Life, well lived
Feel connected to the McCarthy Stone retirement community through our inspirational homeowner stories. And get motivated with our unique recipes, health and wellbeing tips, hobby ideas and help with creative ways to stay in touch.
9 days ago
Our experts’ guide to stress-free moving
Our removal partner Bishop's Move give their 10 golden rules to make moving house easier.
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18 days ago
Chipotle chicken grilled cheese sandwich recipe
Gooey, tangy, spicy and tongue-tinglingly delicious this decadent chicken and cheese toastie is just the ticket for an indulgent lunch for two.
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18 days ago
How to become a good neighbour
Read our ‘how to be a good neighbour guide’ and turn your neighbours into good friends.
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28 days ago
Spring Poetry Competition
Send us a spring sonnet and be in for a chance to win our spring poetry competition!
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15 days ago
Wild swimming
Swimming in wild waters has seen a surge in popularity in a year when many of us have reconnected with nature.
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18 days ago
Five top gardening jobs for April
April is a busy month for gardeners with ideal conditions for planting flower and vegetable seeds.
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18 days ago
Our top five UK National Parks
We explore some of our favourite national parks. Perfect for picnics, long rambles and wildlife spotting.
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55 days ago
The McCarthy Stone Bread Book
Download these free recipes for bread week and for something new to try!
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36 days ago
Expat experience: a place in the sun and back again
With more and more British expats returning to the UK, we spoke to Lesley Jones, who with her husband Paul, moved into a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment after 18 years as expats in Cyprus.
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38 days ago
Lancaster Estates Manager Pulls Retirement Community Together
Estate Manager, Andrea, shares experience of lockdown in her development.
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38 days ago
Seven gardening tips for spring
Seven spring gardening tips and tasks to do in March
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38 days ago
The Close Welcomes its First Homeowners
Retirees in Nuneaton are celebrating six months in their new homes at The Close.
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42 days ago
Celebrating International Women's Day
We mark International Women’s Day with five remarkable women
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43 days ago
Honey Bee Biscuits
Soft, sweet and simple to make this recipe for delicate honey shortbread biscuits is perfect for spring.
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45 days ago
World Book Day
Homeowner enters short story competition for World Book Day and captures the humorous side of her time as a young chambermaid in the early 1960s.
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45 days ago
Share the love
House Manager Jacqui was on BBC Radio Solent to speak about sharing the love at her development in Lymington.
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45 days ago
Jobs for life
Here’s a round-up of some of our remarkable homeowners who have enjoyed extraordinary careers.
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49 days ago
Herby Spring Chicken Pie
Spring is in the air! And this recipe for zesty Herby Spring Chicken Pie is perfect right now. Quick, easy, light and delicious
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58 days ago
Random Acts of Kindness
We've put together a few of our wonderful development managers who have carried out an act of kindness.
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58 days ago
Sharing The Untold Story Of Her Husband’s War
A Retired Lady From South Shields Shares The Untold Story Of Her Husband’s War
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53 days ago
Evelyn's Scottish Shortbread
Homeowner Evelyn Currie from Cartwright Court, Malvern shared this melt-in-the-mouth recipe for traditional shortbread, made with plenty of butter.
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64 days ago
Finding Love in Later Life
David and Ellen met and fell in love at their McCarthy Stone development. Read their story.
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64 days ago
A match made in McCarthy Stone
Valentine special. This couple found true love in later life after meeting at McCarthy Stone
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66 days ago
Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cupcakes
Give in to temptation with this decadent recipe for Valentine’s Day Red Velvet cupcakes.
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