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.
7 days ago
Lemonade scone recipe
Derina from Caen Stone Court retirement development, Arundel, West Sussex, gave us this wonderful simple summer scone recipe.
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7 days ago
Summer holiday activities guide
Looking for things to do in the summer school holidays? We've got the best advice from grandparents in our developments.
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22 days ago
Pet photography competition
We’re looking for your cute, quirky and funny pet pics to add to our ‘pet-acular’ gallery.
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14 days ago
Top 10 summer cocktails to make at home
From easy summer champagne cocktails to tropical rum punch these simple and delicious summer cocktail recipes from McCarthy Stone will go down a treat.
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21 days ago
British expats returning to the UK advice and tips
If you’re a retired expat returning to the UK, we’ve put this useful advice hub together to help make the process as simple and as stress-free as possible.
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7 days ago
Traditional summer pudding recipe
This perfect summer pudding is jam-packed with beautiful seasonal produce. Make our easy summer pudding in just four steps
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7 days ago
Best summer picnic recipes
This is our pick of the best picnic recipes from our chef’s and homeowners. Just add sunshine, friends/family and a beauty spot.
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63 days ago
Top gardening tips for June
If you’ve questions about what to do in a garden in June and how to maintain your garden in summer, we’ve got the answers.
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54 days ago
Gluten free blueberry loaf recipe
Almost a health food, this blueberry loaf cake recipe from McCarthy Stone is gluten free, dairy free and low in sugar.
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63 days ago
Roast tomatoes with anchovy and basil recipe
A brilliant fresh tomato recipe to use up a glut of tomatoes.
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66 days ago
Publishing her first novel in her 70s
Retirement stories: publishing your first fiction novel as a 72 year-old grandmother of three is quite a coup
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68 days ago
Photography Competition
We’re asking the photographers among our homeowners and teams to send us their unusual angles for our summer competition.
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76 days ago
Triple choc brownies recipe
These triple choc brownies are the ultimate gooey chocolate brownies in our opinion.
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75 days ago
Actress Linda Robson, 63, on how looking after her grandchildren and trying to do the splits keeps her young
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76 days ago
Former Strictly judge Len Goodman reveals how dancing and exercise have been the secret to a great retirement.
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78 days ago
Former Strictly judge Len Goodman reveals how dancing and exercise have been the secret to a great retirement.
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79 days ago
Former Royal reporter Jennie Bond on the fear – and joy – of stepping outside your comfort zone as you reach retirement age
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99 days ago
May gardening tips
Wondering what to do in your garden in May? Read up on the top May garden tasks from McCarthy Stone and your garden will soon be blooming lovely.
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7 days ago
Meadow Mojito cocktail recipe
Celebrate with this refreshing spring/summer cocktail of gin, lime and mint.
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110 days ago
Has the pandemic made Brits’ relationships with their neighbours stronger?
In such a turbulent period of history, small sparks of hope, optimism and faith in the human race have begun to shine through
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121 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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131 days ago
The McCarthy Stone Spring Poetry Book
Spring themed poems from our wonderful homeowners and teams.
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112 days ago
Lemon and thyme pear tart with apricot glaze recipe
Delicate, fragrant, flavourful and very pretty to look at, this pear tart recipe is perfect for parties and picnics.
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99 days ago
Homeowner advocate programme
Our homeowners are in the know, and what’s better, they’re just a call away.
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118 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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112 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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121 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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121 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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132 days ago
Easter Simnel Cake Recipe
Our chef's recipe for traditional Easter Simnel cake
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121 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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158 days ago
The McCarthy Stone Bread Book
Download these free recipes for bread week and for something new to try!
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139 days ago
Expat experience: a place in the sun and back again
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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141 days ago
Lancaster Estates Manager Pulls Retirement Community Together
Estate Manager, Andrea, shares experience of lockdown in her development.
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141 days ago
Seven gardening tips for spring
Seven spring gardening tips and tasks to do in March
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141 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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145 days ago
Celebrating International Women's Day
We mark International Women’s Day with five remarkable women
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146 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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148 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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148 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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148 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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152 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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161 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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161 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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156 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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167 days ago
Finding Love in Later Life
Valentine special: David and Ellen met and fell in love at their McCarthy Stone development.
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167 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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169 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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182 days ago
House manager keeps retirees safe and happy through challenging times
What has life been like for a House Manager of a retirement community for the over-60s during a global pandemic?
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182 days ago
Pulling the community together in tough times
A day in the life of an Estate Manager during the tough times of a global pandemic
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182 days ago
Moving to a new home during lockdown
Local homeowners made the decision to downsize during lockdown to a new McCarthy Stone development in Salisbury.
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190 days ago
Moving couldn't be simpler
Moving into a McCarthy Stone retirement property couldn't be simpler, here's why.
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190 days ago
Community at our heart
Life changed for us all in March, and for homeowners at Hillier Court in Romsey it was no different.
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201 days ago
A candid Q & A with Gransnet
Gransnet sent our Senior Divisional Sales Marketing Director their top questions, take a look here.
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737998 days ago
Thinking about getting a dog in retirement?
Our handy guide will help you consider the pros and cons of dog ownership and picks out some of the best breeds for retirement living.
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218 days ago
An Award Winning Year
We are delighted to announce we have received the Housebuilder Special Recognition Award!
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219 days ago
Everyone has a story
Homeowner Wyllie Longmore travelled 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to pursue his career.
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253 days ago
Introducing the new McCarthy Stone Foundation!
The Foundation aims to increase the wellbeing of older people while bridging the gap between generations.
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257 days ago
Moving into their dream home
Dr and Mrs Learner did not expect to be thrown into the middle of a global pandemic 24 hours before their moving-in date.
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260 days ago
Living Life To The Full During Lockdown
Homeowners of McCarthy Stone’s Clarendon House found new ways to continue to live life to the full
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267 days ago
Helping others, helps ourselves
Being a Buddy brought unexpectedly heartwarming benefits to our volunteers
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279 days ago
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
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285 days ago
Appeal Launched By Poundbury Retirees To Complete Their Community
Residents at Bowes Lyon Court are looking for the missing piece of their puzzle to join their community.
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310 days ago
Volunteer Buddy Meets Self-Isolators in Ilkley for the First Time
Aleks discovered a new-found purpose in supporting the residents and staff at Priestley Court
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336 days ago
Lockdown Diary
What did a day in the life of a House Manager of a retirement community of over-60s look like, and how are things now?
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345 days ago
A Day in the Life of an Estate Manager
What did a day in the life of an Estate Manager for a community of over-60s look like in lockdown — and how are things now?
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