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Moving alone at 63

I'm looking for feedback from other members I am considering selling my home and moving an hour and a half from where I have lived all my life.


I am fit and young for my age but know this won't last forever. I was hoping to build a new life out of London. I have found an area I would like to move to but it is a huge step. My sons are grown and have their own lives, I rarely see them, although I chat most days to the youngest. I see my Grandson and daughter-in-law twice a month for a nice day out but I could still do this. I have friends but they have partners and are caught up with their stresses in life.


I recently visited the area I want to go to the locals were friendly and whilst lunching in the pub advised me about what was on at the community centre etc. It's a huge step and would like feedback from others that had done this on their own.


Created By on 18/02/2024

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Sunbird73
29th Feb 2024 16:40:08
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Thanks for voting!
Like you I am contemplating moving to a new area having been very recently widowed. I am almost 82 and like you very fit. My advice is don't just look at properties, visit the area and check on things like public transport (the time may come when you have to stop driving) local library is a great place to find out about clubs and activities and if you do make the move and join something you will find that you will soon make friends, if people don't chat to you very much the first time just keep going and you will soon be recognised as one of the group. I was a military wife for 32 years so have a lot of experience moving to new places. Good Luck
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