Lee lost his beloved art gallery and with it his identity…..But instead of moping and moaning, he built a new life.
Now he writes books and poetry, plays piano, performs, mentors young and older people. He is giving back.
A message: don't be a me person - be a we person.
Give people your time - if only for a couple of hours. Go to schools, colleges and old peoples homes.
Now he is planning his biggest event yet: a Poetry-a-Thon!

From Oxford University to a high flying career in finance, becoming FD of CEGB and The National Grid.

Retiring early, he created a portfolio career as the chairman of small companies.

After achieving a degree in divinity, he became a novelist, with book number 4 imminent. He writes to give life meaning, through second-chance love stories.

A good footballer and cricketer in his youth, but now a poor golfer.  His advice - dont join a golf club if you are not good enough!

His retirement advice: indulge your interests. 

Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down. Quite the reverse. Make the most of every moment. Vince has 200,000 followers on social media in China, lecturing at universities, as well as finding time to write books and visit China and India for business. He chairs companies and supports local businesses and charities.

And keeps fit with dancing, cycling, and going to the gym. Impressive for someone in his eighties, and finds time for his loving family.

An outstanding role model for potential retirees.

Steve’s advice: try something new and if it doesn’t work for you - change it. He is relearning the piano, taking lessons left behind as a 12 year old. Helping to look after 6 grandchildren, volunteering for the National Trust and local council, learning new languages and holidaying where they are spoken!

Ray, a retired lecturer, now a Queer Tango enthusiast and historian, has great advice for others.
He expresses the euphoria of learning to sing and performing in public
Go gently into retirement - don't fall off a cliff. Retire slowly
Learn your passions and dislikes; forcus on the former and avoid the latter!

Have you ever wondered how scams target different age groups? Pat, with a background in IT, now spends his time educating about romance scams and online fraud—something most of us only hear about in the news. His story proves that retirement isn’t the end; it’s just a new chapter of impact and purpose.
He shares how he’s working with police, charities, and schools to combat fraud, especially targeting vulnerable seniors. The statistics are alarming, but Pat’s proactive approach shows that awareness and community action can make a real difference.

Izzy thought retirement would be easy, but it came as a shock to begin with; no purpose or direction.
Then volunteering at a hospice, gardening and caring for others, gave her a mission.
And now with a whole host of further activities, there’s no stopping her!"

David has chaired a £40m charity fund, designed to improving the lives of others.
His advice to other retirees: understand the needs of others and use your skills to enhance lives.
Find your purpose.
And his surprising advice to 40 year olds. Start planning your retirement now!

Follow your interests, stay fit, keep active and engaged.
A prolific and successful author of historical fiction and ghost writer.
A keen gardener, growing fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Daily walking and cycling for fitness
His mantra: we are only here once, it doesn't last long so make the most of it. (don't watch too much TV!)

Retirement has given Jane many opportunities to make new beginnings.
After a midlife career change from banking to teaching, retirement gave her opportunities to work in the community and the Church in a variety of ways.
Her “patchwork” of interests includes, teaching, beekeeping, supporting the homeless and refugees, learning new skills and hobbies and importantly
spending valuable time with her six grandchildren.