Saga Magazine

1 June 2023

Hello and a warm welcome to your June issue of Saga Magazine. We hope it finds you well. Someone else who isn’t afraid of a challenge is adventurer Ray Mears, who tells us about surviving in the Arctic, animal encounters and how he plans to celebrate his forthcoming 60th birthday. The magnificent Louise Minchin is our cover star this month. In a candid interview, the former BBC Breakfast presenter talks about why she quit the show after 20 years, embarking on jaw-dropping new challenges and getting her first tattoo. There are also fascinating features on the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush, the rise of robots in care homes and the growing trend of hair loss clinics in Turkey. Elsewhere, we’re embracing the new summer season with magnificent delphiniums, chic camper vans, healthy, summery recipes from The Hairy Bikers and superb Spanish wines. And of course, summer wouldn’t be summer without Wimbledon. Ahead of next month’s championships, we look back on how tennis became a global hit You can also read our usual health, money and travel features, the latest from your favourite columnists, and test your brain power with our puzzle pages and pub quiz. We hope you enjoy it.