Eliza's description of her village is very positive, but rather than "clubs and interest-groups for older people of both sexes", I would prefer older people to be welcome at "clubs and interest-groups for people of both sexes". I don't want to be shepherded into a social life restricted to one age group - I find the idea really depressing. Rob Naylors friends, whose ages range from 20s to 80s, sound much more appealing.