An 82-year-old former firefighter who posted a lonely hearts note on his village notice board looking for companionship has had NO replies -- after SIX MONTHS.
Lonely Dave Vallance lost his wife Doreen just over a year ago and has been alone ever since.
In a bid to find female companionship he asked a friend to post a note on the community board in Ivybridge, Devon.
Dave's note read: "Gent in good order. Looking for companionship with a lady, 70 plus, Ivybridge area.