I DON’T think there is an NHS guide book for healthy, active elderly people after retirement so I have drawn up my own bucket list for happiness and health in retirement...

1. Watch less TV

2. Improve social relations – get a hobby and spend time with friends

3. Increase levels of physical activity – get a dog, go for long walks etc

4. Help others and show gratitude to those who have helped you

5. Keep volunteering and take on new challenges

6. Don’t do stress

7. Don’t do cold

8. Get enough sleep

9. Laugh a lot

10. Stay out of debt.

Doing all of the above with my wife in retirement may not make me live forever but I am happy and living very well.

Bob Welch

Butts Bridge

Leigh