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61 - Newbury, Berkshire, England

I am vivacious, passionate and independent, but with a kind sensitive soul. I have travelled extensively during...

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58 - Islington, London, England

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40 - Church Stretton, Shropshire, England

Hello! I suppose reaching the age of 40 has made me wonder if I might like to meet someone. I’d ideally like...

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Voysey

59 - Canterbury, Kent, England

I am a filmmaker and an artist but also always messing about in my garden and building things in my workshop. I...

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Sublime_Lady

53 - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

I am a breath of fresh, spring air with a sprinkling of summer rain. I am a positive, happy person by nature;...

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Mach1X

69 - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

During the winter months I enjoy skiing, sometimes wonder am I really going to go down that crazy slope? Not had...

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