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  • Hobbies & interests

Best Christmas Markets across the UK

Christmas is coming and the country is full of festive markets. Have a look at our top ten best Christmas Markets in the UK and enjoy a festive day out with your family and friends.

A wallet and British banknotes on top of a tax return letter.
  • Property advice

Our Response to the Autumn Budget 2025

Paul Caulfield, Independent Mortgage Advisor and Director of Evolve Lifetime, provides an expert commentary on what the Autumn Budget means for the retirement property market.

Our lovely Broadstairs retirement community holds fundraiser in aid of Pilgrims Hospice, Thanet
  • Hobbies & interests

Charity fundraising activities for older people

There are countless ways to fundraise for charity. Discover 20 fundraising activities, including those popular among older people at our retirement homes.

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  • News & community

£500 donation to boost transformation of Rookery Park

Rookery Park conservation group receives £500 donation to boost transformation of its gardens

a group of people standing together
  • News & community

Grand Opening at Corn Mill Place

New residents and the McCarthy & Stone team joined together to celebrate the official grand opening of Dunton Green’s newest retirement community

A selection of sweet and savoury snacks displayed on a table for a Macmillan coffee morning.
  • Hobbies & interests

Coffee Morning Ideas for Older People

From tackling loneliness and spending time with friends to raising money for charities, coffee mornings are a staple activity for seniors at McCarthy & Stone. In this guide, we outline some of our top tips to plan your own coffee morning and highlight some of the great events held at our retirement developments by our lovely homeowners.

CEO John Tonkiss
  • News & community

McCarthy & Stone announces leadership changes

McCarthy & Stone, the market leader in retirement communities, has announced that John Tonkiss will be stepping down as CEO at the end of November.

Veronica smiling, whilst sitting in a garden in bloom
  • News & community

Veronica overcomes loneliness with McCarthy & Stone

Veronica felt isolated and unsafe in her home after her husband died. Learn how she combatted loneliness in retirement and found ‘a sense of freedom’.

a river with Burton Agnes Hall along it
  • News & community

Award nomination for Poppy Grange

We’re delighted that our brilliant canal-side retirement apartments in Maghull, Merseyside have been nominated for a property award.