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Royal British Legion searches for National Service Heroes
The Royal British Legion is calling on families of 80-97 year olds to ‘Ask Dad or Grandad’ about their National Service experiences in a new appeal to mark 60 years of National Service All National Service veterans and their families are also being invited to a...
Enjoy a carefree lifestyle at Debden Grange in Essex
Imagine living in a vibrant community where you can shape your own retirement and enjoy the lifestyle you have been longing for Retirement Villages has been creating amazing communities filled with like-minded people in the South of England for over 35 years. Its...
Downsizing – how to prepare for change
It takes time to prepare to downsize, particularly if you have lived in your marital/family home for many years It is vital to get into the right mindset for change and give yourself from six months to a year develop a positive mental attitude and approach. Many of us...
How renting in retirement can boost your social life
One of the big attractions of living in a retirement community is being able to socialise with other residents of your age. For single people especially this can be particularly important. Most retirement developments are designed for social get togethers and have...
How you can live life to the full even sooner
Moving to a retirement community can give you a new lease of life, but it is a big commitment you may not want to rush With McCarthy & Stone you can now take advantage of different options to suit you and your budget and start living life to the full even sooner...
Finding love in later life
“Love is quite a funny thing, it creeps up on you when you least expect it, but I’m not complaining.” – Janet Potter Janet Potter, 67, lives at Anchor Hanover’s Oakwood Court in Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough with her now fiancé David. After meeting in the lounge...
How pet owners thrive with McCarthy and Stone
Having a pet can transform your life as pet owners at McCarthy and Stone's developments reveal According to a latest study by leading retirement housebuilders, McCarthy & Stone, owning a pet increases your chances of enjoying a happy retirement. Pet owners also...
Move to a great neighbourhood in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is renowned for its community spirit and friendly locals. A supportive neighbourhood becomes particularly important as we grow older, and retirees can be assured that Mickle Hill, a retirement village in Pickering, incorporates this ethos. Located just 10...
Retirees don’t have to downsize Christmas
Residents at McCarthy & Stone developments may have downsized to a smaller property, but it doesn't mean they have to downsize on Christmas, especially when they are part of a warm and close-knit community. McCarthy & Stone developments are well into the...
Why buy, when you can rent and still have the same security of tenure?
The joy of renting is having more money to spend on fun and knowing you are free to move again if you want with the minimum of hassle One of the main barriers to renting in retirement is the worry of having to move if the landlord suddenly wants the property back....
Embracing a brave new move
Making the move from Leeds in Yorkshire to Woking in Surrey was the right one for a couple who chose a PegasusLife home for their retirement “We’ve got peace of mind. We’ve done all our downsizing and now we can sit back and enjoy a carefree life.” The above quote is...
