Articles & news

• Recipes

Parkin Cake

This sticky, spicy cake is traditionally eaten on Bonfire Night, but tastes far too good to only eat once a year – it’s also perfect for autumnal picnics

• News & community

Helping others, helps ourselves

Being a Buddy brought unexpectedly heartwarming benefits to our volunteers

• Hobbies & interests

MP Visits New Isleworth Retirement Community

• Recipes

Blackberry Macaroons

Try this twist on the traditional French macaroons with fresh blackberries

• Recipes

Wiggly Worm Cupcakes

Children, and the young at heart, will love these creepy-crawly chocolate cupcakes perfect for a Halloween trick and treat.

• Health & wellbeing

Our very own 'Captain Tom' is raising money for Blind Veterans UK

• News & community

Enjoy a stamp duty holiday

• News & community

The Best Recovery I Could Have Asked For

One South Shields retiree leaves hospital for a brand new McCarthy & Stone apartment

• News & community

Nuneaton Is Officially Opened

There was cause for celebration last week as Mr Marcus Jones, MP for Nuneaton, paid a visit to officially open The Close