71-year-old Harriet didn’t really want to downsize, as she didn’t think she’d find anywhere with enough space for all her possessions and paper-based hobbies and interests. However, she has now discovered that a new apartment at Churchill’s St Andrew’s Lodge in Chippenham gives her all the space she needs.
When it comes to picking a good racehorse, you sometimes need to trust your gut feeling, and that’s exactly what retired owner Beryl Thorne did when deciding to make the move to Churchill Living’s new Albert Lodge development in Abingdon.
In his younger days, aircraft engineer Ken Skidmore had a passion for creating model tall ships and elaborate model cars from replica kits. He had given this up long before his move to New Pooles Lodge, but having settled into life in his new apartment he has now rediscovered his passion for this intricate art.
Getting older is an inevitable part of life. The sooner you come to terms with the ageing process, the better. Thankfully, there are loads of ways that you can fight aging as you grow older, while living your retirement life to the fullest. Learning how to age well is a fine art, but you can discover the secrets to aging gracefully below!
While the extra space in the house was fantastic when she had children and grandchildren, Anne found it increasingly difficult to maintain the property. When Covid-19 hit, like so many people, Anne found the social isolation tough. So, she decided to make a change.
Everyone deserves a happy retirement, but choosing when to retire is a pickle. Are you ready to leave the routine and purpose of work life, and do you have the money to support your future?
Apartment Owners Ken and Pat have found companionship and even a touch of romance since their move to Churchill’s Avonbank Lodge in the heart of Newbury.
Lesley Storer and her husband David moved to Churchill’s Avonbank Lodge in Newbury to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle closer to town. When David was sadly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and had to move into full time care, Lesley found it a great comfort to have the friendship and support of her new neighbours around her.
Local MP Laura Farris called by at Avonbank Lodge in Newbury on Wednesday 11th August to join apartment Owners and local people for a Summer Garden Party to celebrate the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Churchill Owner Gerry ‘Wings’ Reynolds from Chantry Lodge in Andover was thrilled to achieve a childhood dream earlier this year by flying a genuine WWII Spitfire. Here is his personal account of the adventure.