Apparently three out of four people in the UK enjoy looking at maps in their spare time. In fact going back to our roots and finding out about the history of our homes and where our ancestors lived is something that most of us all have in common, making a framed old map of a house or town an excellent Christmas gift idea.

An exciting new range of clothing has been launched specifically to cater for the needs of wheelchair users.  A far cry from the elasticated trousers and fleeces so often offered as clothing for the mobility impaired, the collection is full of rich colour, and designs range from sharp tailored work suits, to fluid, feminine dresses in soft shades and sensuous fabrics.

Who remembers the fads of the 1960s? Like bellbottoms - those wide-legged pants which were actually derived from Navy-style uniforms and then became very popular with the youth of the 60s and 70s?

And what about "The Twist" - the dance style popularised by Chubby Checker when he appeared on American Bandstand in the early 60's? It originated in a small New York club called The Peppermint Lounge, was featured in a few films in the early sixties, but quickly faded when other dances such as the Mashed Potato and the Watusi were introduced to TV shows and movies.

And then there were love beads, mood rings, slogan buttons and Troll Dolls - all part of an era full of excitement, colour and originality. I wonder if any Mature Times readers still have their bellbottom trousers or tie-dye T-shirts lurking in the depths of their wardrobes?

A Personal Emergency Database system (PED) enables fast, fail-safe global access to family and next of kin in the case of an emergency via the internet or a dedicated 24 hour call centre.

Do you shop like a typical person of your age? Or do you “down” or “up” age the moment you enter the portals of a retail emporium? Either way, you could be shaping the future face of retail.