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A secret perk for retired holiday lovers
A 500-mile round trip of the UK is just the ticket“Get out there and seize the day!” is the motto of 74-year-old McCarthy & Stone homeowner Sylvie Morgan.At the beginning of this year, Sylvie and her partner Bradley, 81, set out to plan a road trip of...
Celebrate your 100 birthday in style with McCarthy & Stone
Some might say every day is special at a McCarthy & Stone retirement development but expect something a bit different when you turn 100Everyone loves a good party and Joan Jackson who celebrated her 100th birthday in August, celebrated in style with 60...
Macmillan Coffee Mornings
Don’t be late, don’t be late for this very important date!Churchill Retirement Living is launching its 2019 campaign for Macmillan’s ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’.The theme is Alice in Wonderland, with coffee mornings taking place across their lodges...
New London Retirement Village opening spring 2020
The Cinnamon Care Collection announces its second new retirement community, opening in Battersea in Spring 2020.Eden Court, a collection of 28 stylish one and two-bedroom apartments, in one of London's most fashionable areas, will offer outstanding...
Grove Place marks 10th Anniversary with Wizard of Oz themed garden party
To mark its 10th anniversary, on Saturday 17th August, Grove Place retirement village near Romsey in Hampshire celebrated with a ‘Wizard of Oz’ themed garden party for residents and staff. Grove Place is one of the UK’s most sought-after retirement...
Retirement Living meets contemporary design at Wadswick Green
Wadswick Green, the lifestyle village for the over 60s, a few miles from Corsham, proves that it is possible to combine modern design with the comfort of retirement living. The village’s newest phase ‘Almond Close’ offers 45 brand new one, two and...
Your checklist before moving to a retirement property
JANE SLADE offers some essential tips and questions you should ask when you go and view a retirement development
Luxury later living – show suite now open
The Landsby is a new concept in luxury later living, offering stylish one and two-bedroom apartments set in private-members’ club-style surroundings.
Phase one apartments are available to buy now (50 per cent sold), from £490,000 to £1,600,000*.
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Interviews
Sheila Hancock on how she is making the most of her 80s
Sheila Hancock talks to Retiremove about her new film Edie and why she has no intention of retiring at 85 BY JANE SLADE Sheila Hancock is quite matter of fact about getting old. “I think it’s good to keep the stairs as it means I have to keep moving,” says the...
Jennie Bond shares her Memory Box treasures
Former BBC Royal Correspondent JENNIE BOND reveals what she would put in her own memory box, after been inspired by those at Moore Place care home, which Jennie opened in December I'm sure most people would agree that memories, rather than possessions or...
How a love of honeybees inspired a women’s new business
LOUISE MIDGLEY meets artist and beekeeper Sharon Jervis and discovers how she was inspired to create a new range of health and body-care products in her 50s As a little girl Sharon Jervis was fascinated with birds and learnt to recognise their individual calls. She...
Property articles
Experience the lifestyle with McCarthy & Stone
‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’, is a true adage when it comes to preparing for retirement and why it is never too soon to 'experience the lifestyle' at one of McCarthy & Stone's brand new developments Central to making the most of your retirement is where...
Yorkshire grandmother and former Olympian is a winner at 84
At aged 84, she still visits the gym to practice standing on her head and choreograph new gymnastic routines Marjorie Carter, a grandmother from Bradford, and former Olympic gymnast, is still performing gravity-defying routines at the age of 84. Now...
Bromley offers the best of both worlds for retirees downsizing
Bromley offers the best of both worlds for retirees downsizing, with affordable properties close to the capital More retired people today are favouring urban areas to enjoy vibrant neighbourhoods, restaurants, shops and good access to public transport. Estate agents...
Travel
Normandy chateau available to rent
A magnificent Normandy chateau dating from 1650 is launching this spring as an exclusive-use self-catering retreat. Located near the town of St Lo, Château de L’Angotière is the idea spot to enjoy a break with friends or celebrate a special anniversary...
Zanzibar, the island that adds spice to a special holiday
by JANE SLADE My husband had disappeared beneath the waves for such a long time I feared he would not come up again. Finally he emerged, whipped off his snorkel and mask and spluttered. “I have never seen such fabulous fish,” and dived below again. A...
Walking and cycling holidays in the Pyrenees
You don’t have to travel far to discover a breath-taking region you can explore at your own pace on two feet or two wheels. For those seeking fresh air, magnificent scenery and somewhere off the beaten track should take a look at what a new tour operator...
Gardening
Taking advantage of the light midsummer evenings
LOUISE MIDGLEY makes the most of the long balmy evenings to keep her borders in order Watering the hanging baskets, newly planted specimens, tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse has to be my main priority during this ‘Flaming June’ heatwave. However, there’s a...
New plants and products for 2017
Jane Slade looks at newly introduced products and plants beautiful enough to grace our gardens. Rosa Dame Judi Dench from David Austin Roses This enchanting Hybrid Musk variety named after one of Britain’s most beloved stars of stage and screen, is one of...
March gardening highlights
LOUISE MIDGLEY enjoys spring colour and the promise of things to come in her garden In March, no two days are the same. Growth is rapid and a shrub that’s in bud one day can be in full flower the next. Yesterday I noticed the Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ had finally...