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9 things to do indoors in Dorset on a rainy day

Dorset is famous for its scenic coastline which is great to explore when the British weather is on side. But what about those rainy days in Dorset when the number one priority is keeping dry? We’ve compiled a list of Dorset's best indoor activities and attractions which you can turn to if the weather does…

Apartments in Grade II listed building in Salisbury ready to purchase and move into

Work to transform a 170-year-old Grade II listed building in the centre of Salisbury into four one-of-a-kind apartments has been completed. Avon Villa restoration Avon Villa, off Wilton Road, is based within our Chapters over-55s independent-living village. The picturesque two-storey white-painted brick building with an iconic central tower and spire with a slate roof, which…

Fun things to do in retirement to keep busy

The question on everyone’s lips when the word ‘retirement’ is mentioned is always ‘How are you going to fill all of your free time?’ In reality, when you speak to retirees, most of them will answer with, ‘I don’t know how I ever had time to work.’ The transition between full time work and retirement…

Meet our homeowners: Paul & Jill from Esprit

Paul & Jill are proud new homeowners at Esprit in  Poole Town Centre. They purchased their modern apartment through the Platinum Skies shared ownership scheme and looking forward to exploring Poole and the surrounding areas again. How did you hear about Platinum Skies? “We heard about Platinum Skies through Facebook.” Jill: “Yes, I saw adverts…

Meet our homeowners: Tony & Charmyne from Esprit in Poole Town Centre

Tony & Charmyne have recently moved to Esprit in  Poole Town Centre. They purchased their one-bedroom apartment through the Platinum Skies shared ownership scheme and love how convenient Esprit is for Poole Town Centre & Charmyne's place of work.   How did you hear about Platinum Skies? “We first heard about Platinum Skies as we…

Things to do in Poole, Dorset

Poole is a picturesque and historic town clustered around one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Life in Poole is relaxed with golden sandy beaches and many stunning opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Discover our favourite things to do in Poole, Dorset in this blog. Outdoor things to do in Poole  …

Platinum Skies launches search for Sherborne community cause to support

We are looking for a Sherborne-based community cause to support as part of the countdown to the opening of our latest independent-living apartment complex.   New over 55's community in Sherborne Mulberry House is being constructed as part of a new independent-living village at the top of the A30 and Horsecastles Lane, which is less…

Fun things to do with granchildren in Somerset

Spending time with grandkids is one of the greatest pleasures in life. However, keeping them entertained can be difficult. The good news is that Somerset offers a variety of activities and attractions for all ages and lifestyles. Keep reading to find out the top 10fun things to do with grandchildren in Somerset. Fun things to…

Homeowners enjoy red carpet event to celebrate Salisbury community’s second birthday

We rolled out the red carpet for our homeowners in Salisbury who joined together for the second birthday party for our Chapters community. Our fantastic homeowner social committee organised the summer party celebration to mark Chapters' second birthday Celebrating the second birthday of the Salisbury community Our homeowners, who live in the over-55s community based…

The Best Pubs in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salisbury is jam packed with more than 100 pubs and inns within the city, some of which date back to the 14th century. Moving out into the surrounding villages & countryside there are a number of award winning pubs. In this blog we share some of our favourite pubs in Salisbury and the surrounding area…

Top 10 tips for planning for your retirement

The advice handed down to the younger generations is that ‘It’s never too soon to start planning for your retirement’ but it’s something that a lot of us put off. However, it can be a really good idea to start thinking about how you may wish to spend your time once you’re talking and how…