00:01Two Sutton Coalfield residents have found love again after meeting at their retirement
00:05village gym. Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins have both been widowed. Fred, a former army
00:10trainer, coached Barbara. Barbara's 88. The pair say their friendship grew into a relationship
00:16and now they train together three times a week. They also play bowls, darts and dominoes,
00:22dance, work in the village garden and have taken their first holiday together.
00:27They both say it has changed them. They keep separate homes and have decided against marriage.
00:33Barbara says Fred is looking after her. He says she has helped him
00:37become calmer and more patient. They both call it a new adventure in life.
