The Guardian· 16h ago· 4 min read
Brian F Nattrass went to a festival to celebrate his 80th birthday, started dancing and suddenly felt ageless. Plus a letter from John Parry Thanks for an inspiring and timely article (The rave secret: why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits, 20 July). My 37-year-old daughter recently invited me to a festival to celebrate my 80th birthday. There were raves each night for three nights in a row. I learned to dance in the late 50s and 60s, during the era of Elvis Presley and the Beatles. I used to absolutely love dancing and used to party in clubs well into my late 30s. But reading your article, I realised that I hadn’t danced in over 40 years! When my daughter invited me to a festival, naturally I had all the self-doubts and concerns you mentioned in your article, including “internalised ageism”. But I love and trust my daughter. She said: “Dad, you’ll do great!” So I went, and I did – dancing with total strangers until 4-5am every night for three nights. C
Continue reading at The GuardianNever miss a headline
Get breaking Nigerian and world news straight to your inbox.
Related Articles
"My wee boy was mowed down by a dangerous e-bike rider - we need to clamp down on these thugs"
4h ago
Read More
Laughing criminals who mocked their victims in wake of violent attacks
4h ago
Read More
Women's groups brand sex predator cop 'Scotland's Wayne Couzens' amidst calls for full probe
4h ago
Read More
How should I tell my best friend that she ruined my wedding day?
4h ago
Read More
Old Firm player 'assaulted security officer' during Scottish Cup shame game
4h ago
Read More
New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance
4h ago
Read MoreLatest in Top Stories
"I was terrified" Pregnant mum struck down with sepsis shares ordeal as she urges others to trust instincts
Daily Record · 4h ago
John Swinney and Andy Burnham must put differences aside for the good of the country
Daily Record · 4h ago
Sick carers struck off in Scotland this year from wife killer to Falkirk Wheel deviant
Daily Record · 4h ago
Man United could raise £90m this summer with Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee decisions
Manchester Evening News · 4h ago
Child, 12, dies and 11-year-old rushed to hospital after Gran Canaria beach rescue
Mirror · 5h ago
The smell of smoke clings and a coat of fine ash settles everywhere on window sills and parked cars
WalesOnline · 5h ago
Manchester United predicted line-up vs Rosenborg as JJ Gabriel call made and Carrick repeats tactic
Manchester Evening News · 5h ago
Major UK airport issues carry-on luggage warning after staff confiscate dozens of items
Mirror · 5h ago
Discussion
Be the first to comment.