| >It is easier to write this in a | arena and a friend or acquaintance, who |
| definition form. It is as follows: | is asked to accompany her to a social |
| The definition of a 'handbag partner' | event that is normally glamorous and |
| is.... | prestigious. Many 'walkers' are retired |
| ... a new like-minded friend who will | gentlemen who will willingly accompany a |
| partner you at your next special event | female socialite that is also mature in |
| or outing - any function from a chic | age. There is normally no relationship |
| cocktail party, wedding, dinner, to | or dating innuendos from either party |
| sightseeing, theatre, lunch, the races, | and the 'walker' can also be known as an |
| sailing, a community get together, | 'escort' or 'man about town'. |
| barbeque, live concert, birthday party, | What's the difference...? |
| drinks, a festival, sports event or just | A 'handbag partner' can be any gender to |
| coffee. This sought after handbag | accompany anyone who is single, |
| partner gives you the opportunity to | heterosexual or homosexual to a |
| accept those invitations and start | function, or event. The outing can |
| enjoying your social life again. A | range from a dinner, to the theatre, |
| handbag partner knows upfront that there | sightseeing, a coffee, a concert, and |
| are no relationship expectations or | wedding, etc - actually anything and |
| strings attached and a cost if any, to | everything that the unattached would |
| accept your invitation. | like to attend with a partner. They |
| The definition of a 'walker' is... | range in ages from 18 to 90 +++ years |
| ... is the name given to an elegant | and are a lot more casual and down to |
| gentleman often called upon by a lady to | earth, as they are not required to |
| accompany them to a social event. They | attend the high flying, media hype of |
| are well-educated, well spoken, well | particular functions. |
| travelled and have a passion for art, | A 'walker' is a male only who |
| music, opera, dance, literature, | accompanies a socialite style of lady to |
| history, theatre and a good time. They | a function that is prestigious, glitzy, |
| are brilliant conversationalists, | and makes it into the papers or media. |
| exquisitely groomed and unmarried or | The men are aged normally in their late |
| gay. Sophisticated ladies from high | 50's to 80 plus years. You can only |
| profile social circles will contact the | become a 'walker' if you are a public |
| known 'walker' who is normally a | figure and are known in social circles. |
| distinguished gentlemen in the public |