot too. So if you need some inspiration for places to eat, check out where we have been recently. (Click the links for Instagram reels) Start with a good breakfast Well that was … More Food Glorious Food

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TRAVEL TRENDS 2026

May 6, 2026

I read an article about travel trends in 2026 by Madeline Fuerstenberg for Group Tour Magazine. Although it was aimed at an American audience, the same could be true for the UK. Firstly, the travel trade have started to notice that groups are becoming smaller. This is something I’ve been saying for years. It seems my vision … More TRAVEL TRENDS 2026

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Move Over, Protein Shakes: Your Social Life is the New Superfood

April 13, 2026

Listen up! If you’ve been spending all your time fretting over your pension pot and counting every single calorie, you might be missing the biggest “life hack” in the book. It turns out that your social calendar is just as vital as your gym membership….or maybe even more so. According to research in BMJ Open, your … More Move Over, Protein Shakes: Your Social Life is the New Superfood

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The Happiness U-Turn: Why Getting Older is Actually a Upgrade

March 22, 2026

Let’s travel back to 320 BC. Aristotle, the original life coach, dropped a truth bomb that still hits today: “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” Fast forward a few thousand years, and it turns out he wasn’t just being deep; he was giving us a DIY manual for life. But if happiness is a “do-it-yourself” project, why does it feel … More The Happiness U-Turn: Why Getting Older is Actually a Upgrade

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The Unofficial Guide to Being a City Adventurer

December 9, 2025

Ever feel the urge to unleash your inner Indiana Jones? Do you often find yourself solving the crime before the TV detectives? My fellow City Adventurers and I live for these moments. We’ve lost count of the times we’ve “saved the world,” whether it’s through a high-stakes escape room or a Doctor Who-themed adventure. We’ve … More The Unofficial Guide to Being a City Adventurer