My hobbies involve keeping physically fit; I enjoy cycling (when the weather's right), playing squash and going to the gym. I also enjoy reading, and usually have more than one book on the go; currently enjoying books about positive psychology, which is a subject I find very interesting, as it seems to offer a way of living a more fulfilling and happy life, and helping others to do the same.
I have been vegetarian for 25 years, as I believe compassion to be fundamentally important, both for humans and non-humans. I enjoy cooking healthy, tasty food.
Humour is very important to me; seeing the funny side of life eases thing enormously. Most of my visits to theatres (Buxton Opera House is a 5 minute walk from where I live) are to see comedians.
My taste in music is varied; my current favourites are the Flaming Lips (Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is brilliant), but a list of everything I like would go on and on. I'm not keen on opera though..

My ideal first date would be a nice walk in the countryside on a lovely day, followed by a delicious veggie meal, followed by a visit to Buxton Opera House to see Lee Mack or Mark Thomas. I know that's not especially realistic, so I would be prepared to be flexible.. maybe a trip to the pub, for a laugh and a chat.