Showing 370–378 of 951 articles
a man in a suit and tie
  • News & community

Suits You

From Oscar Wilde’s claim that “a well-tied tie is the first serious step in life” to Tom Ford’s declaration that “dressing well is a form of good manners,” there’s no denying that the way we present ourselves to the world has more meaning than the bare materials of our clothing.

a man and a woman with a stuffed animal
  • Hobbies & interests

Making a Difference

Over the past year, the McCarthy & Stone Foundation has made great strides in helping to make a lasting difference in the communities we live and love.

shirley community centre wheatley place retirement properties for sale rent
  • News & community

Shirley Community Centre

The McCarthy & Stone Foundation has given The Shirley Community Centre a welcome boost with a £500 grant to support its vital work within the local community.

a man and woman sitting on a couch
  • Hobbies & interests

New Year Reading List

Cosy reading season starts now, with a blizzard of books to delve into – some newly-released, some highly anticipated.

Yule log - McCarthy & Stone
  • Recipes

Yule log recipe

Also known by its French name bouche de Noel, a Yule Log is essentially a filled, rolled chocolate log. It illustrates the ancient Norse and then later Christian tradition based around burning a symbolic log on the hearth fire.

A cream-coloured, homemade candle in a small jar with a lid
  • Hobbies & interests

Candle making guide

Making candles is relatively easy and with a handful of supplies and a little know-how, you can fill your home with light and warmth in no time.

mulled wine
  • Recipes

The Christmas Wine List. The Main Event

Wondering which wine is best with Christmas dinner? Read McCarthy & Stone's 2021 recommendations in partnership with Morrisons

Ladies Laughing
  • Recipes

The Christmas Wine List. The Grand Finale

With help from our friends at Morrisons, McCarthy & Stone has found the perfect wines/port/sherry to pair with traditional seasonal foods this Christmas. Cheers!

Champagne glasses
  • Recipes

The Christmas Wine list. Get the party started!

Wondering which Christmas Fizz is best for celebrations? Read McCarthy & Stone's 2021 recommendations in partnership with Morrisons