Caroline HarrisonCaroline Harrison and Carolyn Scott, violists with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, haven’t been able to perform since lockdown restrictions were imposed before Christmas. Instead they have been giving recitals to residents in retirement communities,...

Cooper's Hill House - entrance Bernard Interiors creates luxurious designs for the later living and care environments. Its founder Jen Bernard reveals the secrets of its success Apart from a great location and abundance of facilities, a vital component in the mix of...

Sheila MellarTwo retired ladies – with a lot in common – have found their ideal homes at Pegasus Steepleton in Gloucestershire after discovering they could rent or buy Beryl Mather, had lived her whole life in Tameside near Manchester. But after her partner died she...

Adlington Retirement Living's communities boast a safe, secure and happy environment with a circle of friends on the doorstep and a sense of belonging at its heart There’s a thriving community at Adlington's developments offering new friendships, social events and...

Did you know most McCarthy Stone developments now offer retirement properties to rent? Here are some benefits to renting in retirement. Discover new horizons Renting a retirement property gives you the flexibility and the freedom to live where you please. If you’ve...

At the age of 82 Magdalen Houlihan has a clear message for anyone wondering what life at a retirement development might be like: "Move before you have to!" “Free yourself from responsibility and rediscover your youth," says the retired Vocational Education Director,...

Unique, idyllic and independent Woodchester Valley Village offers homes to active retirees Located just below stunning Woodchester Park, a tranquil wooded valley owned by the National Trust, Woodchester Valley Village is a charming enclave not far from Nailsworth and...

Lilyford opens its first retirement development in the charming market town of Midhurst, 12 miles north of Chichester Lilyford was formed in 2014 by Maurice Ormerod and Charley Law. Since then it has completed numerous projects in West Sussex. In 2018 it shifted its...

As more retirees are choosing to rent in later life, later-living providers Lifestory is reacting to demand The number of privately rented properties in the UK dedicated to retirees is forecast to rise by 160 per cent in the next five years, according to Knight...

Mr and Mrs Russell are keen cruisers, having had eight booked in for 2020. However, when the pandemic hit at the start of the year, their plans were put on hold and, like the rest of the UK, they found themselves spending more time at home. The couple, who currently...

Stamp duty relief is set to end on 31 March 2021, meaning retirees keen to downsize have just three months to get their house in order To guarantee a quick and stress-free move, later-living specialist Rangeford Villages is offering a number of services to help its...

Some of the West End’s singing stars have brought festive cheer to Signature Senior Lifestyle’s 13 care homes across London and the Home Counties with a special virtual performance The pioneering 75-minute musical theatre performance, which was pre-recorded and...

​A new befriending service has brought the older community of Kent together and even sparked a romance Earlier this year, Wendy Pfeiffer and Diane Bromley were made redundant from Age UK in Maidstone, where they worked for the charity’s West Kent Befriending Service....

An extra helping hand will let you to maintain your independence for longer and enhance your life Retirement is a wonderful prospect; enjoying work-free days where you can visit friends, spoil the grandchildren or take some well-earned time for yourself. But there are...

Winchester-based Littleton Junior Football Club’s under-12s team has received a welcome boost from later-living specialist Lifestory The under-12s team Littleton Legends is on course to get promoted up a league this 20/21 season and support from Lifestory, which has...

An exclusive development of one- and two-bedroom homes in the heart of Dorset’s harbour town of Poole is being unveiled by Renaissance with options to buy and rent Interested purchasers and those looking to rent are invited to register for a private one-to-one...

Wrapping up warm and heading out to enjoy fresh air, exercise and gorgeous rolling countryside is a brilliant way to boost health and happiness over the winter months The mental and physical lift experienced by a bracing winter walk takes some beating during this...