- Friends & family
Turner Place Thatcham testimonial McCarthy & Stone
Moving closer to family has been brilliant for retiree Carole. Read about her experience of retirement living in Thatcham, Berkshire.
- Friends & family
Convincing elderly parents to move closer
There are many benefits of your parents moving closer to family, for them and for you. But how can you convince them? Read our five tips.
- Hobbies & interests
How to create a butterfly garden with containers
Helen Bostock, Senior Horticultural Advisor at The Royal Horticultural Society shares her advice on making a butterfly garden by using pots and containers in your patio, balcony or in the garden.
- Health & wellbeing
Wild swimming
If you’re looking for a new retirement hobby, cold water swimming has seen a huge surge in popularity. Find inspiration on getting started here.
- Hobbies & interests
May gardening tips
Wondering what to do in your garden in May? Read up on the top May garden tasks from McCarthy & Stone and your garden will soon be blooming lovely.
- 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.
- News & community
Celebrating 500 retirement communities
There was laughter, fizz and fun, as TV star, entertainer and author, Anton Du Beke dazzled guests at the opening of Priory House.
- News & community
McCarthy & Stone appoints new COO to lead growth plans
McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, has appointed Shane Paull as its new Chief Operating Officer.
- Recipes
One-pan Roast Lamb and Hasselback Potatoes recipe
This easy dish of roast lamb and crispy hasselback potatoes with garlic and herbs is perfect for a hassle free Easter Sunday feast