Barbie B (63) from Essex

I am a fun loving,bubbly person who enjoys meeting people, I'm also deep and searching and a good listener. I enjoy going to the theatre and cinema, reading, visiting art galleries, travelling, good restaurants, walks in the country (specifically for my painting)and listening to music. I have been learning to play the piano for three years and this has been very rewarding.I also enjoying trying to stay fit and run two or three times a week.

I lived in the Middle East for 15 years and have travelled a good deal but there are many countries I would still love to see. My career has been in art, firstly as a graphic designer straight from art college and then in fine art. Currently I teach adults privately on a part-time basis and work on my own paintings the rest of the week. I am a member of the Society of Botanical Artists and exhibit annually in Westminster, although I am currently trying to produce work to enter other societies.

I have four children who are now in their twenties and happily settled in their own homes. I have very close loving relationships with all of them. My future plans are to be able to spend more time on my own art work and less on teaching and to maybe start some property developing,this has opened up another interest in interior design.

I would obviously like to meet someone who has similar interests particularly in the arts, I think it is really important that two people can share experiences,support each other and enjoy things together. My preferred age range would be 55 to 65.

I am looking for friendship and romance and also maybe a group of friends with similar interests.