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57 - Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

You should get to know me because I’m genuine, easy to talk to, love to travel and enjoy a good laugh, loving,...

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65 - Kensington & Chelsea, London, England

Because I have accumulated experience without losing my curiosity, because I have convictions without being...

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72 - Rye, East Sussex, England

I retired in 2025 as MD of a food manufacturing company in SE London. Since then I have taken on two voluntary...

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66 - Ashford, Kent, England

I’m a writer and published author who had the luck to get going before AI came along. I love my work, and have...

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RuralAmanda

63 - Kendal, Cumbria, England

Life's more interesting with someone to share ideas, discoveries, laughter and adventures with. And selfishly,...

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59 - Banstead, Surrey, England

Young at heart and well-travelled, always smiling, passionate about antiques, spontaneous adventures, and making...

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