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Some often say that pensioners spend too much time protesting about council tax rises and low pensions and moaning about life.

But that doesn't apply to them all.

Just look at Gwynneth Cooke, from Kidlington, and Trish Wagstaff, from Appleton.

They are planning sponsored tandem skydives from 10,000ft over RAF Weston-on-the-Green on Saturday to raise money for Age Concern.

8:32am Tuesday 13th May 2008

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