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Enjoying ‘fantastic fun’ as you walk

Enjoying ‘fantastic

By Ben Jaycock

David Garriock feared he would spend his 80s alone watching television on the sofa but the Scot has found a new lease of life since joining Kendal Auld Greys’ walking rugby club.
The 85-year-old has experienced a remarkable journey. Born in Perth, Scotland into a military father, Garriock was in Malta from 1940-42 when the island was under attack from Germany. He recalls food being scarce, with people forced to eat rats to avoid starvation.
He went on to show prowess at swimming and water polo but, other than a brief encounter with the oval ball in the 1950s at university, G...

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