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Guest suite opens at The Denton
The Denton, a new collection of retirement residences in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, has now put the finishing touches to a luxurious, dedicated guest suite which homeowners can book to host family and friends. The one-bedroom full-furnished guest suite features all...
Enjoy a free coffee morning with retirees in Lancashire, West Midlands, Bedfordshire and West Yorkshire
Four of Adlington Retirement Living’s new retirement communities will be hosting a series of coffee mornings over the coming weeks for those looking to retire in style and meet some friendly homeowners Coffee mornings will take place in July and August at The Sidings...
You are invited to a special open day at KYN Hurlingham
Destined to be one of London's most exclusive care homes, KYN is throwing open its doors on 29 June and inviting you to explore its fabulous interior KYN has restored a stunning Grade II listed building opposite the prestigious Hurlingham Club in the heart of Fulham...
Audley Group hosts D-Day commemoration at historic Headley Court
Headley Court, a former rehab centre for injured soldiers, marked D-Day with an 80th anniversary commemoration hosted by Audley Group, the new owners of the centre which will become a retirement community Headley Court, which was most recently a rehabilitation centre...
Award-winning retirement-village group creates tree nursery
In a UK-first, leading retirement village construction company, Rangeford Villages, have potted up 500 trees, with over 70 varieties, creating an extensive new tree nursery at their Siddington Park development in Cirencester. Head of Landscaping and Gardening at...
Innovation in care expected with the opening of KYN Hurlingham
Care-home innovator KYN is to open a new home in June next to the prestigious Hurlingham Club in West London KYN Hurlingham will provide a pioneering approach to care which prioritises the individual in a safe environment and offers them as much independence as they...
Wallacea – retirement living with a focus on well being
Amidst London’s ageing population, where the capital now has almost half a million (467,900) people aged 75+ as well as a further half million aged 65-74*, the call for prioritising personal health and wellbeing resonates louder than ever In embracing the belief that...
The attraction of lock up and leave
The demand for homes you can lock up and leave is on the increase among the older generation A survey of Cognatum retirement residents revealed that over 25 per cent of them expected to spend two months or more away from their homes every year. “Extensive travel is...
Homewood Grove in Surrey unveils new show home
Homewood Grove, the contemporary lifestyle village for the over 60s in Chertsey, Surrey has unveiled its new two-bedroom show home which is ready to view Homewood Grove will have 116 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with onsite amenities and 24/7 extra care...
Adlington launches two new retirement communities in Bedfordshire and Birmingham
Adlington Retirement Living opens the doors to The Newells in Kempston, Bedfordshire this month, and prepares to open Broadleaf House in Sutton Coldfield from February 2024 The Newells is in the very heart of Kempston, with a history that predates neighbouring...
Father and son enjoying retirement together
It's not just young adults who are living with their parents for longer these days. A role reversal is going on among the over 60s generation too - with older parents moving in with their retired children. With one in four people set to be over 65 by 2050 (according...
How to retire in luxury
Wealthy baby boomers have never had it so good when it comes to finding a luxurious retirement property Downsizers can upscale to a grand estate like Wildernesse House in Sevenoaks, where one-bed apartments, priced from £595,000, can come with a kitchen island and...
Opening of Audley Fairmile – exclusive retirement development in Surrey
Located in the fashionable enclave of Cobham in Surrey, Audley Fairmile packs a punch when it comes to style and sophistication The latest member of the Audley family (there are 19 other retirement developments in its portfolio) is relatively small at just 74...
Elysian inspires health-and-safety project with local schoolchildren
Pupils from a North London primary school have designed site-safety drawings for hoardings at a new retirement development In a visionary educational exercise inspired by Elysian Residences, pupils aged 7 to 9 from St Agnes RC School took part in a four-month...
How to Live Later-Life to the Full
Choosing to buy a property within an Integrated Retirement Community can help you live a longer, happier, and healthier life. You don’t have to take our word for it. The largest and most in-depth poll ever conducted of people who live in retirement communities in the...
Churchill Coronation winners
Churchill Retirement Living has announced the winners of a national competition for schoolchildren to design a special emblem to celebrate the King’s Coronation The five talented regional winners and one overall national winner were picked out from hundreds of...
Why it’s time to address ageism in society
A new report has exposed an endemic stigma towards ageing and older people The study, commissioned by Retirement Villages Group (RVG), has shown that ageism is rife in UK popular culture with the media constantly representing older people in a negative way. The study...
Signature’s inspiring resident
Signature at Camberley has proudly hosted an event to celebrate the launch of their resident Robert Murphy's inspiring new book Robert was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in January 2018 and moved into Signature at Camberley a year later. Incredibly he defied his...
Royal British Legion searches for National Service Heroes
The Royal British Legion is calling on families of 80-97 year olds to ‘Ask Dad or Grandad’ about their National Service experiences in a new appeal to mark 60 years of National Service All National Service veterans and their families are also being invited to a...
How moving to a retirement community in our 60s future-proofed our life
Moving in a retirement community while you are still working can have huge benefits One in five people are considering downsizing to meet the cost of living rises, according to research from Halifax, but some are even planning ahead to ensure they future proof their...
A wonderful way older women can inspire local teenagers
Female residents at Richmond Villages Witney share their life experiences with 13, 14, and 15-year-olds from the local Wood Green School, offering them wisdom and advice Retirement communities are full of people who have led fascinating lives. Many are continuing to...