New Grove Place village manager returns to his roots
Richard Powell takes over as the new general manager of Grove Place, a glorious 27-acre estate where his grandfather and mother lived in the 1960s Richard is delighted to be returning his roots which is now a vibrant retirement community run by LifeCare Residences....
Inspired friendships – networking for retirees
A new befriending service has brought the older community of Kent together and even sparked a romance Earlier this year, Wendy Pfeiffer and Diane Bromley were made redundant from Age UK in Maidstone, where they worked for the charity’s West Kent Befriending Service....
How home support can give your life a boost
An extra helping hand will let you to maintain your independence for longer and enhance your life Retirement is a wonderful prospect; enjoying work-free days where you can visit friends, spoil the grandchildren or take some well-earned time for yourself. But there are...
How you can feel safer in a retirement community
Girlings’ retirement communities not only keep people safe but also promote friendships 80-year-old Jackie Corrigan (pictured above and below) moved into retirement development after the last lockdown because of the warm reception she received from other...
