Top 40 bucket list goals for over 55s - including skydiving and skinny-dipping

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene said: “There is so much to do and see, and it’s about time we all got out there to do it. “It’s about how you feel inside, not what your age dictates – after all, age is just a number.“We’re seeing more and more mature adults going above and beyond to achieve the goals they want in life– from skinny dipping, to sky dives, and other crazy activities.“I’d love to see more people live out their lifelong dreams in their mature years, and embrace the freedom that older age brings.

Life is for living, so live it.”It also emerged nearly three-quarters (72%) believe there is a stereotype around older individuals being less adventurous – but 84% of those are keen to break the stigma.One in three (32%) want to prove someone their age can still achieve all the things they want, according to the OnePoll data.And 55% think it’s more impressive seeing someone in their 50s doing something new, compared to those in their 20s.“Bold age” adventurer, Mercy Baggs, aged 90, from Wiltshire, has jumped out of a plane not once, but twice – and plans to do another once she hits 95.Mercy said: “When it comes to anything these days I just think, why not?

It’s so important to embrace life as you get older, and the freedom that comes with it.“I could never have done any of my skydives while I was working, and it's only in my mature years that I’ve been able to do whatever I want.“My children, grandchildren, and husband are always wondering what’s next.”The Wishlist Fund is open to anyone over the age of 55, and the deadline for applications is Tuesday 25 October.

A spokesman added: “It’s clear those over the age of 55 want to be just as active as the younger generation, and are determined to complete as many life.