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Carole Langford
  • 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.

How to convince elderly parents to move closer to family
  • 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.

Butterfly on lavender
  • 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.

McCarthy & Stone woman wild swimming
  • 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.

Gardening
  • 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.

Father and son hugging
  • 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.

Anton du Beke and the McCarthy & Stone team at the 500th development celebrations at Priory House in Banstead, Surrey
  • 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.

Shane Paull
  • 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.

McCarthy & Stone Roast Lamb and Hasselback potato recipe
  • 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