A Norfolk octogenarian who has been diligently ticking off an impressive bucket list of things to do before he is 90 has done it again. 

Malcolm Metcalf, who is planning on completing his "90 new things before 90th”, has embarked on the challenge for a charity close to his heart. 

His goal is to raise £10,000 for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice, a cause for which he has already raised tens of thousands of pounds.

Eastern Daily Press: Malcolm Metcalf is on a mission to raise £10,000 for Priscilla Bacon LodgeMalcolm Metcalf is on a mission to raise £10,000 for Priscilla Bacon Lodge (Image: BBC Radio Norfolk (George Cooke))

Nicknamed the 'Michael Palin of Gorleston', the 89-year-old was aged just 19 when a serious illness kept him confined to bed for more than a year. 

Diagnosed with tuberculosis of the spine, he has first-hand experience of how important charities such as Priscilla Bacon Hospice are. 

So far, he has guest-edited the Eastern Daily Press, ridden a horse, walked on Southwold Pier, painted a friend’s shed, took part in a litter pick on Gorleston beach, and visited the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth. 

To date, he has completed 32 challenges, including some this past week. 

Eastern Daily Press: Malcolm Metcalf is on a mission to raise £10,000 for Priscilla Bacon LodgeMalcolm Metcalf is on a mission to raise £10,000 for Priscilla Bacon Lodge (Image: BBC Radio Norfolk (George)

A resident of Gorleston, he has had a tour of Sizewell Power Station on the Suffolk coast and will be performing with The Lowestoft Longshore shanty band and appearing on BBC Radio Norfolk.  

On the radio, he will feature on a Tuesday Takeover show with host Jon Wright, and will be talking about his travels and adventures around the world. 

Mr Metcalf, one of the first people in the region to receive the coronavirus vaccine, will celebrate his 90th birthday on December 4.  

Eastern Daily Press: Malcolm Metcalf is on a mission to raise £10,000 for Priscilla Bacon LodgeMalcolm Metcalf is on a mission to raise £10,000 for Priscilla Bacon Lodge (Image: BBC Radio Norfolk (George Cooke))