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68 - Towcester, Northamptonshire, England

I'm calm, confident, empathic and receptive - so I'm told! Love those who are very arty.. or have interests in...

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EtnaEN4

63 - Barnet, London, England

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60 - Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

I like to keep fit - gym - swim - spin- proper cycling too. An occasional walker that has done the big 3 -...

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66 - Norwich, Norfolk, England

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