- 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
- Recipes
Easter Simnel Cake Recipe
Our McCarthy & Stone chef's recipe for traditional Easter Simnel cake makes a brilliant centrepiece for Easter Sunday
- Hobbies & interests
Five top gardening jobs for April
April is a busy month for gardeners with ideal conditions for planting flower and vegetable seeds.