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  • Property advice

Renting Provides Freedom and Flexibility 

Determining what is best for an elderly parent can always be a hard burden to bear. This was a decision Eva Walters faced when her father, Alan’s health began to deteriorate. 

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  • Recipes

Our Ultimate Christmas Recipes 

We've spoken to our Catering Manager who provides us with his ultimate Christmas recipes for you to try this season. They’re great for putting you in the Christmas spirit, and your friends and family members will love them.

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  • Property advice

Renting in Retirement Proves a Genius Idea for Genie

Here we speak to Trudi Chatwin, daughter of Eugene Roberts who rents her apartment at Williams Place, about why renting was the best option for her mother.

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  • News & community

McCarthy & Stone’s New Website Has Launched

McCarthy & Stone’s new website makes it easier than ever to search for a retirement development, discover more about the lifestyle you can expect in one of our retirement communities and learn more about our products and services. 

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  • Recipes

Homemade Chocolate Truffles with Extra Christmas Cheer!

Make these easy creamy and silky chocolate truffles are the perfect homemade gift to wow family and friends this year! They are super easy to make and will impress any chocolate lover!

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  • Recipes

Christmas Marshmallows for Hot Chocolate

Christmas marshmallows are a fun and great way to spruce up traditional winter drinks. These marshmallows can be eaten as a treat on the side or as a spoon that melts into your drink.

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  • Hobbies & interests

DIY Christmas Gifts you Still Have Time to Make 

Show someone you really care with thoughtful, creative, handmade Christmas gifts that don’t cost the earth.

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  • Recipes

Root Vegetable Boulangere

A lovely, comforting dish, this was traditionally made just with potatoes and cooked in the baker's oven. This version uses parsnips and carrots instead of all potatoes to keep the calorie count down and give extra flavour.

Marmalade and Whisky Bread and Butter Pudding
  • Recipes

Marmalade & Whisky Bread & Butter Pudding

The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer.