THIS plucky elderly pair wouldn’t dream of sitting quietly by the fire.

Wacky David and Gloria Bowles, from Shepton Mallett in Suffolk, prefer jumping over the lapping flames, in line with their unconventional Pagan beliefs.

Their picture forms part of a fantastic new photographic exhibition to commemorate the second ever UK Older People’s Day.

The event, which takes place today, recognises the massive contribution the elderly make to society.

Unsurprisingly, research funded by the Department for Work and Pensions showed 73 per cent of us prefer advice from a mature person to someone of a similar age.

And as 60-somethings David and Gloria show, advancing years don’t mean the fun days are over.

Click on the slideshow for more shots of older people challenging stereotypes with their antics.

The “Age, Snapped” exhibition is being held at the LCC Galleries in central London and is open to the public until 4 October.

For more information on Older People’s Day, visit direct.gov.uk/fulloflife.