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  • News & community

Banister Park Bowls Club bowled over by £400 donation

A bowls club in Eastleigh has received a £400 boost towards the re-launch of a tournament in memory of one of its late members.

STOUR GATE - Charlie Dimmock
  • News & community

A visit from Charlie Dimmock

Green-thumbed locals recently gave a warm welcome to TV personality, Charlie Dimmock who joined them for a ‘Flowers and Fizz’ event at Stour Gate.

a house with a pool of water in front of it
  • Property advice

Equity Release over 55: How does it work?

From retirement savings to other investments, there are many reasons why you may decide to release equity from your home. Explore the benefits of equity release for ages 55 and over, alongside alternative options—like Older Persons Shared Ownership—with our guide.

Three older people sat around a table, enjoying a catch-up in the communal lounge of a McCarthy & Stone retirement development
  • Property advice

What is Older Persons Shared Ownership?

Learn more about purchasing a share of your home and how Older Persons Shared Ownership works.

A McCarthy & Stone employee and resident discussing what benefits pensioners can claim
  • Financial advice

What benefits can pensioners claim?

If you’re asking yourself ‘what benefits can I claim as a pensioner?’ you’ve come to the right place. Read McCarthy & Stone’s expert guide to pensioner benefits.

McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment homeowners Jean and Richard met while doing their retirement hobby, bowling
  • Hobbies & interests

Retirement hobby leads to love in Somerset

Competitive bowlers Jean and Richard were bowled over by each other after pursuing their passion for their hobby in later life. Read their story.

Third Party Case Study
  • News & community

Julie and Alan move closer to family

Both in their early 80s, Julie and Alan moved over 100 miles to be closer to their family, buying a lovely new retirement home in Harleston, Norfolk.

McCarthy & Stone homeowners Janet and Ron moved to a retirement living apartment at Joules Place in Market Drayton
  • News & community

Meet Joules Place's first homeowners

Janet and Ron moved to a retirement living development in Market Drayton to be closer to their family and loved being the first to move in. Find out more.

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  • News & community

Canal Boat Cruise

Locals joined us recently for a charming cream tea event onboard a canal boat that made its way along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.