- News & community
Herriot Gardens Grand Opening
Retirees had the chance to meet BBC’s David Harper last week as he officially opened Herriot Gardens in Sunderland.
- Recipes
Red cabbage sauerkraut recipe
Enjoy the health benefits of homemade sauerkraut with Dr. Caroline Gilmartin’s simple how to guide.
- Recipes
Lemonade scone recipe
Derina from Caen Stone Court retirement development, Arundel, West Sussex, gave us this wonderful simple summer scone recipe.
- Recipes
Meadow Mojito cocktail recipe
Celebrate with this refreshing spring/summer cocktail of gin, lime and mint.
- Recipes
Traditional summer pudding recipe
This perfect summer pudding is jam-packed with beautiful seasonal produce. Make our easy summer pudding in just four steps
- Recipes
Best summer picnic recipes
This is our pick of the best picnic recipes from our chef’s and homeowners. Just add sunshine, friends/family and a beauty spot.
- News & community
Windscale Hero
Cockermouth resident, David Staton: one of the Windscale heroes who doused the flames of the 1957 fire
- Recipes
Top 10 summer cocktails to make at home
From easy summer champagne cocktails to tropical rum punch these simple and delicious summer cocktail recipes from McCarthy & Stone will go down a treat.
- Hobbies & interests
The 10 Best Things About Being a Kid 50 Years Ago
A new poll by retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone has revealed the simple pleasures that over 60’s most treasure about their childhood. Use the dropdown list on this page to see the results by region and nationally.