Now that I have reached the age of 75 and having overcome a few health problems during the past 18 months I am looking positively to the future. I have therefore decided that it is a good time to give something back to people not as fortunate as I myself.

I have therefore taken up the Age UK challenge to walk, (not run!) my age during January and have set myself a target to raise £500. Choosing January rather than a summer month does seem foolhardy however it will add to the the challenge, so if you would like to make a small donation to support this challenge it would be hugely appreciated.

Thank you all for your good wishes over the past 18 months and I look forward to sharing my progress, come rain, shine, snow or ice with you all.