Friends of Yours
Welcome to our free friendship service – found every fortnight only in Yours
If your family live away, the festive season can feel like a very lonely time. But there is no need to spend it by yourself. We asked you to write in if you’d like to find a friend to spend time with over Christmas and once again you responded in your hundreds!
Simply take a look at our readers’ appeals below, then write to us at the usual address, quoting the box number. We will then forward your letter. Write to as many people as you like – you may make a new friend – and not just for Christmas! Handsome male, 70, darkish hair, solvent, car, seeks a lady to share Christmas and the New Year. All letters with a photo answered. Retford/ Notts area NOV2-201
Lonely bachelor, 66, active, honest, happy, easygoing, likes the simple things in life, seeks a companion to share Christmas and the New Year. North London area NOV2-202
Welsh widow, 60s, exservices, carer, interests include health education, countryside, travel in the UK, seeks male company over Christmas, also for trips and friendship. Bristol/Somerset/Wales area NOV2-216
Single lady, late 60s, enjoys Zumba, dancing, walking, nature, seaside, eating out, seeks a friend to share Christmas. East Riding of Yorks area NOV2-209
Widow, 60s, likes cinema, travel, international cuisine, cycling, looking for female companionship over Christmas and beyond. Central Scotland area NOV2-212 Irish widow, 76, recently bereaved, non-smoker, happy disposition, would like a female friend in similar circumstances to share Christmas. Warfield/ Berks area NOV2-215
Young-at-heart lady, 80s, active, caring, driver, non-smoker, seeks a caring gent, non-smoker, to meet for friendship, Christmas, then who knows what the future holds! Any area NOV2-219
70-year-old Christian lady, seeks company and friendship for coffee, chats and meals out, particularly over Christmas. Peterborough area NOV2-248
Leicester lady, 54, slight disability, non-smoker, seeks a kind, caring gent, non-smoker, for Christmas and beyond, for a lasting relationship. Any area NOV2-249
Widower, 54, nonsmoker, seeks a kind and affectionate woman, feminine, soulmate, older or younger, non-smoker, to share friendship and possibly romance. Any area NOV2-255 Active male, car, loves the countryside, music, days out, evenings in, wishes to meet a lady for friendship and love. East Kent area NOV2-203
Gent, tidy appearance, 85, slim, good listener, no ties, volunteer, would welcome and assist a lady who is disabled, who is fond of home and holidays. Lancs/Cumbria area NOV2-204
Home alone for Christmas? Slim, attractive lady, many interests, seeks a tall, wellbuilt gent in his 60s/70s. Northampton area NOV2-207
Widower, 54, would like male friendship for going out and holidays. Hastings area NOV2-205
Gentleman, 63, 5ft 10in, smart, slim, medium build, fit, active, various interests, seeking a lady, for longterm relationship, sharing quality time. Derbys/Notts area NOV2-206
Quiet, young-at-heart, widow, 80, likes music, holidays, theatre, meals out, enjoying herself, seeks a caring, honest gentleman. Mids area NOV2-208 Stylish lady, 70s, varied interests, would like to meet a caring gentleman for outings, visits to theatre, cinema, meals and fun things which life has to offer. Any area NOV2-210
Young-at-heart, modern lady, late 60s, mediumbuild, looking for a kind gent, over 5ft 6in, humorous, caring, genuine, non-smoker. M4/Essex area NOV2-211
Adventurous lady, 72, loves music, dining out, history, driving, nature, seeks the friendship of an interesting male, 70-75. Any area NOV2-252
Widow, young 75, would like a friend, car driver, for lunches and days out, shopping. Merseyside/ Cheshire area NOV2-213
Caring, honest female, 59, good sense of humour, enjoys movies, Elvis Presley, eating out, looking for a similar gent, 55-60, for love. Essex area NOV2-214
Friendly lady, 71, 5ft 5in, fair, medium-build, modern, likes music, singing, dancing and playing cards, wants to meet a similar gent. Somerset/Dorset area NOV2-217 Widow, 68, slight disability, likes writing, texting, fresh air, walking, driving, seeks penpals, male or female. Isle of Wight/Scotland/Blackpool area NOV2-218
Male, 72, divorced, retired, non-smoker, honest, tactile nature, likes cuddles, seeks a lady, any age or culture, for friendship, romance would be a bonus. Dartford/Kent area NOV2-254
Quiet, married lady, 60s, likes cinema, shopping, days out, would love someone to chat to, have coffee with and be a friend. West Sussex area NOV2-256
Widow, 70, non-smoker, straight, caring, petite, driver, likes animals, looking for friendship, days out, maybe ongoing after Christmas. Genuine replies please. Surrey area NOV2-257
Lady, young 70, enjoys the countryside, beach, Irish music and André Rieu's music, would like to meet a gentleman, 60-75, who is caring, likes a social drink. Liverpool/ Southport area NOV2-258