As a nation, Britain has created some of the greatest foods that are both tasty and wholesome. With the Best of British fortnight starting on Saturday 17th September, together we can make an effort to embrace British food. Keep an eye out in supermarkets for produce from Britain and endeavour to shop in local butchers,

Most of us are secret hoarders living in homes filled to the brim with clutter. Our attics are crammed with our children’s old toys, chipped china ornaments, broken suitcases, cardboard boxes and bric-a-brac we can’t bear to throw away – not to mention the clothes, shoes and handbags overflowing from our wardrobes, and DIY and

We humans are pack animals. We need company, the companionship of other humans. It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. And when it disappears from your life, as it has disappeared from mine, that hurts. As a widow, I know about the loss of my closest companion, my late husband, Desmond Wilcox. It’s why I

Just like “accidental landlords” – people unable to sell their houses who end up renting them instead – “accidental townies” are now emerging.One example’s an empty-nester friend Sarah, a rural enthusiast that always hankered after peaceful retirement in a country cottage. However, best-laid plans can unravel.“Not for me roses growing round the door and quiet

Renowned auctioneer and TV personality Philip Allwood made a special visit to Churchill Living’s Beecham Lodge in Cirencester last week for a charity valuation event.Mr Allwood from Moore Allen & Innocent, who is a regular face on daytime TV, visited the Lodge on Somerford Road to share his expert advice with Owners and visitors, as

Four in 10 Brits have deliberately avoided their neighbours on at least one occasion, while three in 10 might not even recognise their neighbours if they bumped into them out of context, according to new research. In a sign that the nation is not as neighbourly as we used to be, a quarter of UK

Antiques enthusiasts in Cirencester are being invited to join Churchill Living at its Beecham Lodge development for a special charity valuation event.Renowned auctioneer and TV personality Philip Allwood from Moore Allen & Innocent will be giving expert advice and valuations on people’s hidden treasures on Saturday 1st October between 10am and 2pm at the Lodge

Residents at retirement living developments across the country have been taking part in a competition to mark National Colouring Book Day, and the three lucky winners have now been revealed by competition organisers Churchill Living and Millstream Management Services. Michael Duffin from Priory Court in Solihull was the proud winner, receiving a £50 Edinburgh Woollen

It’s common knowledge that Brits love their afternoon tea and the pastime has become so popular, that venues all over the country are adding it to their menus. However, it’s still considered to be a treat and something to get dressed up for, so many people head to the capital for the best venues. With

91-year old Peggy Clark has followed the life of Her Majesty the Queen more closely than most. Mrs Clark was born on April 21, 1925, exactly one year before The Queen and has shared many life experiences with her since. Mrs Clark, who lives at Churchill Living’s Atkins Lodge in Orpington, is a big fan