Stories from our homeowners

Sheffield retirement community homeowner

Anne

Anne wanted to join a thriving community and be closer to her family in Sheffield. Originally from Denton in Greater Manchester, Anne spent three years in London studying a Degree in Physics at UCL before moving back to Manchester and beginning her electrical engineering career with the Research Department at Metropolitan-Vickers. Anne met her future […]

Dr Cath

Dr Cath, aged 80, appreciates having a supportive community since she moved to The Sidings, in Lytham, in February 2023. “It all seemed to...

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Pauline and her daughter Gill

“I was a long way away from my daughter. Moving gave both myself and my daughter Gill a great peace of mind! I can...

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Dog friendly retirement community

Mavis

Moving to a retirement community with a canine companion At just six months old, Poppy is the youngest resident of Jacobs Gate, Adlington Retirement...

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Margaret

Margaret moved to a three bedroomed apartment at The Folds in January 2022, having previously lived in in Marple Bridge for 35 years in...

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Edna

After a major life event in February 2019, Edna wanted to move to an apartment with a friendly community and some practical support. Edna...

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Sheffield retirement living

Nigel and his daughter Maria

Nigel moved to Jacobs Gate in December 2020. His children, Maria and David, wanted to make sure he would be happy in his new...

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Downsizing maintenance free

John and Jean

John and Jean were finding their five bedroom house and big garden difficult to maintain. They wanted to spend less time and energy on...

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Mrs-Burgess

Joyce

Joyce wanted to continue to enjoy an independent and active retirement, safe in the knowledge that additional care is available for the future. Joyce...

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Bess

Bess had never considered living in a retirement community, but since moving to The Woodlands in June 2022, she has been enjoying a better...

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John and Margaret

Before moving to The Woodlands in May 2022, John and Margaret had lived in their family house in Heald Green for 47 years. They...

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Joan and Bill

“We weren’t getting older, the neighbours were getting younger!” Joan and her husband Bill wanted to live life to the full without the worries...

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Well-being Dr Trevor

Dr Trevor

Since moving to The Sidings in April, Trevor has enjoyed becoming part of a thriving community. “I’m more socially active here than I have...

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Jane

When Jane moved to The Sidings in November 2022, she looked forward to becoming part of a thriving community.   “When you’ve had a very...

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The Bridges Macclesfield Homeowners

Eddie and Mabel

Eddie and Mabel love walking in the great outdoors. They wanted less hilly terrain to explore, a beautiful view, lovely gardens and more free...

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Sue

Sue moved to The Woodlands in June 2022 to be closer to her family. “My decision to move here was a combination of wanting...

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Pam and Mike (and Honey the dog)

When Pam and Mike started looking at retirement communities, finding somewhere pet-friendly was an absolute must. Pam and Mike met for a drink in...

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Sheffield retirement community homeowner

Anne

Anne wanted to join a thriving community and be closer to her family in Sheffield. Originally from Denton in Greater Manchester, Anne spent three...

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Lesley

Lesley moved to The Newells in November 2023 to maintain her independent lifestyle with support in place for the future. “I’m 75 but in...

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Why retirement living

Philip and Edna

Philip and Edna’s daughters were worried about their parents and wanted to make sure that help would always be on hand if they ever...

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The Folds Romiley retirement apartments

Audrey

Audrey wanted a fresh start in a new apartment with a friendly community. Originally from Norfolk, Audrey moved to the area in the 1960s,...

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Stockport retirees

Pat and Michael

Being surrounded by a wonderful group of friends and supportive staff has exceeded Michael and Pat’s expectations since they moved to The Woodlands in...

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John and Marcia

John and Marcia had been looking for a bungalow until they heard about The Cottons. They quickly decided the beautiful apartments, stunning gardens and...

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Anne

When Anne moved to The Sidings in January 2023, she looked forward to new friendships and the support of a community whilst remaining independent....

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Angela and Tim

When Angela and Tim moved to The Spindles, they looked forward to having support on hand whenever they need it and to leaving behind...

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David

David moved to The Spindles at the end of April 2024, following his late wife’s advice: ‘Don’t become a slave to the house’.  The...

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