Meet a very inspiring woman
96 YEAR-OLD PROFESSOR MARGARET M CLARK OBE With an OBE for services to Early Childhood Education and a DLitt for two of her research papers on reading, 96 year-old Margaret Clark is a Member of the Reading Hall of Fame, a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an Honorary Life Member and former President […]
24 Things to Do in Retirement for a Happy and Fulfilling Life
Congratulations on reaching this well-deserved milestone of retirement! It’s time to embrace a new chapter in life, filled with exciting opportunities and endless possibilities. In this article, we’ll explore 24 meaningful and enjoyable things to do in retirement, ensuring a happy and fulfilling journey ahead. From planning your finances to exploring unusual activities, we’ve got […]
Roswell Court turned 10!
Roswell Court celebrated a very special birthday recently! We love any reason for a celebration here at McCarthy Stone, and this was no different. Residents and staff gathered on the 13th of February to celebrate the 10th birthday of Roswell Court. Fizz, cake, and talk of fond memories made here in our development filled […]
Daffodils to beat the February blues!
Our lovely residents at Beacon Court in Anstruther hosted a daffodil coffee morning last week, in order to raise money for their Garden fund. Residents got together for a cup of coffee and a little bit of sunshine, and could buy a few daffodils to contribute to the raised beds and other ground works in […]
Combating Loneliness Later in Life
For many of us the festive season is a highlight of the year, but new research from Age UK shows a massive 1.4 million older people are expecting to feel lonely this Christmas, and worrying numbers are feeling depressed and anxious about the prospect of spending it alone. Those effected by loneliness later in life is a […]
Mary Burton explains why Part-Exchange with Spring was the best way for her to sell her home.
Moving home at any time of life is a big decision, but for those looking to downsize like Mary, it can be an even bigger decision that can be many years in the making. Deciding to make the move into a smaller, more suitable property, took Mary several years as she juggled the pandemic and […]
Spring into action with our Part Exchange experts
Our part-exchange partner Spring has helped many customers make the move into their new McCarthy Stone retirement community with speed and simplicity. What is Spring part-exchange? Spring buys your home directly from you avoiding the need to sell via an estate agent, leaving you free to move into your new McCarthy Stone property when suits. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, Spring part-exchange makes selling a home simple and […]
Blyton House Enjoys Mexican Fiesta
Residents at Blyton House in Bourne End blew the January blues away with a Mexican themed Fiesta, complete with Margaritas and a Pinata! Celebrating all things Mexican, the evening showed off Blyton House residents’ zest for life, as they adorned colourful sombreros, moustaches and kicked up their heels with the help of some traditional […]
“Their expertise and understanding of retirement living makes a huge difference”
When Susan Dakers’ mother moved to to East Scotland to be nearer to her and the rest of the family, she had no idea that her retirement community would have such an impact on her life. When my mum decided to move from West Scotland to be nearer to me, we couldn’t have hoped for […]
Inspiring interiors from our homeowners
McCarthy Stone retirement apartments are designed to be light, spacious and packed with thoughtful modern features, like underfloor heating and walk-in wardrobes, combined with beautiful contemporary fixtures and fittings and stunning fitted kitchens and bathrooms. The fresh white walls provide the perfect blank canvas for you to create your ideal retirement home. A home that […]
