A proud homeowner of a Brio Retirement Living apartment in the Cotswolds has just published her first book at the age of 81
Retired businesswoman Christine Marsh invited members of the business community, journalists, friends and work colleagues old and new and of course her family – including her new family at Beechwood Park to her book launch held at her retirement development, Beechwood Park in the Cotswolds.
“Christine’s book launch was a huge success,” enthused Trish Staite, General Manager at Beechwood Park, a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom bungalows.
“It was so lovely to open up our beautiful development and host such an exciting event. We enjoyed a day of socialising and learning all about Christine, her fabulous life experiences and of course her brand-new book.”
Christine is thrilled with her home at Beechwood Park and shares: “If you can’t be happy here, you won’t be happy anywhere!”
“I’m a great believer in embracing life. Hence my decision to do exciting things – like deciding on my future direction and a new home at Beechwood Park last year.”
Impressive custom-made ‘Flashpoint’ cocktails, complementing the title of her book, were served by Damaine Hinds of Cocktail Barman, with guests enjoying both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions.
Breaking the mould and proving it’s never too late to do something new, Christine has used her move to a retirement community to advance her career as an author.
Her 96-page softback tome gives readers access to her accumulated wisdom and is designed to provoke you to take stock of your own life’s path.
She also includes three inspiring true-life stories from her respected friends and colleagues, who have achieved their desired goals.
Her book focuses on the impact of her life’s experiences as a daughter, sister, wife to Colin, mother to Alison and Rachel, her life as a corporate highflyer, and starting her own business – Prime Objectives – at 50.
But then life changed.
“I was living in our family home, a stunning large four-bedroom Cotswold stone property on a country estate,” she explains.
“It was our dream home – one both my husband Colin and I had ogled for 16 years as it was being renovated, and eventually we moved there 30 years ago. We met when I was 17, but I sadly lost him just before Christmas 2020.
“I was advised to put my home on the market, sell up and then find somewhere to live – but that’s not me!
“I’d written down my wish list and was thrilled when I visited Beechwood Park as it genuinely ticked every one of them! I craved space, a balcony, stunning views, within walking distance of a village, plus a lively community spirit – and that’s exactly what I’ve got. It really is perfect here.”
Christine feels age should be embraced and used to inspire younger generations and those fearful of the negative connotations age can bring:
“What’s age got to do with it? We have no sell by or best before date.” she declares.
Beechwood Park is an age-exclusive community, situated in the picturesque market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, in the Cotswolds. This highly acclaimed ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators) registered integrated retirement development, features are now available to buy, rent, or part buy, part rent.
All come with their own outdoor space as well as access to landscaped gardens.
There is also an extensive range of facilities including a contemporary wellness suite, hobby room, roof terrace, landscaped gardens, fitness studio and outdoor exercise trail, plus the Slate & Grain brasserie, bar and coffee lounge – the venue of the Warm Hub.
Brio offers modern retirement that is attainable for all, and each development has staff on hand as well as a range of care and support packages which can be delivered by a local and qualified domiciliary care provider with personal assistants who can help with everything from washing, bathing, dressing, preparing meals, attending medical or other appointments as well as providing management of medication or short-term care during illness or recuperation to palliative care.
For more information on Brio Retirement Living visit: www.brioretirement.co.uk/
