Joy

Experience an infusion of delight with our Joy topic for women in midlife, from books and travel to interiors, shopping and more.

September 2021: Books to read now

We're welcoming autumn with a great list of the best books to read now. Sam Baker, host of the Noon Book Club, shares her top picks.

August 2021: What to read now

Getting ready for your long-awaited holiday? You'll need a great book. Let this list from Sam Baker, host of the Noon Book Club, be your guide.

Book Club July 2021: Ruth Jones

Sign up for our July Noon Book Club feauring bestselling author Ruth Jones of Gavin and Stacey. Plus you get a copy of the book

Stacey Duguid: Dressing for summer

Noon's fashion friend, Stacey Duguid, gives her take on summer style and tells us that joyful dressing isn't the same for everyone.

July 2021: What to read now

Discover the newest, great reads with this exclusive list from Sam Baker, host of the Noon Book Club.

'I was in the Royal Box at Wimbledon and this is what it is like'

When her father, the 'skipping Sikh', was invited to Wimbledon, his daughter Minreet went too. She describes what it was like in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.

At 47 I was diagnosed with cancer - my local ladies running club saved my life

After a cancer diagnosis, Josie Lloyd discovered a group of running friends who helped her regain gallows humour and hope.

Picture: Louise Haywood-Schiefer

What I learned about hair, makeup and myself by going grey

For years Kate Spicer coloured her hair. When she stopped, she suddenly learned there were some secrets to going grey.

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The new literary prize for midlife writers

The literary agency Watson, Little's new prize celebrates midlife writers and women's stories

Would you rather be thin, or happy?

After dieting and purging for years, Daisy Buchanan asks what really matters

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Stacey Duguid's feel-good fashion

Some clothes aren't good for us. Some are! Here are Stacey's picks for the summer fashion that makes us feel good

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Why I love beekeeping

Alison Graham tells us why beekeeping has become so common, why she got into and what makes it the perfect midlife hobby.

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