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Retirees who lost spouses fall in love at 88 in the gym
Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins both lost long-term partners before meeting at a gym in Birmingham, where she lives at the Oscott Retirement Village; the barbells were a bonus.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Good News Network: “Retirees Who Lost Spouses Fall in Love Again at 88, After Meeting in the Gym”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:17 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwo retirees in Birmingham, England, both widowed, have fallen in love at eighty-eight after meeting at the gym, among the barbells.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBarbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins both said they never expected to find love again, and Barbara had moved into the Oscott Retirement Village.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have covered summits that produced less.
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