What discounts /reductions for 60+?

Where I live local travel concessions are only available to those in receipt of a state pension, which at present, for me, is 67!

This afternoon I'm going to see The Viceroy's House, £12.50 for Over 60s, normally £15.00, so a 2.50 discount, which will go towards a glass of wine in the bar beforehand!

I also go to a tiny fringe theatre above a pub where you can get £3 off the £15 ticket but I never claim that discount, as it's 'not for profit.'

I don't want a discount, I just want to get my state pension that I have paid for instead of working for the next six years. I look after my demented mother, support my daughter (emotionally not financially) and want to spend time with my granddaughter too. My husband and I (!! we are posh ) wonder when it will be our time.

OK ...everyone shake hands and a group hug

Just had all this with GDs (5&7) who were staying overnight ...is it something in the air??

Oh dear , the last thing I wanted to do was upset you gillybob I know just how upset you are and why. I get very cross with certain threads myself these days as my own life does not run on oiled wheels but I just keep off them.
I think sometimes when one poster makes a comment against the OP others follow to the detriment of the thread. I am very very sorry to add to your angst as I do understand and please don't go and boil your head. It would be very uncomfortable.

Our local cineworld and council run cinema give discounts as do many theatres.

The thread is not taking an unfortunate turn at all annsixty it was only me who was being awkward. No one else at all. I have apologized and explained that I'm in a bit of a mood with myself these days so no need to worry about the OP having a "slanted view" of anyone else but me .

Moving on . Why not just ask "do you do over 60 discount?" Everywhere and then if they say yes it's a bonus to you and if not there is nothing lost.

I doubt that actual 'rich' people bother about concessions grannylynn but I don't know any to ask!

Another thread taking an unfortunate turn. Newcomers to GN must have a very slanted opinion of members.

Yes, a lot of discounts still do start at 60 Gilly and everybody should take advantage of them if they are offered. My DH is working at the moment ( he does, on and off) and he is 70, but still has his concessions at the barber, cinema etc.

Seems to me that the richer people are, the more discounts they seek !!
Many many people don't use their entitlements.

Apologies if it came out harsh (I'm in a bit of a bad mood lately) it wasn't meant too. I just wondered why anyone would be searching for age related discounts if they were financially okay and working too. Are you a "pensioner" at 60 these days?

Just ignore me everyone. I think I might just go and boil my head.

That seems a bit harsh gillybob, The Op is as entitled to any pensioner discounts as anyone else. to my knowledge they are not means tested.

Just wondering why you are asking about discounts waldorfgrosi ? You say you are both working. Are you on minimum wage ? On the bones of your backside? Struggling to pay the gas and electric?

As an over 60, I get discounts on exercise classes locally e.g. Pilates is only £4 a class. My local authority has free exercise activities for the over 60s - a lovely walking group. So check out your local council page.

Our local chippy does pensioner's fish and chips at lunchtime - although I'm always a bit miffed that they don't query my age when I order it! The leisure centre does cheap rates for over 60's. Hairdressers usually offer a discount too. I recently rang our electricity supplier to give them a meter reading and the chap I was talking to mentioned that as pensioners we would be a priority if there was a power cut. He asked if we had any medical problems and, when I said that DH is diabetic, he made a note of it so that if there was a prolonged cut we would be provided with a generator so that the fridge could be kept running for his insulin.

If in doubt....ask, it's always worth it.There aren't many benefits to being over 60/65 but concessions is one of them.

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Thank you all for helpful replies!

A lot of hairdressers do a pensioner discount, though mine only offers for over 65. Adult education offers a discount for pensioners varying in different areas, often only for those on pension credit. Some restaurants and pubs offer pensioners discounts midweek lunchtime. There's a senior railcard for over 60s. Many places are now raising their 60+ offers to 65+.
I've just discovered my local council offers a handyperson service to over 60s to help with small repairs at home, even changing light bulbs. Other councils may do this.

Cinema & theatre ticket reductions, lower admission prices to tourist venues. Pensioner fish and chip suppers!

Boots loyalty card do discounts for Boots products, I've just saved 25% on a new pair of glasses, I think you get 10% off their own-brand products.

Free prescriptions.

Specsavers offer a good discount for over 60s.

B & Q on Wednesday you get 10% discount with their card, and yes the Freedome Pass in London boroughs lets you travel on tube and bus and some British Rail trains that run into London for free.
Can't think of anything else but it pays to ask for a discount wherever you shop.