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How to respond to a box: Write a letter giving as much information as you want to. Be sure to include your telephone number (and/or address if you wish). We will then pass each letter on to the box number. Please also put your address and phone number on a separate sheet for our records. Non-members will need to include a payment of £5 for each response.

The address to write to is: Mature Connections, Highwood House Publishing, Highwood House, Winters Lane, Redhill, Bristol BS40 5SH.

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Members' Spotlight BOX No: 640 Beds/Home Counties/Anglia 50s professional female, divorced, N/S, WLTM same age group for friendship. Likes humour, walking, socialising, days out, boating, rugby, travel home and abroad. Open to trying new things.

Members' Spotlight BOX No: 647 London/any Desirable, friendly, sensitive, witty, errant, jolly gent, 48, 5’9, medium build, N/S. Enjoys the arts, people, nature. Desires the company of refined lady to find Nirvana.

Members' Spotlight BOX No: 673 Chepstow/Monmouthshire/Bristol Widow, 57, young at heart and fun-loving, OHAC, medium build, blondish hair. Interests include walking on the beach, watercolour painting, eating out, Italy and romance. Looking for easy-going male 57-64.

Box No: 321 Berks Widower 74, own home, NS, non-driver, 5’10, slim, fit. Likes most music, countryside, walking, ballroom dancing, and UK holidays. WLTM lady for friendship and hopefully LTR.

BOX No: 359c West Glamorgan / any area Friendly, sociable male, 70, active, young at heart, 5’7, slim, muscular, GSOH, fun-loving with a serious side. OHAC and own hair and teeth. Interests include theatre, books, music, singing, swimming, keeping fit. Enjoy town, country and seaside. WLTM active younger lady to share activities and life in general.

Box No: 364 South Wales / Anywhere Widow, 69, looks younger with young outlook on life, slim, 5’. Interests include coast and country walks & drives, caravans, craft fairs, gardening and home life. Seeking quiet, easy-going gent N/S, 60-70, hopefully for long-term, committed relationship. Willing to relocate.

Box No: 405 East London Warm, genuine, attractive lady with GSOH. Loves classical music, theatre, sea and countryside, walking, sightseeing and antiques. WLTM N/S kind, caring man – a best friend and soulmate – late 50s to early 60s with similar values – to share life.

Box No: 406 North West London Very young looking lady, 49, attractive, much into yoga and nature, WLTM a soulmate of any nationality. Undoubtedly I’m extremely romantic with a vivid vision beyond my eyes, and would give my whole heart without reservation. Lose a little time finding me and gain a lot in return!

Box No: 407 Bradford Smart, attractive, romantic lady, musician, looking for a soulmate. I enjoy travel, music, theatre, animals, keeping fit and tai chi. WLTM genuine, refined gentleman who is caring and considerate.

Box No: 408 Central London Semi-retired lady WLTM gentleman, preferably under 65, to share interests in films (member of NFT), meals out, theatre, travel, galleries etc. Hate sports. GSOH. N/S

Box No: 409 Cambs, Any Area Active lady, happy personality, young outlook on life, slim 5’6, considered attractive, N/S, late 60s, kind, caring & fun to be with. WLTM gentleman for friendship/relationship ALA Cambridgeshire area.

Box No: 410b Hampshire/West Sussex Tall, elegant lady, Francophile, 60s. Loves music, theatre, Romanesque architecture, reading, walking , intelligent conversation and all things that make for feeling alive and connected. Seeking male who cares for real companionship.

Box No: 412 Cheshire Widow, early 70s, WLTM gentleman for conversation, days out and maybe holidays. Enjoys dancing but this is not a necessity. Drives own car.

Box No: 413 Northamptonshire 60 year old single gentleman (never married and a former nurse) seeks lady for companionship. Interests are current affairs, classical music and theology. Likes animals. Am N/S and T/T. Seeks comfort, compassion and understanding. And a hand to hold!

Box No: 414 Middlesex/West London Divorced lady, N/S, attractive, GSOH, 63. Wishing to retire to seaside life in Sussex. Enjoys walking, music, reading, theatre and the arts. Seeks sincere, caring gentleman to share happiness and life.

Box No: 416 Worcestershire Widow, 75 years old, N/S, enjoys gardening and meals out. Would like to meet sincere and caring N/S gentleman.

Box No: 417 South Wales area Attractive widow, 67, young at heart, varied interests. Seeks kind, caring gentleman 65 plus for friendship, companionship, and to share quality time together.

BOX No: 415 Dorset/South Coast Smart active lady, late 60s, widow, N/S, young at heart, GSOH. Likes dancing, theatre, holidays home and abroad. WLTM gentleman 65-75 to share the finer things in life.

BOX No: 418 Surrey area Friendly female, 69, own hair and teeth, fair complexion. A semi-retired nurse who enjoys voluntary work and has wide interests. WLTM gentleman or lady 69-78, N/S, with kind, caring nature and SOH, for holidays and companionship, Surrey area.

BOX No: 419 Cardiff / South Glamorgan Sociable widow, 60, caring nature, energetic and intelligent. WLTM solvent, fun-loving gentleman with a positive outlook for happy times together.

BOX No: 420 South West Good-looking, happy lady (young looking 60s) working in health care. Varied interests include good cooking, country walking and travel. WLTM gentleman for quality time together.

BOX No: 421 Midlands Widow, 62 and 5’2, young at heart, GSOH, caring, honest N/S, many interests. WLTM sincere gentleman for friendship/LTR, age 58-68. I like music, animals, daytrips, the seaside and meals out.

BOX No: 422 S/E, Kent Active lady, young 62, enjoys socialising, walking, gardening and reading. Would like to make a N/S male friend with GSOH and similar interests.

BOX No: 423 North West England Slim, petite lady, 61, loves walking, gardening, keep fit, dancing, football, theatre and holidays. Looking for N/S sincere, caring gentleman 55-65 for friendship.

BOX No: 424 Cardiff area Are you a gent aged about 65, tall, fit, smart, car driver, N/S, who enjoys travel, socialising and the theatre? I represent a discerning lady who would like to meet you.

BOX No: 427 Torbay/Devon Tall, dark, handsome gent, 53, N/S, GSOH. Loves countryside, sea, walking, sports and meals out. WLTM N/S lady for friendship and maybe sharing warm relationship.

BOX No: 428 Brighton area Gentleman, 59, N/S, Canadian, VGSOH. Interests include history, walking and theatre. Seeks companionship of like-minded lady mid 50s to early 60s.

BOX No: 429 Kent/South London border Gentleman, 69, N/S, caring, considerate and active. Enjoys most kinds of music, dancing, theatre, gardening, days out, walks, travel, holidays etc (not into sport). WLTM sincere lady 63-70 with some similar interests for friendship/LTR.

BOX No: 431 Gwent area Active lady, 68, varied interests, WLTM gentleman for friendship and fun times, staying in or going out. Would like to share intimate dinners at home or out.

BOX No: 432 South of England preferred Sensitive lady, 50s, N/S, seeks refined male companion. Send photo and letter (not into computers). Likes cinema, arts, theatre, car drivers, National Trust members, coast, wildlife, live music concerts, sailing and nationwide penpals.

BOX No: 433 Kent area Divorced gentleman, GSOH, slowing down a bit, enjoys theatre, concerts (mainly classical), and cooking. Member of Lions, Woodland Trust and Mensa. Spends leisure time reading, gardening or with son (34). WLTM lively lady for companionship/chat/maybe more!

BOX No. 400 North Cornwall “Come stay with me and be my love”. Retired widower, N/S, 5’10. OHAC, lives by the sea. Passion for all music/theatre/art/films/gramdchildren. WLTM music-loving N/S attractive lady 50s/60s for mutual fun weekends in Bude.

BOX No. 387 Newport / Monmouthshire Young active octogenarian gentleman, N/S, tall, slim and talented. Seeks educated lady any age for companionship and trips.

BOX No. 330c Cardiff Area What is your wish? I would like to cruise to New York but the ladies are so shy about communicating, ‘specially the ones in Wales. I am male and 65 years old but young looking for my age, so they say. No bad habits, reliable and loads of TLC to give. Why not drop me a line?

BOX No: 425b Cheshire / anywhere Attractive lady, 56, 5’2, GSOH, N/S, no ties. Enjoys coast and country walks, reading, travel, gardening. Seeks easy-going, medium height, mid 50s – early 60s gent for long term committed relationship. Willing to relocate.

BOX No: 434 West Sussex Attractive, feminine lady 71, happy disposition, GSOH, active. Enjoys outdoor activities, countryside, theatre, walking, art, travel, gardening, home life. OHAC, no ties. Seeks partner to share happy times.

BOX No: 435 Enfield area or anywhere Warm, genuine, caring Caribbean nurse, 61, WLTM caring, honest, Christian white gentleman 62-70. To share interest in reading, gardening, long country walks, country & western music, and cooking. Must be N/S.

BOX No: 436 East London Gentleman, 60, seeks non-platonic relationship with slim, long-haired lady whose interests needn’t be similar, but one in common would be a bonus. Mine are dancing, cinema, karaoke, keep-fit & horse-racing.

BOX No: 437 South Wales Lone black lady, looking younger than her age (60s), Christian. WLTM God-fearing man as partner, gentle, caring and unattached, for companionship and holidays with a view to settling down.

BOX No: 438 North London Green lanes silver surfer / free bus pass! Collector / film memorabilia, books, bridge, travel, musical, theatre, gardening. 65, medium build, 5’3", smoker, silver blonde, GSOH. WLTM genuine, caring, solvent gentleman to share good times.

BOX No: 440 South West Attractive lady, 64, GSOH. Loves theatre, good food, wine, film, music and concerts. Seeks sincere, caring N/S gentleman for LTR, with whom to enjoy laughter, life and interests.

BOX No: 441b Shropshire Presentable lady, 50s, single, N/S, moderate tastes, GSOH, semi-vegetarian, therapeutic / creative interests, spiritual / philosophically minded, Radio 4, classical and New World listener. WLTM sincere, reasonable, considerate, wholesome folk for outings and interests.

BOX No: 442 Herts Gentleman, 71, 5’8", N/S & T/T, young at heart, divorced GSOH. Likes home life, swimming, holidays home and abroad, dancing, watching some sports. Seeks loving relationship with kind, presentable lady 55-70.

BOX No: 443 South East London Lady, 62, N/S. Interests include country walking, gardening, music (jazz), reading & meals out. WLTM sincere, caring N/S gent with similar interests.

BOX No: 444 Glos Friendly, outgoing, widowed lady, 49, animal lover. WLTM genuine, caring, outgoing gentleman for friendship and companionship. Similar age group preferred.

BOX No: 445 South Wales Friendly lady, 70s, N/S & GSOH, caring. Loves walking & travel and enjoys music. WLTM gent, 70s, for friendship.

BOX No: 446 Central London Pretty, feminine lady, 51, N/S. Enjoys photography, fringe theatre, countryside. WLTM a gentleman of integrity and wit. For new beginnings, sharing walks, talks, life’s simple pleasures, and maybe more.

BOX No: 447 Vale of Glamorgan Have car will travel. Attractive lady, 63, likes gardening, reading, theatre, country music. WLTM gentleman friend and travel companion this country & abroad.

BOX No: 448 Glos Smart-casual, active, slim lady, young 63, varied interests include walking, good food (in & eating out), gardening, travel. WLTM N/S, intelligent male, approx 58-68 with GSOH, for outings & companionship, hopefully more.

BOX No: 449 Kent Warm, intelligent woman, 58, interested in eclectic mix of opera, reading, politics, spirituality & eating out! Tolerant N/S, read The Guardian. WLTM witty, romantic man for shared activities & possibilities.

BOX No: 450 Bucks Fun-loving widow, 70, likes travelling, sport, the arts and photography. WLTM pleasant & fit gentleman.

BOX No: 451 North West moving to South West soon Lovely, lively, slim, blonde lady, 52, N/S. Enjoys many interests: cycling, arts, countryside, cities, swimming, gardening, dancing, good food & wine. Looking for partner to share fun, relaxation & all life has to offer.

BOX No: 452 Kent Attractive, slim widow, 61, 5’4". Wide interests – loves outdoors, travelling, gardening & music. WLTM man for friendship/relationship.

BOX No: 453 Berks Smart, attractive (young) lady, 62, GSOH, who enjoys golf, dancing, concerts, theatre, travel & dining out. WLTM (young) like-minded gentleman to share them.

BOX No: 454 West London Lady 5’4", mid 60s, young at heart with many interests. WLTM N/S gentleman who likes music, dancing, & travel, for friendship & maybe more.

BOX No: 455 South East Wales/anywhere Smart, attractive 50s business lady, warm, caring, honest, positive, GSOH. Enjoys good food & drink, music, travel, reading, gardening & home-making. Seeks like-minded gent for companionship and to enjoy life.

BOX No: 335 Essex Ordinary working male now retired, N/S, 68, fit, active, slim 5'8. WLTM slim N/S lady similar age to lie in the sun with on a warm sandy beach. And hopefully for LTR.

BOX No: 456 Devon Are you a caring, tactile, honest, young-thinking professional guy (50s - 60s), N/S, seeking a genuine relationship with a very attractive brunette - widowed, solvent, positive, cultured & well travelled? If so, please let's talk.

BOX No: 457 Bedfordshire Happy, easy-going, adventurous N/S chap, tall, well-built, young- looking 61, divorced, no ties. WLTM N/S, independent, attractive, genuine, active lady 50 - 65, with GSOH, for fun, companionship, romance.

BOX No: 458 Devon Tall, sincere male, 63, N/S, GSOH. Enjoys music, cinema, walking, sport. WLTM N/S lady with similar interests for friendship and hopefully more.

BOX No: 459 Herts Lively, attractive, happy-natured, loving mid-fifties lady with no baggage would like to meet same age 50 - 60 for friendship and nice times. Likes dogs.

BOX No: 460 Brighton area Senior citizen Brighton seeks male/female companions for conversation, e-mails and visits to London/Home Counties, music recitals, theatre, cinema, galleries, river & coach trips, walks, picnics etc. Varied interests.

BOX No: 461 Dorset Active lady, 60s, young-looking, GSOH. Enjoys socialising, gardening, reading, swimming, eating in and out. WLTM gentleman same interests, kind & caring with GSOH, for friendship/LTR (photo please).

BOX No: 462b Near Brecon Beacons Smart working gent, 60, N/S, slim, medium build & height, respectable background & lifestyle, easy going, loyal, caring, GSOH. No ties, creative hobbies, interests include countryside, historic houses etc. Not into pubs or clubs. WLTHF lady of similar integrity with no ties and free days available.

BOX No: 463 Lancashire Widow, age 58, 5’ 3”, keeps in good shape. Irish background. Easy going, GSOH, enjoys homelife, good cooking, bingo, glass of wine. Loves Ireland, the music and people. Has family there. WLTM gentleman 60-68 who has a love of Ireland as I do, would enjoy trips there, the music, people, scenery, pint in the pub & good company. Enjoys easy-going lifestyle, family & friends. Would like someone with same interests for company and friendship.

BOX No: 464 East Sussex Slim, young 76 widow, enjoys going to country music concerts, looking at gardens, WLTM genuine caring gentleman of similar age for friendship and companionship.

BOX No: 465 South Wales/Anywhere Smart, active gentleman, nice-looking, semi-retired, caring, genuine and intelligent, solvent, with varied interests. Lives near coast. WLTM similar lady late 50s/60s for quality time and to share life together.

BOX No: 466 Bristol area Friendly, outgoing, smart lady, 55, 5’6, N/S, GSOH. WLTM genuine, caring, smart, outgoing gentleman, 58-68, for friendship and companionship.

BOX No: 467 Orpington & Kent area Youthful widow, 69, slim, N/S, red/brown hair, childless, well-educated, Interests: piano, trad. jazz, painting, photography, reading, dancing, retail therapy, fun! Seeks exchange TLC with charming chappie, 5’8 plus, GSOH, N/S, who likes driving/going places, home life & fun!

BOX No: 468 Devon Slim lady, petite 60, loves reading, tapestry, cooking, countryside, coastal walks and my pets. Seeks genuine, sincere gent to love and care for and to enjoy home and family life together.

BOX No: 469 London/Anywhere Adventurous, sociable, active lady, 60s, 5’10, N/S. Enjoys cinema, theatre, meals out and in, cycling and yoga. WLTM tall N/S gentleman, 60s, for friendship, romance, and possible LTR.

BOX No: 470 Suffolk Are you an adventurous, spontaneous, fit, N/S lady, no ties and 60 plus? I would love to meet you to share intelligent conversation, humour, wonderful food, happy days, contented evenings and world travel. Hopefully you live no more than an hour from Ipswich and are mobile. Let’s have fun!

BOX No: 503 London/Anywhere Attractive, versatile, petite, warm, intelligent, GSOH, active, N/S, social drinker, 62 years young, extensively travelled, professional lady with varied interests: movies, music, theatre, walking, travelling and many more. WLTM N/S gentleman 60 – 72 as best friend, companion and to share old and new interests, romance, travel, fun, laughter and hopefully LTR.

BOX No: 472 Herts/Beds/Anywhere Gentleman, 50, retired from IT, tall, slim, N/S, GFCH. Favourite activity - flying, favourite programme – Radio 4 ‘In Our Time’. WLTM female companion up to 60 for mutual fun and profit.

BOX No: 473 Wigan / Lancs Male, 61, N/S, likes outdoors, cycling, also listening to music. Would like lady, 50s-60s, slim build, to write. All letters answered.

BOX No: 474b Worthing By Sea/ Anywhere Widow, 65, young at heart, caring, car-driver. Likes good music, theatre and holidays UK and abroad. Seeks tall gentleman 70 plus with same interests for friendship / relationship – anywhere.

BOX No: 475 Salford / Lancs Attractive, overweight widow, 70, caring, honest, smoker, genuine, easy-going. Likes cinema, theatre, country, folk music, TLC and travel. WLTM similar male / female any age.

BOX No: 477 Kent Youthful, smart widow, 59, semi-retired. WLTM gentleman, 60s, with GSOH, for friendship / companionship and to share old and new interests.

BOX No: 478 Luton, Beds / ‘Crews Hill’ ‘Crews Hill’. Are you the tall, silver-haired gentleman who spoke to a lady in the local pub at Crews Hill at lunchtime end November 2006? I would love to hear from you.

BOX No: 479 South Wales Widow, 68, young at heart, likes good food, romantic meals, musicals, holidays home and abroad, walking, gardening, reading. WLTM someone to share time with, and a special gift for happiness.

BOX No: 480 Suffolk Petite, active widow, 65, N/S, GSOH. Enjoys theatre, cinema, dancing, reading and socialising. Seeks like-minded male to laugh with.

BOX No: 481 Kent coast on M20 Wrinkled but fit 6’ slim gentleman, 74, WLTM lady, sociable and intelligent, a companion to share cultural activities, dining and conversation. Well-travelled and fit for fun.

BOX No: 482 Cardiff to Swansea Michael: young and active 70, 6’1, N/S, OHAC, happy disposition. Enjoys walking, cycling, painting, lively conversation, fun things. Looking for partner to share sunset years.

BOX No: 483 South West / anywhere My birth certificate says I’ve reached my 60s but I refuse to believe that. I’m a very active lady, N/S, VGSOH, enjoying everything to the full – culture, travel, sports and good company. If you’re a gentleman, N/S, 60s or 70s, with a similar attitude – let’s talk. Life isn’t a rehearsal!

BOX No: 484 Anglia or Anywhere Lady early sixties, N/S, wishes to find a companion to do cruise in 2008. If my soul-mate should reply it would be a dream come true. GSOH a must!

BOX No: 485 Essex / Suffolk Gentleman, young looking 64, N/S. Interests include the Arts, country walking, travel and eating out. WLTM slim N/S lady, pref 50 � 65, for friendship and possibly more.

BOX No: 486 Vale of Glamorgan / South Wales Attractive lady, 59, 5’8 1/2, medium build, N/S. WLTM soul mate for laughter, music and empathy. Must be easy-going and non-materialistic.

BOX No: 487 Middlesex Petite, youthful, outgoing lady, 65, N/S, GSOH. Enjoys music, films, antiques, dancing, shared meals out etc. WLTM like-minded gentleman 60 – 70, to share interests and laughter.

BOX No: 488 North London Irish woman, young-at-heart 57, independent, genuine and active. Loves dancing, reiki and spiritual healing, walking, the sun, holidaying abroad, gardening, cooking, eating in or out. Seeks soul mate for happy, loving times.

BOX No: 489b Suffolk Suffolk man, 67, fit, active, hair on the sides only, neat beard and moustache, N/S. OHAC – both small and old. Likes traditional jazz, antiques, auctions, coast and country walking. Non-materialistic. Seeks woman to share happy times.

BOX No: 490 Merseyside/NW Lancashire Country-loving lady, smart, slim, tall, attractive, 60. Young outlook, N/S, varied interests, easygoing, friendly. Seeks gent for caring, sharing, time together and romance.

BOX No: 491 Middlesex / Anywhere Retired professional gent, 64, 5’9, British subject Greek origin, house in England and flat in Cyprus. No ties, into bridge, gym, travel. WLTM active, refined lady 50 – 65 for companionship / romance.

Box No: 344 Anywhere Gentleman with GSOH, caring, honest, solvent, young 60s, slim, healthy. Seeks fun-loving lady for sharing quality time together. Distance, age or disability are no problem.

BOX No: 339b Gloucestershire Lady, 58, N/S, 5’2, medium build. Enjoys gardening, the outdoors, film, theatre, meals out, and a glass of wine or two. WLTM N/S gentleman, 50s to mid 60s, for relationship.

BOX No: 493 London Fit, active, white male aged 67 wishes to meet similar lady, similar age, for friendship, companionship. Interests include London walks, cinema, quality music, yoga, swimming. London based preferred.

BOX No: 494 Swindon – 25 mile Widowed gentleman, 70, N/S, tidy, weathered complexion, active. Likes are many – dislikes are few. WLTM lady similar status for coach holidays, and social events (some formal).

BOX No: 495 Hampshire Gentleman, 66, caring at home and hospital for wife with Altzhiemers, would like to correspond with and possibly meet lady in similar position. Many interests, lives on a country farm, understanding and kind.

BOX No: 496 Wales or anywhere Lady, 60s, (Scottish), wishes to meet tallish gent with view to LTR. Interests include travel in UK, reading and meeting people. All letters answered.

BOX No: 497 East Anglia Feminine lady, late 50s, N/S, good company. Would like to share life’s joys with gentleman who enjoys music, opera, nature, socialising and travel.

BOX No: 499b Worcester Gay man, 62, N/S, varied interests. WLTM gay man for friendship, maybe more.

Box No: 500 Devon/Somerset Elegant lady, N/S, young 50, new to area. Looking for sensitive, quality relationship / friendship – nice letter and landline response gents. OHAC. Enjoys live music, art galleries, social events, wildlife and coast outings.

Box No: 501 Harrow/Hillingdon/Middlesex Gentleman wanting to share / provide company, friendship and TLC. Seeks woman 53 – 69. I’m 53, single, 5’11, slim, decent appearance, with a good humoured, honest, considerate, tactile nature. Enjoy books, films, history etc.

Box No: 502 West Kent Lady, 64, N/S, semi-retired, home-maker. WLTM gentleman, 60s, N/S for friendship, companionship and to share interests – walking, travelling, music, theatre, home life – maybe I could share some of your interests too?

Box No: 504 Gloucestershire Gentleman, young looking 66, N/S, loves theatre, good food, film, music. WLTM slim-ish lady, N/S, 59 – 66, to share quality time with.

Box No: 506 Bristol Friendly lady, 64, Scottish, blonde hair, medium build, likes reading and bingo. Would like to make new friends - men or women - and share new interests, have a chat, maybe enjoy outings and meet ups.

BOX No: 507 North West I’m a very open, spontaneous lady, N/S, divorced, age 59, 5’7, considered attractive. Enjoy life’s loves and laughs. Interests include cooking, big band music, jazz, reading, animals and travel. Seeks honest, sincere relationship.

BOX No: 508b South / Anywhere Gentleman, retired, 5’7, young looking, energetic, ex-professional engineer, easy going. Interested in travelling, holidays, caravanning, swimming, walking, outings and meeting friends, share in Australia. Age or disability no problem. WLTM lady GSOH for happy times and maybe more.

BOX No: 509 North London A gentleman aged 50, weight 11.65, tall 5.5, N/S, very sincere and honest, an easy-going person. Searching for a female aged between 47 – 55 for serious relationship and maybe more.

BOX No: 510 North West England Friendly, caring lady, 68, N/S, no ties, very adaptable, good listener with GSOH, varied interests. WLTM gentleman, any age, with GSOH, preferably N/S, someone to share loving times.

BOX No: 511 Devon / Cornwall area Lady, early 60s, living on the Devon and Cornwall border. Likes days out, meeting people, having a social drink and enjoying life to the full. Medium build with brown hair, N/S, car driver, with GSOH. WLTM genuine, caring, kind gentleman, 60 � 70, for friendship and maybe more.

BOX No: 512 Bristol / Bath area ‘Old Bohemian’ male, 58, N/S, weary walking-wounded, still enjoying life – just slower. Loves music, concerts, festivals, cinema, theatre. Seeking female 50 – 65 for sharing / caring, conversation, days out, some evenings in, and maybe the occasional hug.

BOX No: 513 South Bedfordshire Attractive lady, 60, N/S, 5’5, average build. Enjoys jazz / blues concerts, coastal and country walks, cooking, horse racing and history. Seeking gentleman with good appearance, age 60 plus, 5'11 plus, to share happy and loving relationship.

BOX No: 514 North London Man of many parts (all working!). Loving, understanding, humorous, sexy, unmaterialistic. A graduate, 64, 5’9. Interests include the Arts, nature and DIY. Seeks similar lady for mutual nurturing.

BOX No: 515 East Yorkshire Widow, 55, N/S, medium build, enjoys eating out, going to coast and countryside, and loves quizzes and animals. WLTM N/S male 50-65 for friendship and possibly more.

BOX No: 516 South Wales Lone black lady, widow, looking for a companion (preferably Christian). Age is how you feel, therefore want to meet an active man middle-aged as myself, to share quality time together.

BOX No: 517 Greece/anywhere Married lady, 59, (English), living in Greece. Quiet, caring and appreciative of the fine but simple things in life. WLTM friends. I love St. Andrews, Llandeilo and Kent, but all places considered.

BOX No: 518 Berkshire Gentleman wanting to provide/share company and TLC. N/S, 5’4, very fit, single, 65 plus, kind, witty, romantic, and of decent appearance. Loves travelling home & abroad, wild life, photography, cooking, home-life. Seeking a loving woman 65 plus.

BOX No: 519 Bristol/South West Widowed gentleman, 58, N/S, young at heart, fit, easy going, many interests. WLTM slim N/S lady in her fifties for friendship, soulmate, LTR.

BOX No: 520 Rochdale area/ Lancs Honest, friendly woman, 59, WLTM female for friendship, maybe more. Various interests include going out, dancing, meals out, shopping, animal friendly, N/S. Miss one to one company.

BOX No: 521 Lincolnshire/anywhere Attractive, feminine lady, 60, enjoys most things in life – theatre, art, walking, dining out - and in - with good company, animals. WLTM gentleman and soulmate with similar interests.

BOX No: 522 Wellingborough/Northants Independent lady, early sixties, very fit, GSOH. Enjoys walking, travelling, music, theatre, cooking, and homelife. Seeks soul mate to share good times.

BOX No: 524 Kent area Black, professional, independent Christian lady, 56. Loves travelling, eating out, cinema, theatre and dancing. Seeking soulmate of similar age group and cultural background for long-term companionship and to share happy time.

BOX No: 525 Cheshire/Derbyshire border Slim, stylish widow, young 60s, attractive, intelligent, N/S. Well-travelled, very caring, honest and romantic. Seeks intelligent, honest male, 55-70, for friendship, quality times, sharing, caring etc.

BOX No: 527 West Midlands Tall, slim lady, early 60s, single, independent. Would love to meet gent for friendship or long- term companionship. Varied interests including gardening, holidays and all music.

BOX No: 528 Dorset / Hants Slim, fit, friendly, feminine lady, youthful 61, 5’7, enjoys foreign travel, warm climates, diverse social / cultural interests. WLTM N/S, tall, caring, solvent, outgoing, like-minded gentleman for happy friendship plus.

BOX No: 529 Preston Retired widower, age 72, 5’2, lived in Australia for 28 years. Looking for lady between 50 to 65 years old. Lots of energy. Driver. Likes socialising and walking.

BOX No: 531 Devon Lady, 70, slim, active. Would welcome friendship with an honest, caring gent who respects the natural world, enjoys music, outings and more. Sense of humour but with a serious side.

BOX No: 533 North London Male (55), tall, well-built, blue eyes, shopkeeper, GSOH. Likes going out and about. Looking for a mature lady for friendship and happy times. Any age.

BOX No: 534 North West / Anywhere Affectionate, caring, loyal lady, N/S, 50, seeks decent, genuine man for love and marriage. I speak Finnish, enjoy reading, cooking, gardening and travel and have a GSOH.

BOX No: 535 Bristol area Respectable gentleman, fit, 69, VGSOH. WLTM lady for sharing and hopefully loving relationship. I am kind, witty and romantic and like travelling, dining out or in, and theatre.

BOX No: 536 Surrey / Turkey I am a Turkish lady and left Turkey in 1948. My interests are walking, travelling, theatre, ballet and partying. I am in the process of writing a fiction. Anyone interested in writing to me is welcome to come to my penthouse in Turkey. Couples welcome too.

BOX No: 537 South/South East/Elsewhere Engaging, friendly, feminine lady – young sixties – WLTM tall/tallish, personable retired professional/businessman – a caring, adaptable, interesting partner who blends culture/history with a dash/splash of good food/wine/humour. Also travel – Spain, France or Italy preferred ... how about taking root there?

Box No: 538: West Wales Lady looking for male friend 65 - 75, honest and with GSOH for caring and sharing relationship and shared holidays. I love the countryside, nature, gardening, art and poetry.

Box No: 532 West Sussex / Hampshire Are you male, 70/76, 5’6 plus, fairly intelligent, drawn to slim, attractive (so I’m told) blondes? Do you enjoy sunny holidays, pub meals and sharing everyday life? Please write – it could transform both our lives.

Box No: 526 Sussex Pen friends wanted by friendly lady, 71. Will answer all letters. I enjoy the theatre, eating out, travel, music, gardening, walking and social drinking. I live near the sea, which I love.

BOX No: 539 Suffolk / would relocate Lady with GSOH, young 62, likes jazz, classical music, antiques, wild life and sailing. Extensively travelled. Requires intelligent companion who enjoys life and laughter. Hand-written replies only please.

BOX No: 540 Carmarthenshire Honest, respectable lady, 64, dark hair, medium build. Enjoys countryside, days out and historic buildings amongst many other interests. WLTM male, 55 – 75, for friendship and possibly more.

BOX No: 541 Bedfordshire Friendly lady, 62 years young, recently separated, N/S. Looking for friends – men or women – for companionship, shared interests and outings. I am interested in the environment, wildlife, animals, gardening and music.

BOX No: 542 Kent Divorced lady, mid sixties, professional and still working, loves animals, reading, holidays abroad and eating out. WLTM gentleman 65 – 70 for friendship.

BOX No: 543 South East / London Braveheart wanted. Intelligent, sexy, young 58 lady WLTM Scottish guy for sharing and caring relationship.

BOX No: 541 Bedfordshire Friendly lady, 62 years young, recently separated, N/S. Looking for friends – men or women – for companionship and shared interests and outings. Interests include the environment, wildlife and animals, gardening and music.

BOX No: 544 London / anywhere Widower seeks lady 55 plus. Loves travelling, music, reading and the coast. Also loves the sun and spends winters abroad. WLTM a friend, companion and hopefully LTR.

BOX No: 547b South West London / London Wanted! Someone to make jam with, someone to find love with, someone to laugh longer with, someone to grow old with, by intelligent 61 year old professional man.

BOX No 548 London Delightful lady, 60s, seeks sensitive male and female friends. Join me in my interests: music, countryside, exercise, wildlife and conversation. Let’s make a lively group.

Box No: 549 Derbyshire Male, 66, unconventional, cheerful, content, honest, caring, GSOH. Likes theatre, painting, jazz, blues, coast and countryside. Wishing to meet sincere woman for loving, lasting relationship.

Box No: 550 North London / London Widow, 70, ex civil servant, active, N/S. Likes country pubs, walking, and am an animal-lover, especially cats. Seeking male friendship for days out.

BOX No: 551 Berkshire Attractive lady in her sixties needs a knight in tarnished armour. Must be well-educated, on a New Age spiritual path, and with interests in nature, wildlife and creativity. Tall and chivalrous ideally – 100% health and body parts are not essential.

BOX No: 552 Yorkshire / anywhere Slim, 5’9, N/S, active and fit male, 60. Non-materialistic, tactile free-thinker. Passionate, especially about natural environment. Into walking, cycling etc, also classical and jazz music, cinema and theatre. WLTM similar female to share these interests with, and possibly more.

BOX No: 553 Surrey Lady, young 65, 5’10, medium build. Enjoys holidays, days out, theatre, restaurants and cooking. Seeks male age 55 plus, 5’10, with a love of life and GSOH, for friendship and happy times together.

BOX No: 556 France Gentleman, widower, 66, N/S, GSOH, 6’, average looking. Lives in France, own home in countryside. Wishes to write to and meet lady, 55-66, GSOH, N/S, slim, good-natured ,and who loves pets.

BOX No: 557 Gloucestershire Widower, 70, N/S, interests include National Trust, music, reading, eating out and concerts. WLTM honest, reliable lady for possible LTR.

BOX No: 558 Lancs / anywhere Lady, 70, 5’7, recently widowed, very, very fit, happy, optimistic and sincere. Seeks tall gent 60 plus, N/S, for ballroom and sequence dancing, cruises, holidays abroad. Might even relocate.

BOX No: 559 Cardiff / South Wales Attractive male, 65, adventurous, 6’ tall, slim build, GSOH. Interests include walking, rugby, sociable drink. WLTM genuine, honest, N/S, attractive lady, 50-60, for loving relationship.

BOX No: 560 East/North London & Essex Lady, 58, very sociable, very presentable, good conversationalist, works f/t central London. Enjoys theatre, concerts, food, holidays abroad. WLTM tall, N/S gentleman with similar interests to enjoy me.

BOX No: 561 South East/anywhere Cultured, international, vegetarian lady, still believes in Father Christmas, seeks LTR with a ‘proper’ gentleman, 58-71, to share life’s gifts and participate in humanitarian causes. Genuine responses answered.

BOX No: 563 South Wales and beyond Friends wanted – local area and beyond. Mature couple 65 years seeking company for shared interests, including snooker, cinema, theatre etc, general interests, social outings etc.

BOX No: 564 North London/anywhere Tall, mature man – larger than life – seeks female for all types of adventure – anything goes. Willing to travel – likes to please – looks and age are not important.

BOX No: 565 South Devon/any area Petite (size 10), retired, N/S, warm-hearted lady with GSOH. Likes travel, holidaying abroad, theatre, reading, cinema, crosswords etc. WLTM nice gentleman aged 65-75 for friendship or maybe more, who likes animals and the countryside. Also looking for pen-pals any area.

BOX No: 566 South West Snazzy, spiritual, intelligent lady, 65, looking for Mr Right to put a spring in my step! N/S, GSOH, like music, countryside, rivers, reading, theatre. Fit the bill? 5’10 plus? Don’t hesitate!

BOX No: 567 London Recently retired PA WLTM gentleman with interests in travel and dining/theatre, to share life and have fun together. I�m 5�6, slim, dress well and look like a goddess.

BOX No: 568 Dorset Cheerful lady, young early 70s, active, N/S. Enjoys walking, art, reading, crosswords, music, antique and book fairs, cooking, outings, travel. Seeks intelligent male to share the simple things in life.

BOX No: 569 Berkshire/Thames Valley Gent, 61, balding, intelligent, honest, good-natured, kind, caring, eccentric, tactile. Likes theatre, reading, gardening, music, historic buildings, countryside. Seeks to meet like-minded lady for serious relationship.

BOX No: 570 Brighton Female graduate, 50s, witty, cultured, erudite, enjoying theatre, cinema, art, walking, cryptic crosswords, restaurants. WLTM similar gentleman who is also kind, considerate, unselfish, fun and equally modest.

BOX No: 572 Gloucestershire Adventurous 60 plus female, independent, intelligent, GSOH, shapely 5’7. Seeks tall, fit, educated 60 plus male ‘soul mate’. Interests include nature, walking, cycling, live jazz, classical music, Le Roq, dancing, new places and travel.

BOX No: 573 Essex Slim woman, thoughtful, attractive, loving, youthful late 50s. Varied interests include current affairs, arts, music especially classical. WLTM cultured, academic man, late 50s/60s, 5’9 plus, still fit and youthful.

BOX No: 562 Gwent/’Any Went’ Male, married, 65 years young, N/S. Seeks male or female friends – can travel. Hope to meet occasionally, or write, dependent upon distance – by bicycle or maybe train? Varied interests, including answering any replies!

BOX No: 574 Oxford/Anywhere within 40 miles Widower, honest, 80s but taken for 60s. 6’, slim, active, GSOH. Published poet: ‘Inspiring’, ‘Uplifting’, Philosophy, Universal, Music, Sings, Healing etc. Longs for loving feminine fellow spirit to share interests with and travel together.

BOX No: 575 Gloucestershire/South West Presentable widowed lady, sixty-something, who enjoys books, music, travel, walking and nature. WLTM well-groomed, active gentleman, 66-72, with similar interests, for friendship and hopefully LTR.

BOX No: 577 Mid Glam/Heref/Shrops/Pembs Radius Smart working gent, 60, slim/medium build, easy-going, kind, loyal and caring, rural background, creative interests. No ties, mid week free. WLTM younger lady with similar spec and integrity for friendship and outings.

BOX No: 578 Anglia Gentleman, 70, interests include music, countryside, National Trust, travel etc. WLTM gentleman, 60-78, for friendship.

BOX No: 554 Herts/Beds/Bucks Gent, 71, N/S, divorced, sociable, solvent, not unattractive. Would cherish female companion. TLC guaranteed.

BOX No: 571 Kent/South East Lady, 59, just 5 foot tall, enjoys classical music, opera, theatre, walking and growing vegetables. WLTM gentleman to share interests, outings and pub lunches.

BOX No: 579 Birmingham/Anywhere Widow (sixties), slim, sense of humour, good listener, varied interests. Seeks nice gentleman for friendship and companionship.

BOX No: 580 South East Active widow seeks holiday companion home and abroad, male or female, single rooms. I am easy-going, not posh, like 40s and 50s music and dancing. Am 5’6, medium build.

BOX No: 582 S. Yorkshire/Sheffield Gent, 65, young – looks 55, seeks caring lady 55-63 years young. For friendship, excitement, sharing GSOH, shared holidays, theatre, coast walks and to share other hobbies. Enjoys dining out or nights in. Animal lover. N/S.

BOX No: 583 Back in Suffolk Petite, smart widow, mid-sixties, N/S with GSOH. Loves classical music, theatre/cinema, eating in/out, and holidays abroad. WLTM genuine, caring male with similar interests and GSOH.

BOX No: 584 Birmingham area/Anywhere Elegant, fit lady, early sixties, GSOH, varied interests including travel, theatre, music, walking and dining out. WLTM gentleman, N/S, smart and caring, 65-70, for friendship/possibly relationship.

BOX No: 585 North East/Anywhere Male, 53, N/S, 5’7, slim build. Seeking friendship with female aged 40-58, N/S. Enjoys walking on the beach, eating out and cinema.

BOX No: 587 Worcester Lady, 58, WLTM for socialising leading to LTR with the right person. Has GSOH, enjoys going to the theatre, dancing, walks in the country. Loving nature. Gets up each day full of life.

BOX No: 588 Cumbria/Anywhere Gentleman, late 60, divorced, well-travelled, GSOH, caring, honest. Loves the outdoors, travelling, music and reading. Migrates December to March to warmer climes. WLTM similar lady for friendship/relationship.

BOX No: 590 North London Gentleman in mid-sixties looking for sincere and long-lasting friendship. I am well-travelled and enjoy dining out and fun times. Looking to meet young-at-heart widow or divorcee, medium build, fun-loving and easy-going, to share happy times with me. I also enjoy swimming, jazz music, cultural arts and travelling.

BOX No: 591 Worcs/Gloucs Smart lady, 60s, shy, attractive, sense of humour, in good shape. Likes reading, outings, walks, most music. WLTM easy-going, reserved gent, 60-68ish, who is active and looks good.

BOX No: 592 Swansea/Cardiff Kind, caring, warm-hearted lady, 60, N/S, with traditional values. Enjoys countryside, gardening, theatre and music. WLTM a genuine male, 58-69, to share similar interests and companionship.

BOX No: 593 Lincs Lady, 64, medium build, kind, enjoys reading, music at home, market towns and walking. Seeks loyal gentleman car driver who enjoys eating out and cooking for LTR.

BOX No: 546 Hampshire 60, slim blue-eyed blonde, semi-retired widow, professional, 5’8, N/S. Tennis player, walker, loves nature, pets, kids, ballroom dancing, travel, opera, theatre, Andrew Marvell, W.H. Auden, history and classical concerts.

BOX No: 603 W.Sussex/Hants/N.London Slim, petite, attractive, smart, lively woman, 54, with lots of love to give. Interests include intelligent conversation, travel, gardening, walking, arts, dancing, cooking. WLTM kind gentleman for fun, friendship and maybe more.

BOX No: 605 Devon area Young lady, early seventies, was nurse. GSOH. Varied interests include theatre, countryside, dancing, music, conversation, holidays. Very adaptable and loves a laugh. Seeks intelligent gentleman to share life’s interests with.

BOX No: 586 West Sussex/Sussex Cheerful lady, 72, active, romantic, honest, N/S. Many interests including theatre, arts, cinema, reading, music. GSOH, sociable nature, likes animals. WLTM good-natured, kind gentleman to share my life.

BOX No: 600 Essex/Suffolk/London Attractive female, 65, young looking and very sociable. Interests include cinema, theatre, walking and travel. Also enjoys cooking, gardening, yoga and art. WLTM N/S intelligent gentleman 60-65 for friendship, maybe more.

BOX No: 608 West Country Personable, slimmish blondish widow seeks friends ‘to make me laugh again’. Sense of adventure (esp. French Pyrenees), loves mountains, sea, walks and all things natural, ending with pub or restaurant meals and wine! Gentlemen, if this appeals contact me!

BOX No: 609 North West/Anywhere Widow, 63, sense of humour, good-natured, attractive; likes socialising and holidays abroad. WLTM easy-going male, 58-69, for friendship and companionship.

BOX No: 610 Bucks/Any area Skinny Lizzie, 5ft 4, 63, many interests include out/indoors, old things, gardens etc. Few old- fashioned values, willing to relocate. Needs looking after by N/S gent who needs the same, plus companionship, to share cooking and future.

BOX No: 611 Mid Glam/South Wales A widow, late sixties. Loves travel, dining out and in. Likes reading, walking, theatre, films, holidays home and abroad. Wants to be happy with a nice, kind gentleman.

BOX No: 614 Notts Bubbly 59 year old, N/S, GSOH, medium build. Seeks easy-going, humorous man, 59-65, for friendship and fun. Loves seaside, theatre, countryside and laughter. Am caring and intelligent.

BOX No: 616 Northumberland Lady, mature but youthful, retired from business. Many interests include family, friends, travel, good food, theatre, music (varied from Cuban to Classical), current affairs, stimulating conversation. WLTM interesting gentleman who would appreciate occasional friend and companion.

BOX No: 617 Torbay/Devon Divorced lady, 60s, N/S, smart, shy, caring. Many interests include family friends, gardening, theatre, creative hobbies, dining out, music (Glenn Miller/Trad Jazz). WLTM kind, understanding gentleman, 60 plus.

BOX No: 618 Windsor/Slough/Maidenhead area Indian professional lady, N/S, T/T, GSOH, OHAC. Enjoys gardening, cooking, eating out, walking, visiting stately homes. WLTM both males and females for friendship only to share these interests with. Also for companionship on holidays (separate rooms

BOX No: 619 Essex/Herts/North London Optimistic male, 65, 5’10, N/S, GSOH with lots of interests. Seeks slim, intelligent female companion. Sons in France, Italy, Singapore. Places to go, people to see: who with?

BOX No: 546 Hampshire 60, slim, blue-eyed blonde, semi-retired widow, professional, 5 ft 8, N/S. Enjoys tennis, waking, nature, pets, kids, ballroom dancing, travel, opera, theatre, Andrew Marvell, WH Auden, history and classical concerts.

BOX No: 599 South East Smart, fit, active, young-at-heart, slim lady (70 going on 50!) N/S, many interests include theatre days out, seaside, walking and dining out. WLTM fun-loving, like-minded gent (maybe aquarius or gemini) with an interest in living life to the full and laughing a lot.

BOX NO 607: Bath / Somerset Hugging Matters. It does for this guy. 74, N/S, only 5’6 but plays sport, walks and jives. Loves shores, moors, sunsets and marmite. Interests (besides hugging) include music, theatre, folk and poetry. A curious petite lady would make it real.

BOX No: 629 West Midlands/ Warks/ Staffs Retired country gent, 71, N/S, divorced, solvent, drives, medium build, 5’8. Enjoys countryside, antiques, classical music, gardening and historic buildings. Seeks like-minded lady for companionship/relationship.

BOX No: 630 Devon Widow, mid 70s, retired doctor, N/S, slim, fit, active, young outlook, caring and affectionate. Many interests include walking, outings and holidays. WLTM gentleman for friendship, sharing, perhaps more.

BOX No: 631 South East Quality gentleman, “a man for all seasons”, well-educated with a zest for life, no hang- ups or baggage. Seeks interesting, attractive lady under 65 to share and enjoy life to the full.

BOX No: 632 SE Wales/Marches/SW area Not unattractive female, 61, 5’6, ex-teacher. Interests include walking, music, animals, green concerns and the spiritual in life. Hoping to meet a compassionate, intelligent gent of similar vintage to share interests and friendship.

BOX No: 633 Leeds/W Yorkshire Small, single 70 year old man from Leeds, N/S, GSOH seeks lady mid to late 60s or 70, preferably from same area for friendship and companionship, for outings. Cancer, Scorpio or Capricorn birth signs preferred – hope you like vintage comedy and musicals.

BOX No: 634 Hampshire/anywhere Independent, good- natured lady with sense of humour, fit and healthy. Likes travel, reading, meeting people and walking (gave up the car!). WLTM easy-going gent for friendship and outings.

BOX No: 636 Devon/Cornwall border Widower, slim, active 79, N/S, ex- publisher. Enjoys golf (14), National Trust, walking, travel, dining/coffees out. GSOH, competent driver. Seeks companionship of youthful, optimistic lady who values her independence.

BOX No: 637 W Sussex/ Sussex Gentleman, 61, WLTM males and females for friendship only. Interests include nature, gardens, weather, railways, model railways, music, photography, yoga, places of interests. No car. N/S, GSOH.

BOX No: 641 Bristol/South West Feminine lady, late sixties, slim, healthy, N/S, sunny disposition, enjoys countryside, walking, home, family, reading, most music, animals, flower shows/festivals, museums, warm seas – seeks kind, reserved gentleman for affectionate friendship.

BOX No: 642 North London Warm, attractive, intelligent lady seeks gentleman to share friendship and lots of TLC. 5’2, blue/green eyes, light auburn hair. Many interests including arts, nature, countryside and reading.

BOX No: 643 Glamorgan Friendly, free-spirited Welshman, 71 , likes theatre, swimming, city and country. GSOH. OHAC. WLTM younger, active lady who would enjoy sharing interests and love of life. N/S.

BOX No 531: West Devon 70’s lady desirous of meeting someone who loves Bruchs Violin Concerto, laughs at the frivolity in Vicar Of Dibley and feels joy at the rhythms of dance. Only snapshot.

BOX No 616: Northumberland Lady, mature, but youthful – retired from business. Many interests: family, friends, travel, good food, theatre/music (varied from Cuban to Classical), current affairs, stimulating conversation. WLTM interesting gentleman who would appreciate occasional friend and companion.

BOX No 635: Gloucestershire 60s N/S widower in good working order with MOT and GSOH. Many interests including walking, caravanning, outings, holidays, pets and much more. WLTM lady for friendship and possible LTR.

BOX No 644: Northumberland Widower, 66, fit and active. Good natured, attractive, likes socialising, travelling abroad, N/S. WLTM a nice lady.

BOX No 646: S.W.Wales/anywhere Little Welsh leek needs mulching! Recent OU graduate, size 18 lady, age 65, seeks intelligent, courteous gentleman for last lap riotous living.

BOX No 619: Essex/Herts/North London Optimistic male, 65, 5’10, GSOH with lots of interests. Seeks slim, intelligent female companion. Sons in France, Italy and Singapore. Places to go – people to see – who with ?

BOX No 609: N West/anywhere Widow, 63 sense of humour, good natured, attractive, likes socialising and holidays abroad. WLTM easy-going male, 58-69, for friendship and companionship.

BOX No: 624 Manchester/Cheshire area Retired professional lady, 71 but young in looks and outlook. Interests include literature, music, travel, walking, and theatre. WLTM N/S educated genteleman with similar interests for a mutually caring relationship.

BOX No: 628 Kent Mature gentleman, early 70s, semi-retired busy ex-businessman, 6’, slim, robust. Based Kent coast near Folkestone. Would welcome a companion to share cultural activities, dining and conversation.

BOX No: 629 West Midlands/Warks/Staffs Retired country gent, 71, N/S, divorced, solvent, drives, medium build, 5’8. Enjoys countryside, antiques, classical music, gardening and historic buildings. Seeks like-minded lady for companionship/relationship.

BOX No: 632 South East Wales/Marches/South West area Not unattractive female, 61, 5’6, ex-teacher. Interests include walking, music, animals, green concerns and the spiritual in life. Hoping to meet a compassionate, intelligent gent of similar vintage to share interests and friendship.

BOX No: 633 Leeds/West Yorkshire Small, single 70 year old man from Leeds, N/S, GSOH, seeks lady mid to late 60s or 70, preferably from same area, for friendship and companionship, for outings. Cancer, Scorpio or Capricorn birth signs preferred – hope you like vintage comedy and musicals.

BOX No: 635 Gloucestershire 60s, N/S widower, in good working order with MOT and GSOH. Many interests include walking, caravanning, outings, holidays, pets and much more. WLTM lady for friendship and possible LTR.

BOX No: 636 Devon/Cornwall border Widower, slim, active, 79, N/S, ex-publisher. Enjoys golf (14), NT, walking, travel, dining /coffees out. GSOH, competent driver. Seeks companionship of youthful, optimistic lady who values her independence.

BOX No: 638 Bournemouth/Dorset/Hants/Wilts Warm, witty, active woman searching for gentleman 60s-70s who is romantic, kind, likes walking, sunny holidays and a happy life with her in it!

BOX No: 639 West London Man: 47, PhD, homeowner, solvent but sadly not filthy rich, Indian-descent, vegetarian, 5’6, lithe body. Adores: walks, ballroom dancing, Burne-Jones, books, exercise, massage, music, intellectual conversation, slim and petite women (especially). Abhors: ironing, receding hairline, inter alia. Your age, colour, status: they really don’t matter.

BOX No: 648 London/Kent Friendly, interesting, Christian, professional black lady, age 58. Enjoys travelling, music, theatre, eating out. Looking for a gentleman of similar age, interests and background for companionship, friendship and LTR.

BOX No: 598 London/any Mixed Irish plus, attractive, versatile, warm, intelligent, GSOH, energetic, N/S, social drinker, 5’2, 63 years young, extensively travelled, London city professional lady. Varied interests: movies, music, theatre, walking, travelling and many more. WLTM N/S gent, 60-75 years, as best friend and companion to share old and new interests, romance, travel, fun, laughter, hopefully LTR.

BOX No: 649 London area 70 year old chartered accountant, loves romantic, sentimental music , highly sophisticated and industrious. WLTM beautiful, smart, educated middle-aged woman for caring, friendly relationship.

BOX No: 651 W Hants/E Dorset Widower, 71, tall, healthy, retired professional, likes quiet life. Interests include environment, wild life, gardening, reading, classical music, pets. WLTM similar lady, mid 60s/early 70s, for companionship, days out, and pub lunches.

BOX No: 652 Cardiff/S Wales New to the area – attractive brunette, 60 years young, kind and caring. Various interests, enjoys holidays home and abroad. Seeks male companion to share interesting and exciting times.

BOX No: 653 Barnet/London/anywhere Attractive female, intelligent, kind, African, 47 years old. Looking for a gentleman for a committed, permanent friendship.

BOX No: 654 Kent Friendly, youthful widow, 64, N/S. Enjoys walking, travel, theatre, music, aqua aerobics and jam making. Seeks interesting gentleman, N/S, 60-69 – must have GSOH – for companionship and laughter.

BOX No: 655 Kent Slim, attractive lady, 62, young at heart. Likes gardening, travel, animals, historic buildings, having fun and much more! WLTM N/S laid back gentleman for fun, friendship and more.

BOX No: 656 Uxbridge / Ruislip Young 65 year old man, GSOH, N/S, healthy lifestyle, home-loving but likes travel. Seeks local woman, N/S, slim to medium build with GSOH.

BOX No: 657 East Yorkshire area Widow, 56, medium build, WLTM a warm, caring man for company and possible relationship. Likes a quiet drink and meals out. N/S and car owner preferred.

BOX No: 658 South Shrops/Herefordshire/Powys Widower, active, 81, N/S. Interests include photography, classical music, local history, dining out, holidays in the UK. Seeks interesting lady, N/S, for friendship.

BOX No: 659 Midlands/South West/ Wales Retired sports doctor, 60, fit, still plays sport. Likes walking, theatre, music and travel. Has own home, narrow boat, no car. Enjoys indoor games. WLTM female 55-65.

BOX No: 660 Any area If you dropped the baggage. Nice guy needed for a nice doll. Good conversation, manners and free more important than looks. 50+. Intelligent, nice brunette, free, would like to meet you.

BOX No: 661 NW Kent/ SE/Greater London area Mature lady in early 70s, 5 ft 2in, likes walking, dancing, all kinds of reading and music. Seeks gentleman same age and interests. Distance no object. Happy to chat over the telephone.

BOX No: 662 West Midlands/Warks Semi-retired gent, 64, good natured, medium build, 6 ft 1in, not bad looking, very fit and healthy with many interests. WLTM a nice lady 60s to 70s for friendship, perhaps more.

BOX No: 663 West Country Likeable lady seeks tallish, well dressed & spoken gentleman 68-75ish who is enthusiastic and positive as a dear friend, living with much to look forward to. Concerts, National Trust, possibly sailing, or just cosy at home. I am a widow, N/S, caring and attractive.

BOX No: 664 North London/London area Woman, 60, semi-retired, interested in theatre, art, music, countryside and travel. Seeks man up to 65 for regular companionship and social outings.

BOX No: 665 Hampshire/West Sussex Lady, 72, N/S, keen walker and gardener who prefers the spring and summer to the winter. Enjoys driving, theatre and eating out occasionally. WLTM gentleman similar age to share interests.

BOX No: 666 Lincs/Yorks area Slim, attractive lady, 5 ft 4in, N/S, seeks gentleman in 60s for friendship. Interests include Scrabble, walking, theatre, days out, reading and driving.

BOX No: 667 Warwickshire/anywhere Optimistic lady, N/S, early 60s, solvent. Enjoys travel, walking, theatre, cinema, cooking and dining out. Seeks gent – tall, slim 60 to 70plus, with GSOH and honest nature - to share genuine friendship/relationship.

BOX No: 668 Somerset/Devon/Cornwall Placid, sensitive lady, N/S, seeks gent for LTR. Enjoys folk, jive, regency, rock and roll, and C/W dancing. Also art, baroque, cinema, coastal walks, country pubs, car travel, astronomy, walking, reading classics.

BOX No: 669: Berkshire and surrounds Youthful, educated, caring gent, medium build, (70s). Seeks lady companion for holidays and more. N/S, artistic, GSOH, romantic, good conversationalist, well-travelled, flat and car owner, good cook.

BOX No: 670 Hampshire/South of England Lady, late 40s, healthy outlook on life, GSOH, professional, independent, romantic. Seeks gentleman 45-55 with similar qualities for friendship/relationship. Looking forward to hearing from you.

BOX No: 671 London South/South West Attractive retired professional lady, early 60s. Loves theatre, food, wine, dancing, films, music, reading, concerts, galleries, overseas travel etc. WLTM N/S man with integrity for LTR to share life, laughter and interests.

BOX No: 672 North Wales/North West Lady, 60s, attractive, cuddly but slim, 5 ft 5in, Aries, sense of humour, needs male company. Likes all the good things in life, interesting holidays and much more.