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Growing Together In Stafford

McCarthy & Stone in Stafford has heeded the call of its green-fingered residents and installed a brand new greenhouse in its gardens

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New Modern Methods of Construction Flagshipped in Hexham

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Buntingford Bowls Club donation boost

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Sir Muir Gray on keeping safe

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McCarthy & Stone Simplify Retirement Living With New Options

McCarthy & Stone have introduced a new range of rental and buying choices that can make retirement living even more accessible.

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Five Things To Do With Your Grandchildren This Winter

With darker days and cooler weather heading our way, there are plenty of interesting and exciting things you can do with your grandchildren this winter. 

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Victoria Hall's gluten-free recipes

Victoria Hall demonstrates her fantastic gluten-free recipes and shows how easy they are to make!

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Top Days Out In The UK

Discover your next day out in the UK with our list of top attractions up and down Britain! Plan your next adventure with McCarthy & Stone.

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10 tiresome tasks we hate about wintert

It’s turning cold and you want your home to be warm and cosy. But that involves some tiresome maintenance tasks – unless you live in a McCarthy & Stone Retirement apartment of course

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