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  • News & community

Christmas Tree Donation

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  • News & community

The benefits of Shared Ownership in retirement

Is Shared Ownership a good idea in retirement? Hear about the benefits of Shared Ownership for older people from McCarthy & Stone homeowner, Ruth.

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  • Friends & family

How to talk to elderly parents about assisted living

If your elderly parents need a bit of help, or you want to future-proof their lifestyle, assisted living could be the answer. Read our guide to moving parents into assisted living.

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  • Health & wellbeing

Yoga for the Over 60s 

Are you thinking about taking up yoga in your retirement? McCarthy & Stone shares expert advice on the benefits of yoga and the best yoga poses to try.

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  • Health & wellbeing

How To Make New Friends In Retirement

Friendship is hugely important at every stage in life, and retirement is no exception. What’s more, in retirement you could make the most of the extra free time you have to discover different experiences and meet new people – leading to new friendships and relationships. 

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  • Health & wellbeing

Keeping Active: Volunteering At The NCI

See how McCarthy & Stone homeowner Roland is keeping active during retirement by volunteering at the NCI!

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  • Health & wellbeing

Walking

Let’s get walking! A daily walk can bring multiple health benefits, and prevent life-suffering disease too! Get your boots on today and step outdoors!

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  • Recipes

Parkin Cake

This sticky, spicy cake is traditionally eaten on Bonfire Night, but tastes far too good to only eat once a year – it’s also perfect for autumnal picnics

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  • Recipes

Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry

This beautifully simple, light curry is a great vegetarian option. It’s always preferable to use some carefully selected ground and whole spices in a recipe like this for those fresher flavours.