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Vintage christmas books and decorations
  • Hobbies & interests

1950s Christmas vs today

We take a look at a typical 1950s Christmas to see how traditions have changed, what’s stayed the same – and what we might want to bring back.

12 recipes of christmas
  • Recipes

The 12 recipes of Christmas

Savour our exclusive sweet and savoury Christmas recipes by McCarthy & Stone retirement living homeowners - from a traditional mincemeat recipe to a family Christmas tradition that comes from World War II.

A UK Christmas market stand with lights
  • Hobbies & interests

Best Christmas Markets across the UK

Christmas is coming and the country is full of festive markets. Have a look at our top ten best Christmas Markets in the UK and enjoy a festive day out with your family and friends.

a group of people sitting around a table looking at a paper
  • Hobbies & interests

Tuning in To Singing in Later Life 

A singing group comprised of retirees from McCarthy & Stone’s Chinnerys Court Retirement Living development in Braintree, is showing how singing lifts the spirits and can be good for your health. 

a plate of food
  • Recipes

Homemade Chocolate Truffles with Extra Christmas Cheer!

Make these easy creamy and silky chocolate truffles are the perfect homemade gift to wow family and friends this year! They are super easy to make and will impress any chocolate lover!

a piece of bread with a slice of cake on it
  • Recipes

Strawberry Jam

Jams and chutneys can be a great way to use up large quantities of fruit. Once made, they can keep for up to a year and make an excellent gift. This strawberry jam recipe is also the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon cream tea

Peggy Reeveley
  • News & community

Dedicated community philanthropist Peggy Reeveley enjoys new lease of life in Burton Joyce

Peggy Reeveley, 73, has a reputation which precedes her. With a heart of gold and a gift for kindness, she has spent over 25 years of her life supporting others in her community via her local church, in Carlton, Nottingham.