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  • Hobbies & interests

It's amazing what you can do with a black stocking and a pair of Marigolds!

House Manager Sue McGrath gives an insight into the life of Mallory Court's homeowners with their 'pot nest' creations!

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  • Health & wellbeing

What we don't miss about being younger

The study by leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy & Stone, reveals sitting exams, enduring the daily commute and the stress of running a family, are among some of the things the older generation DO NOT miss about being younger.

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  • Recipes

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Perfect eaten after an invigorating night of trick-or-treating, this pumpkin pie recipe is wonderfully comforting. Not just a recipe for Halloween, it can be eaten throughout Autumn for a truly seasonal treat.

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  • Property advice

Behind the scenes: Interior design

A lot of work and careful planning goes into creating the beautiful interiors of a McCarthy & Stone development. Interior designer Hannah Gernon explains how she arrives at the finished results

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  • News & community

The Teams Behind the Scenes

McCarthy & Stone has a vast team working round the clock to make sure that every homeowner in every development receives the best of the best. Here, we talk to three of the key players...

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  • News & community

Technology Trends for Summer 2017

Looking for a clever new gadget or just want to stay up to date? Here’s our pick of the best new tech, plus a glimpse into the not-too-distant future 

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  • Hobbies & interests

Childhood memories at Waverley House

Mary Kent lived at the first McCarthy & Stone Development to be built, Waverley House in New Milton. Here, her granddaughter Tania Harland shares wonderful childhood memories of spending time there, which inspired her to work for McCarthy & Stone when a job opportunity came up 10 years ago.

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  • Property advice

The Freedom and Flexibility of Renting in Retirement: A McCarthy & Stone Case Study

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  • Health & wellbeing

Health habits from around the world

Get more from your hols than just R&R by bringing back some inspirational health habits