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  • Hobbies & interests

How to make the most of retirement

Our retirement years are often some of the happiest! Hear from the remarkable women of Ryland Place who certainly know to make the most of it.

Micheal and Jean and Dave and Cynthia have found friendship at their retirement community in Cambridgeshire.
  • News & community

Friendship in retirement brings joy in Cambourne

Michael and Dave have become the best of mates after fostering a firm friendship at their retirement community in Cambridgeshire. Read their story.

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  • Hobbies & interests

Retirement activities for seniors

Discover the types of retirement home activities homeowners can expect at a McCarthy & Stone retirement community, from film nights to gardening.

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  • Health & wellbeing

Top 10 balance exercises for seniors at home

Our top 10 balance exercises for seniors at home (with pictures) can help you reduce the risk of falls in later life, so you can focus on a happy retirement.

Doreen celebrates her 97th birthday
  • News & community

97-year-old Doreen’s retirement in Essex

Doreen, who recently celebrated her 97th birthday with friends at her retirement community in Essex, shares her experience of retirement living.

Are jigsaw puzzles an ideal retirement hobby
  • Hobbies & interests

Are jigsaw puzzles an ideal retirement hobby?

Jigsaw puzzles have surged in popularity and can offer many benefits. McCarthy & Stone explores why doing a jigsaw is one of the most popular retirement hobbies.

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  • Property advice

Types of retirement communities

Types of retirement communities range from independent living to residential care homes. Read our guide to find the perfect retirement home option for you.

John celebrates 100 birthday in his McCarthy & Stone retirement living property Clevedon. He is shown with his 100 birthday cards
  • News & community

John's 100 birthday celebrations in Clevedon

World War II airman John, who lives in a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development in Clevedon, celebrated his 100th birthday with two parties.

Daphne and Roy celebrate 70 years of marriage from their McCarthy & Stone home in Southampton
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Seventy years of happy marriage in Southampton

Daphne and Roy celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary in style, 25 years after Daphne’s parents reached the same milestone.