Latest lifestyle articles

304 days ago
VE Day 75
On 8th May, 75 years ago, the guns fell silent marking the end of the war in Europe. Millions of people took to the streets to celebrate peace and remember their loved ones.
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357 days ago
Copenhagen
Stylish urban living with a smile - attractions you must see in Copenhagen
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362 days ago
Memoirs Of A Black Country Comedian
Homeowner Peter Bullock from Dove Tree Court in Solihull has lives a 'double life' as a schoolteacher by day and a comedian come the weekend.
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363 days ago
Top Tips On How To Effectively Downsize
Are you ready to move somewhere smaller? We lend our expert advice and explain how to effectively downsize.
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367 days ago
Celebrating inspirational women in their later years
International Women's Day helps remind us that an equal world is an empowered world.
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370 days ago
Expert advice: The Best Plants for an Indoor Garden
You don’t need an outdoor garden to have a green thumb! We speak to journalist and gardening expert, Jane Perrone, about the best plants for an indoor garden, providing useful tips for you to use in your retirement property.
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376 days ago
A Community Within a Community
Life, family, friends, all move on around you at such a pace, that you suddenly find yourself in a situation you never thought would be possible.
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378 days ago
Hurry to Surrey
A small commute south of London but a million miles from the hustle and bustle of the capital sits rolling countryside, vast woodlands and quaint English villages
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381 days ago
Why Housing for Later Living can Make you Feel 10 Years Younger
A new report from a consortium involving McCarthy Stone has revealed how a later living property can leave you feeling up to 10 years younger. Here, we’ve explained more about our findings and how retirees can get involved
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385 days ago
The Most Popular Hobbies for Retirees
We surveyed 1,500 retirees to find out their favourite hobbies. Here, they reveal the results and discuss the benefits of starting a hobby in retirement.
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389 days ago
What does it Mean to be ‘Young at Heart’?
We’ve taken a look at how our properties can help people feel younger and got our residents to explain what it means to them to be ‘young at heart’.
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392 days ago
The Newt in Somerset
A country estate with the most magnificent woodlands and gardens
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395 days ago
Should I Get a Dog? Expert Advice for Retirees
There are many benefits of owning a dog in retirement but getting a four-legged friend isn’t a decision to take lightly. This is why we’ve put together this guide using the advice of experts to help you make a decision.
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399 days ago
Beautiful Bistros
Our in-house catering team have been working behind the scenes to bring new services into our Retirement Living PLUS developments for our customers to enjoy
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404 days ago
Renting Was The Most Viable Option
Renting in retirement is becoming far more commonplace for today’s over-60s, especially as it means being able to live in an area where they wouldn’t necessarily be able to buy.
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411 days ago
Couple Forge New Friendships in Retirement
Leslie and Ann Harpin, 87 and 81 recently made the decision to move to McCarthy Stone’s Isabella House Retirement Living development in Hertford. The couple are not only enjoying spending more time together, they also have a new group of friends who they refer to as their extended family.
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413 days ago
Run in The Footsteps of The Caldwell’s
Ultradistance and 50-times marathon runner Marie Caldwell inspires and motivates her fellow residents to keep fit and active.
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417 days ago
Your Resale Questions Answered
McCarthy Stone’s Resales Director, David Gabriel has over 20 years’ experience selling preowned retirement properties and heads up our dedicated in-house resales service.
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