A genuine, down to earth, affectionate girl who is looking for someone to go for walks, snuggle up with and wear my knitting :)

I'm an outdoorsy person and love camping, hiking, travelling, exploring both the countryside and cities. I visited Nepal a little while ago, which was totally mind-blowing. I plan to go back as soon as I can and I would love to even live and work there one day.

I have lived in North London for about 14 years but am originally from the North-East of England. I love living in the capital but am also partial to spontaneous weekends away or it all gets a bit too much.

I have a good job which pays reasonably well but been doing it far too long now so looking for my next challenge. I'd ideally like to combine my travel ambitions and teaching / humanitarian work.

Knitting
Organising things
Cooking
Scrabble, quizzes - that kind of thing.

I'm terrible at
maths
driving
playing my guitar

Apparently I look a bit like Kate Winslet. I probably get told this by complete strangers at least 3 times in an average week. I don't necessarily think that myself, but I get told it so often that I thought it was a fair answer to the question.

I'm also quite tall.

Books: I'm not a great reader, err... The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, travel books. I did read Dancing Naked in the Mind Field and Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures a little while ago and found them both very interesting and thought provoking. The titles are a little misleading, they are not particularly about nudity nor sex - google them if you are curious.

Film: I don't really watch a lot of films, and I rarely remember those that I do. One that does stand out is A Matter of Life and Death.

Music: Let's just say my tastes are fairly varied and tend to change along with my experiences. I have always loved The Beatles and The Stone Roses were brilliant. Lately I'm into The Zutons and Graham Coxon. I have been known to stun people with my rendition of Never, Never, Never by Shirley Bassey on karaoke, although opinion is divided as to this being in a good or a bad way. I always have a tune in my head (sometimes they don't always stay in there) - it's Psycho Killer this week.

Food: Amongst my favourites are steak, proper sausages and mash, a good curry, apple crumble. Obviously I do not eat these things ALL the time!

My creativity
Hope
Real Ale / Guinness
Toothbrush / Paste / Soap etc
2 pointed bamboo sticks, a ball of wool and an idea
At my age... a good bra!

A lot of stuff that you would either find mind-numbingly boring or would send you running for the hills.

Why I get a disproportionate amount of messages from middle-aged, vastly overweight Spanish men and floppy haired French blokes.

In my local with friends and neighbours.

That's for me to know and you to find out...

You're decent and down to earth, good-natured, clean and fancy meeting for a drink or two. Whilst it would be nice to meet 'That Special Someone' (should he exist), it would be great to meet some new friends as well - especially if you like getting out of town at weekends and doing something different, or fancy a beer after work every now and then.

I am impressed by a creative/artistic streak and good manners. Floppy hair and a French accent a bonus ;)

I don't find agressive or macho men attractive at all and am not impressed by money. Having said that I do expect anyone I date to have a job and be able to support themselves.

If you think we may get on, please send a wink or message, so I know you exist, and we'll take it from there - don't be shy now!

I'm not looking for casual sex so don't waste my time, and yours, if that's what you're here for.