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  • Property advice

Renting Provides Freedom and Flexibility 

Determining what is best for an elderly parent can always be a hard burden to bear. This was a decision Eva Walters faced when her father, Alan’s health began to deteriorate. 

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  • Hobbies & interests

Childhood memories at Waverley House

Mary Kent lived at the first McCarthy & Stone Development to be built, Waverley House in New Milton. Here, her granddaughter Tania Harland shares wonderful childhood memories of spending time there, which inspired her to work for McCarthy & Stone when a job opportunity came up 10 years ago.

Our lovely Broadstairs retirement community holds fundraiser in aid of Pilgrims Hospice, Thanet
  • Hobbies & interests

Charity fundraising activities for older people

There are countless ways to fundraise for charity. Discover 20 fundraising activities, including those popular among older people at our retirement homes.

A selection of sweet and savoury snacks displayed on a table for a Macmillan coffee morning.
  • Hobbies & interests

Coffee Morning Ideas for Older People

From tackling loneliness and spending time with friends to raising money for charities, coffee mornings are a staple activity for seniors at McCarthy & Stone. In this guide, we outline some of our top tips to plan your own coffee morning and highlight some of the great events held at our retirement developments by our lovely homeowners.

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  • News & community

Norwich retiree’s starry career

From her retirement apartment in Eaton, Norwich, Ross gives us an insight into her extraordinary career working with cultural icons and Hollywood stars.

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  • News & community

Downsizing to a retirement rental was ideal

When it was time to downsize from their large family home, renting a retirement apartment locally was the perfect solution for Peter and Jean.

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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.

McCarthy & Stone’s Whitley Bay team give cheque to Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
  • News & community

McCarthy & Stone donates to lifesaving work in Tynemouth

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade receives £500 boost towards life-saving services from our Elderton Place retirement homes in Whitley Bay. Find out more.

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  • News & community

Twyford spring performance

Twyford retirees at McCarthy & Stone’s Loddon House Retirement Living development are treated to a swing musical performance.