Make the most of your downtime with our guide to the best entertainment for the months ahead.
Upcoming events
FITNESS & WELLBEING RETREAT WEEKEND AT MURRAYSHALL COUNTRY ESTATE
28-29 OCTOBER, PERTH
(£375 per person, murrayshall.co.uk) Created in collaboration with Club 300 Perth, this active two-day retreat features a 5km trail run through the Murrayshall estate, an exhilarating mountain bike tour, team games and yoga classes. Residing in a comfortable twin or double room, you’ll also enjoy a range of nutritious meals throughout your stay.
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
10-19 NOVEMBER, LONDON (efglondonjazzfestival.com)
With more than 300 shows across 70 venues, London’s largest city-wide music festival is the highlight of the jazz calendar in the UK. Showcasing a heady mix of world talent, the festival commences with the opening gala, Jazz Voice, at the Royal Festival Hall, featuring a lineup of star-studded soloists.
Latest page turners
A Woman’s Voice Is A Revolution by Lynette Allen
£15, amazon.co.uk
This groundbreaking anthology features stories from 50 women aged 50 and above, who share how they navigated their own paths through life and the wisdom they learned along the way.
YogaPause by Cheryl MacDonald
£14.99, amazon.co.uk
Offering practical advice on navigating the menopause, this inspiring book includes the best yoga practices to alleviate common menopause symptoms, plus grounding meditations and positive affirmations.
But Are You Alive? How To Design A Life Worth Living by Eloise Skinner
£14.99, hachette.co.uk
Inspired by a decade of pursuing depth, purpose and meaning, existential therapist Eloise shares practical advice to help you find a deeper sense of ‘aliveness’ in your life.
