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Retiring Early: Guide to taking early retirement

How to retire early in the UK Taking an early retirement might be the best option for you, and if you are interested in learning more about retiring early, we have put together this helpful guide to point you in the right direction. It is vital to look at both the opportunities retiring early might…

Sherborne homeowners enjoy stability and social aspect of our over-55s village

A couple are enjoying the stability and social aspect of our over-55s village in Sherborne where they have made some new-found friends. Barry and Avril Druce pictured with Hayley McDonough, one of Sherborne's Community Managers   Avril, 75, and Barry Druce, 70, moved to an apartment in our Sherborne community off Horsecastles Lane after Avril…

8 tips for adjusting to retirement

How long does it take to adjust to retirement? As we all know, everyone is unique and has their own lifestyle, routine and priorities, so it’s expected that the time it takes adjusting to retirement will be different for everyone. But what you can do is prepare, accept that things will be different and start…

Last chance to become part of our vibrant over 55s community in Parkstone

Over-55s are encouraged to view the last few remaining apartments within our Vista community in Parkstone with views over Poole Harbour. Vista, based in Mount Road in Parkstone, offers a mix of independence and friendship, with a readymade community that hosts numerous activities and events on-site, with the security of purpose-built apartments. Each individual home…

Pros & cons of working after retirement

Working after you retire may not be something you would think about before you have the chance to. Everyone works so hard their whole lives, sometimes managing multiple jobs at once, always wanting to retire and gain back some peace & quiet. But when you finally get to retirement, it can be like hitting a…

How to make friends as a senior

How to make new friends as a senior citizen: Any age is the perfect age to make new friends. As human beings, we are social creatures that will always yearn for that feeling of companionship. This feeling doesn’t pass with age, it only grows as the individuals does too. It’s important to note that there…

How to do a video call

In this modern day and with the growth of useful technology, video calls play a vital role for many people to stay connected to their loved ones if time or distance is a challenge. Video calls provide a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, and can even involve fun activities! From…

Taunton homeowner enjoys views over Quantock Hills at over-55s community

One of our Taunton homeowners is enjoying the next chapter of his life in our over-55s community with a host of new like-minded friends. Ian Mackenzie, 77, enjoys living in our ‘iconic’ Quantock House independent-living community in the town centre, which is close to the local amenities such as shops, cafes, theatres, and the world-famous…

Advice on how to trace your family tree in the UK

Family tree tracking can be time-consuming, but it's a rewarding hobby. Don't underestimate the thrill of finding results & unlocking your past heritage. How to trace your family tree in the UK? Here is our step-by-step guide to tracing your family tree in the UK 1. It’s best to start with yourself and then work…

Chapters homeowners celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary

A couple of Chapters homeowners in Salisbury were thrown a small secret party to celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary. Peter and Jean Daykin, both aged 91, were joined by their family and fellow homeowners for a celebratory coffee morning in the homeowners’ lounge in Chapters. It was a great opportunity for our homeowners to enjoy…

Sherborne homeowners love sense of belonging in retirement community

A Sherborne couple have praised the community feel and sense of belonging they have experienced since moving to our exclusive over-55s retirement village. Don, 80, and Elizabeth Tomlinson, 78, purchased a house in the independent-living community, based off the A30 and Horsecastles Lane, to downsize from their large family home in Sherborne where they had…