RETIREMENT EXAMPLES
We hope this series of short examples of how people are
spending their retirement will serve as both a source of ideas and
inspiration for your own retirement.
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James was one of the winners of the Laterlife Challenge in 2006
James Newton
Age 57
Retired Nurse
Bradford
I've been a primary school governor for 2 years. Now with more
time, I go in half a day a week to assist with IT lessons.
Because I want to travel now I have the time, I decided not to
have a new dog when my old friend died 2 years ago, so instead I
walk stray dogs at a re-homing centre once a week. Since
retiring, I've become a volunteer ranger in the South Pennines,
monitoring the impact of the new access legislation on wildlife
and the environment. And, having been a 'born again'
motorcyclist for some years, this year I'm taking part in a ride
to Kiev to raise money for a centre there for children with
disabilities and their families. It's great to now have the time
to do all these things!
(James completed the ride to Kiev - 4000 miles
in 2 weeks!). The picture below shows him in Wencelas Square,
Prague during the trip.
