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Opening of Audley Fairmile – exclusive retirement development in Surrey
Located in the fashionable enclave of Cobham in Surrey, Audley Fairmile packs a punch when it comes to style and sophistication The latest member of the Audley family (there are 19 other retirement developments in its portfolio) is relatively small at just 74...
Couple cruise through retirement at new Poole community
Mr and Mrs Russell are keen cruisers, having had eight booked in for 2020. However, when the pandemic hit at the start of the year, their plans were put on hold and, like the rest of the UK, they found themselves spending more time at home. The couple, who currently...
Rangeford Villages offering stamp duty pledge and free service charges
Stamp duty relief is set to end on 31 March 2021, meaning retirees keen to downsize have just three months to get their house in order To guarantee a quick and stress-free move, later-living specialist Rangeford Villages is offering a number of services to help its...
West End stars bring festive performance to care homes
Some of the West End’s singing stars have brought festive cheer to Signature Senior Lifestyle’s 13 care homes across London and the Home Counties with a special virtual performance The pioneering 75-minute musical theatre performance, which was pre-recorded and...
How a retirement choir has kept carolling
The Covid pandemic hasn't stopped owners at Audley's retirement villages from singing together and recording a favourite carol One of Audley's key festive features among residents is its village choirs and even though live performances have been impossible – it was...
What makes an award-winning retirement development?
Adlington Retirement Living reveals the secrets of its success after receiving its fourth award in the building-industry's ‘Oscars’ The Folds, a new development in Romiley near Stockport, has won the Silver Award for Best Retirement Development in the UK at the...
It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas…
Christmas this year is not going to be quite the same for most of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some festive fun. Here’s five creative Christmas tips from McCarthy Stone. Decorate your outside spaces From natural holly wreaths to jolly inflatable...
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 residents....










