When Anne moved to The Sidings in January 2023, she looked forward to new friendships and the support of a community whilst remaining independent. “Many of the worries are taken off your shoulders. You no longer have to worry about the structure of your property, about the wellbeing of your building, about looking after the […]
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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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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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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Caring For A Parent When You Live Overseas For Duncan, who lives in Canada, ensuring his parents’ well-being from across the Atlantic was always...
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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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Dot moved to The Sidings in Lytham just before her 88th birthday in March 2022. A life brimming with stories, Dot’s journey has been...
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Since moving to The Spindles in November 2023, Margaret and Keith have made new friends and enjoyed entertaining old ones. Margaret: “It’s like an...
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Pat and Michelle: Finding strength in community at The Woodlands When Pat and Michael moved to The Woodlands in August 2022, they were looking...
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Maura and David’s New Chapter: Community and Support at The Newells After more than six decades together, Maura and David moved to The Newells...
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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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When Frank moved to Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme in September 2024, it marked not just a change of address, but the beginning of a...
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Since moving to The Sidings in April 2023, Trevor has enjoyed becoming part of a thriving community. “I’m more socially active here than I...
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From North Atlantic watch to a safe harbour: Tony’s next great adventure After seven decades of marriage, family life and globe-trotting work, Tony has...
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“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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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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Gloria and Peter: A new rhythm of life at Broadleaf House When Gloria and Peter Powers opened the door to their new Broadleaf House...
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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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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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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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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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Being surrounded by a wonderful group of friends and supportive staff has exceeded Michael and Pat’s expectations since they moved to The Woodlands...
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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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Finding community, purpose and peace of mind at Broadleaf House Rob has always been a man on the move. From travelling the world in...
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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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“I’m in awe of it all”: Margaret on finding home, friendship and freedom When Margaret moved to Brookfields House in March 2025, she brought...
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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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Ursula and daughter Steffie on life at The Woodlands: “It feels like being on permanent holiday” When Ursula moved to The Woodlands in February...
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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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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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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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Feeling Safe and Sociable: Bernadette’s New Chapter in Retirement Living Bernadette, who will celebrate her 76th birthday next month, moved to Broadleaf House in...
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“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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Ann and Harry moved to The Sidings in December 2022 and were married on Ann’s 80th birthday in February 2023. Ann said: “We’ve known...
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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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