Author Archives: Emma

Minimum pension age increase to 57

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Emma

The minimum age at which you can take your pension is increasing from the current age 55 to age 57, from 6 April 2028. This means that if you were born after 5 April 1973 (anyone currently younger than 50 and around 5 months) the earliest date that you can Read the full article…

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£2,491 raised for Cancer Focus NI

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Emma

I was absolutely delighted with my final fundraising total of £2,491 for Cancer Focus NI for the London marathon! Thank you so much to each and every one of the lovely people who sponsored me. Cancer Focus NI is our local cancer charity, providing support and practical help to people Read the full article…

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London marathon

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Emma

I was delighted to finish the London marathon on Sunday, 2nd October, in a time of 4 hours, 44 minutes and 50 seconds. Nowhere near my best time, but the crowds, volunteers and other runners made it an amazing experience!! The London marathon starts near Greenwich, runs past the Cutty Read the full article…

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London marathon for Cancer Focus NI

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Emma

On 2nd October this year I will be running the London marathon to raise funds for Cancer Focus NI. London will be my ninth marathon, and the final one of the six marathon majors (New York, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago, Berlin and London). Cancer Focus NI is our local cancer charity, Read the full article…

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Berlin marathon

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Emma

My 8th marathon and I just squeaked a new Personal Best of 4 hours, 25 minutes, 33 seconds! It was a long road to Berlin as I registered for the marathon at the end of 2019, but the pandemic put paid to the 2020 event so my entry was deferred Read the full article…

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