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Money, midlife and mating is here to help you save and make money, manoeuvre the menopause and laugh at the mayhem that comes with mating when you're middle aged.

13/10/2026

Dust off your denim overalls and dig out your mixtapes, because we are heading back to the decade of grunge, rave culture and Cool Britannia! 🎸

I may be middle aged but I'll never forget the 90s! Well, what I can remember of them anyway. It was the decade that Zoe Ball and Kate Moss were my 'ladette' heroes and my inspo for partying hard, working hard.

Now we can all relive that very special decade by taking a trip to "The 90s: Art and Fashion" exhibition which has officially opened at Tate Britain! Curated by the iconic Edward Enninful OBE, this blockbuster exhibition brings together over 100 era-defining works.

From the boundary-pushing art of Young British Artists (YBAs) like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, to the runway rebellion of Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, it is the ultimate chance to take a trip down memory lane or drink up a drop of nostalgia.

The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and runs until 14 February 2027. Tickets start from £22, but you can still have a relatively cheap day out in the big smoke if you know where to go.

Free & cheap things to do nearby

• 🚶‍♂️ Take a Stroll Through the Victoria Tower Gardens (FREE): Located just a short walk up the river toward Westminster, this park offers stunning views of the Thames and the Houses of Parliament. It’s the perfect place to sit with a coffee.

• 🏛️ Explore the Rest of Tate Britain (FREE): While the 90s exhibition is ticketed, entry to the main collection at Tate Britain is completely free! Do not miss the world's largest collection of works by J.M.W. Turner or the historic British art galleries.

• 🚢 Hop on the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (FROM £6.20): Instead of an expensive tourist cruise, hop on the river bus at Millbank Pier (right outside the museum). It’s the cheapest way to get a scenic boat ride down the Thames toward London Bridge or Greenwich!

• ⛪ Visit Westminster Abbey’s Cloisters & College Garden (FREE): While entering the main Abbey requires a ticket, the 900-year-old College Garden (believed to be the oldest continuously cultivated garden in England) is free to enter on selected weekdays.

Who was your ultimate 90s style icon? 💋 Let us know in the comments below, and tag the friend you want to take with you! 👇

11/10/2026

Selling my easy-to-drive and park daily car which doubles as a micro camper on weekends.

You can stealth camp, park up at a pub camping site or take it with a Reactive pop up tent or awning to campsites.

Will accept £11,500.

07/10/2026

🚗I’m selling my 2017 Citroen Berlingo micro camper, 1.6L BlueHDI Flair Multispace 🏕️

Price: £11, 995 ONO

📍 Location: Bristol

🛣️ Mileage: 65k miles

📅 MOT: End of Sept 2027 + Full Service History

The ultimate daily driver and weekend escape vehicle! This is the top-spec 1.6L BlueHDi Flair model, featuring 5 seats and an incredibly smooth drive.

The Camper Setup:

• Includes a premium Redcote Leisure boot jump (used only a few times)

• Pull-out drawer with camping stove + secondary storage drawer

• Folds out into a comfortable 2-person bed

• Comes with all cushions, custom window blackout blinds, and a roof rack

• Massive boot space remains completely usable for shopping even with the kit installed!

Recent Maintenance & Reliability:

• Freshly serviced last week (Long-life oil & brake fluid change)

• Recent DPF clean

• AdBlue professionally & legally bypassed via ECU remap to permanently prevent common future component failures.

An absolute dream to drive and ready for the road. I’ve used it camping with a Reactive pop up tent rather than an awning. Video available on request. Message to arrange a viewing!

02/10/2026

☕️ FRIDAY COFFEE FOR £1?! 😱

Yep, you read that right! Today (Friday, 2nd October) you can grab a regular Costa Express drink for just £1 at participating Co-op stores!

Whether you like it black and strong or want to treat yourself to an afternoon hot chocolate, you’re bound to find something to tickle your tastebuds as over 40 different hot and cold drinks are included in the deal.

How to get yours:

1. Head to your nearest participating Co-op with a Costa Express machine.

2. Select your favourite regular drink.

3. Pay just £1 at the till (saving you up to 76%!).

Tag a friend who needs a cheap caffeine fix today! 👇

23/09/2026

🐾 SINGLE & LOVE DOGS? This is your sign to find love! 🐾

A brand-new reality dating series called ‘Dog Dates’ is officially casting single dog lovers in the UK, and they are looking for real people to take part!

The concept is simple: you, a fellow single dog lover, and your furry best friends enjoy a fun, relaxed blind date in a beautiful London park. 🐶

I would definitely be up for this but things are going very well with Mr Torquay (more on that soon) and Caramel has already given him her approval. ❤️

Who they are looking for:
👉 Singles aged 18+ (with a specific call-out for single guys - straight, bi, gay, or trans - aged 25 to 75).

👉 People living in or able to travel to London for filming.

👉 You don't even have to own a dog to apply - if you're a dog lover without a pup, they can arrange a friendly four-legged stand-in for your date.

The Details:
🕒 Very low time commitment (maximum 4 hours of filming, completely flexible around your schedule).

📍 Shoots are taking place in London throughout 2026.

💰 This is an unpaid, fun digital series experience for real people looking for genuine connection.

If you’re ready to see if sparks fly - or if your dog approves of your next date - give it a shot.

Tag a single friend who needs to see this! 👇

👉 Apply here: https://www.mandy.com/uk/jobs/london-uk-reality-tv/

21/09/2026

🐑 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A MA-AAD SCIENCE ADVENTURE!

🧪Are your little ones ready for their 15 minutes of fame?

Team Bristol Dockyards is looking for a few families to join them for a short, Shaun the Sheep-themed media shoot!

📅 When: Thursday, September 24th (around 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

📍 Where: Bristol Dockyards🧒 Ideal Age: Children aged 5 to 8 years old

What to expect: Lots of fun, a bit of dressing up, and some crazy science-themed activities! 🥼✨

🎁 To say thanks for helping them out, participating families will receive free tickets to return to the Dockyards!

📩 Interested? Drop Bristol Dockyards a message and tag someone you know who’ll love this.

18/09/2026

🍔 £1 BURGERS TODAY ONLY! 🚨

To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, Frankie & Benny's is offering Classic Cheeseburgers and Beef Burgers for just £1 (Friday 18th September).

That's a massive saving of £15! 🎉

👇 How to get yours:

Sign up online on the Frankie & Benny's website to get your unique voucher code.

Buy any drink.

Show your code to your server and enjoy your £1 burger!⚠️

Hurry - there are only 5,000 codes available! Excludes airports, event days at select sites, and chicken/signature burgers.

Share this news with a friend who would love a £1 burger today!

25/08/2026

Why does visiting a loved one in hospital cost so much money? 💔

I’ve been quiet on here for nearly two weeks because my life was recently turned upside down. My brother Craig was rushed into the Critical Care Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. It was the phone call everyone dreads receiving: “He might not make it, it would be best if you came as soon as you can.”

I don't even remember the 40-minute drive to my mum and dad’s house. All I know is my dad then drove us straight to Preston for Craig's emergency brain surgery.

During that long drive, my head was just swirling with childhood memories. Craig is only 11 months older than me and just turned 50. Growing up, I loved February because I'd tease him that we were finally the same age.

By March, he’d have the upper hand again. I kept thinking about the Christmas we were 4 and 5, living in Burnley, when he woke me up because it was snowing. He got a record player that year and played "Hey Jude" by The Beatles on repeat.

As he got older, his taste shifted to heavy metal. So, sitting by his hospital bed, I played him Metallica. I was trying so hard not to burst into tears as the words to "Nothing Else Matters" resonated like never before.

Thankfully, Craig woke up from his induced coma! He’s now on a ward and on the mend. 🙏

But this whole nightmare got me thinking… how on earth do people afford the travel when an emergency strikes?

I’ve been back and forth from Bristol to the North a few times now, and train tickets can cost up to £200 a pop! Why is there absolutely no travel cost support for families visiting critically ill relatives? It would be so easy to prove with a quick email confirmation from the hospital.

To make matters worse, National Rail has a discount railcard for almost every age group and dynamic out there: 16-25s, 26-30s, over 60s, couples, families.

But if you are a solo traveller aged 31 to 59? Nothing. We are completely left out. It's another example of the singles tax and it bloody well needs to change. Why should a family emergency break the bank just because of your age or because you're not in a couple?

Have you ever faced ridiculous travel costs during a family crisis? Do you think National Rail should introduce discounts for travellers visiting sick relatives or railcards for us middle-aged peeps? I'd love to hear your thoughts below. 👇

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