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Apart from a bus pass.....

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NotAGran55 Thu 11-Mar-21 19:27:51

.....what else can I look forward to upon reaching the state retirement age later this year ?

Franbern Fri 12-Mar-21 18:02:31

Throwing out your alarm clock, and getting up exactly when your on body clock feels it is right.

grannysyb Fri 12-Mar-21 18:27:20

Where I'm lucky enough to live, free public transport. I use it a lot! Free prescriptions. If anyone has hearing aids, can I reccomend the disabled railcard instead of the senior railcard, it's cheaper!

NotAGran55 Sat 13-Mar-21 05:40:14

Thanks for all the replies . I will keep my eyes ? open ....

I don’t use public transport, wouldn’t go to the cinema in the morning, don’t eat in chain restaurants, and already get free eye tests and prescriptions from 60 .

My hairdresser is an independent and doesn’t give discounts.
I was interested in the NT suggestion , but that is from 60 and only applicable if you have been a member for 5 years already.

I actually like working and after finishing my contract last summer signed up for some voluntary work . I always do the morning shifts as I like to ‘get up and get on’ with a purpose in the day .
I’m an early riser , currently waiting to get up smile

Ellianne Sat 13-Mar-21 08:09:30

I'm very interested in this too looking forward like the OP for 4 years time. For some posters it appears to be the discounts and freebies, for others it is the lifestyle. Are they linked, or do you compartmentalise your life more?

Ealdemodor Sat 13-Mar-21 10:29:14

Free book orders at the Library in my town, assume this is nationwide.

Chakotay Sat 13-Mar-21 10:53:07

My bus pass is something I have been looking forward to, alas during lockdown the council offices and libraries that I can order my first one through are closed, I am ready, had my photo done before it went into a lockdown mess so I don't have to wait to get a hair appointment first

JackyB Sat 20-Mar-21 11:26:51

Grins et have à section on this. It took me a while to find. No good to me though as I don't live in the UK

www.gransnet.com/legal-and-money/money-saving-tips-for-over-60s

JackyB Sat 20-Mar-21 12:24:31

Whoops. Have just noticed typo there. Gransnet. Sorry.

BlueSky Sat 20-Mar-21 12:53:40

The main benefits for me have been lifestyle changes.
Not having to get up early and rush out of the house in all weathers.
Not being stuck indoors during a lovely spring/summer day.
I honestly don’t know how I managed!