The Oldie

Yes I read it and enjoy it. I think Rufus was suggesting a bulk purchase but not sure how that would work.

I doubt that's possible. We could discuss articles or share cartoons?

We were given a subscription to the Oldie magazine. I took them along to our doctor's surgery, thinking that they would make perfect reading material in a waiting room full of older people, and much more interesting than the pile of ancient Country life mags.and wedding brochures.
On presenting them to the receptionist, I was surprised when she said "Ooh! I don't think we can use those. We have to be very careful, you know".

Actually Jane10 I’d forgotten about this magazine. I used to read articles from it by Virginia Ironside and a couple of others. I might look into subscribing to it as I find most other magazines boring.

P.s. nice idea to have this thread for discussions on it!

From its website:

The Oldie is:

• A sanctuary for all who are irritated by our celebrity-obsessed culture

• A place where Britain's best writers express themselves freely and passionately

• A place where books and the arts are reviewed without mercy

• Packed full of cartoons

• Unpredictable and eclectic, celebrating the unusual and eccentric

Sounds a bit like some of us!!

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If your library offers e-magazines, The Oldie is one of the magazines you can read for free.

I love the Oldie. When we moved into this house 2 years ago the Oldie started being delivered addressed to the previous owners. They had refused to give us any information about where they were going and had generally been very difficult, so I couldn't get in touch with them to tell them. It is still being delivered. I love it and love even more not having to pay for it.

So you’re not contacting the subscription department to cancel any time soon Framilode? They would be able to take your post code and explanation!

We have bought the Oldie from he very first issue, when Richard Ingrams was the editor.

In fact it was through the Oldie that I found out about Gransnet. The Oldie had its own forum within Gransnet, but it didn’t last.

Yes, I love it. I turn some of the cartoons into greetings cards for friends. My latest favourite shows an elderly man sitting, in pyjamas, on the edge of the bed saying "just remind me, am I getting up or going to bed?"

Urmston My March copy No. 384 has just arrived, in Feb.!
A record!
An Ad. under "Care" caught my eye because as you see;
"Gentleman with comfy villa near Malaga Spain! Able to provide 24-hour long term care, washing and meals for two gents. Very reasonable terms. Please text or leave message. Phone xxx.
Does that sound fair dinkum, or has my recent brain scan done harm?
Btw, did you see my earlier post re; Catalans?
OoRoo

If your library offers e-magazines,
Oh no! It costs only £4.75 a hard copy that you can take and read "anywhere" and then you can laugh out loud without disturbing the tranquility of a library.

suggesting a bulk purchase
That was probably at the back of my mind, but on reflection and noting how few of us there are, it wouldn't get off the ground. My copy obviously arrives in Melb. as part of a bulk mail consignment which is then home-delivered by the postman,

My latest copy has disappeared. DH seems to have 'discovered' it and somehow thinks it's his!! I must commandeer some of his many car comics or magazines as he calls them and see how he likes that.

Rufus Converted!!
I've been meaning to get it delivered for ages, I'll sort it today!

I shall look out for it. Sounds right up my street.

I have a subscription. Its my perfect read at bed-time.

In fact I've even bought a subscription for someone else as a birthday gift.

Urmstongran I could, and I probably should, but I won't.

Have just completed the form to subscribe. Jane10 I wonder how many converts you have made, better ask them for discount, or at least a free gift

I'll discuss that possibility when I'm down at the Oldie lunch next month
Anyone can go. Any London Grans fancy it?

Rufus 2
You download e-magazines to your computer or tablet and read them in the comfort of your home. Nothing to do with disturbing the tranquility of the library. Many libraries now offer a large choice.

I read books on my kindle but find that I prefer an actual magazine or newspaper to an e-version. Something about the size I think.