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THIS is our monthly page for the 50+ and we would like you to tell us what you would like to read about.
We want you to write in about any issue you would like discussed on this page.
Subjects can range from health and finance to sport, keep fit or nights out for those over a certain age.
We would like to hear your points of view on services and facilities for the over 50s and anything you would like to see introduced.
If you need advice, then write in with your questions and we will do our best to answer them.
The next The Third Age page is due to appear in the Bolton Evening News on Friday, August 4.
Write with your suggestions to Andrew Mosley, Features Editor, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1DE or email Features Editor Andrew Mosley

Why stepping up for exercise is rewarding 11:32am Fri 1 Feb 08 EXERCISE is not just for the young and is actually more important the older you become. Chance for over-50s to get with digital switch 11:34am Friday 1st February 2008 IT is almost time to adjust your television set - as the date for digital TV switchover approaches. Advice on dealing with hot flushes 11:34am Friday 1st February 2008 WITH years of advice from the fashion pages, women in their 50s usually know how to look stylish and to enhance their figure and features with flattering clothes and make-up tips.

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Useful Contacts
Age Concern: www.ageconcernbolton.org.uk, 72/74 Ashburner Street, 01204 382411 or email postmaster@ageconcernbolton.org.uk
lBolton Over 50s Federation: 15 Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2EE, 01204 528142 or email michael.marsh3@ntlworld.com
Bolton Metro Consumer Advice Centre: 74 Ashburner Street, Bolton, 01204 336593 or email consumer.advice@bolton.gov.uk
lBolton Information Network: www.boltoninfo.net, 01204 332148, The UCAN Centre, Hatfield Road, Bolton, BL1 3BU.
lLeigh Pensioners Link: 01942 261 753.