[Judith Addison]

There is plenty of work to do out there in the community for people who want to do it. I know it's only really possible if you have enough income to live on, e.g. from retirement pensions. Since retiring three and a half years ago I occupy my time as a borough councillor, serve on the boards/committees of various local voluntary bodies, am a governor at three schools, a lay reader at church and a national trust room steward at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham. I'm not a domestic goddess so things like cleaning up have a very low priority! Some people think I'm mad for doing all the things I do in my so-called retirement but at the end of the day it's my choice! I was very tied looking after my mother until she died a few months ago - I found that very hard - but am now able to continue my work in church and community. Can't see me slowing down yet!