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A move to the coast for wartime sweethearts
Not many people in their 90s would be brave enough to up sticks and move 350 miles away to a new town. But that’s exactly what George (92) and Marjorie (90) Kirkby did when they decided to move to Churchill Living’s Tregolls Lodge in Truro.The couple were living in a two bedroom bungalow in Lincoln,
Dame Esther Rantzen DBE officially opens Churchill development in Walton-on-Thames
Everyone who attended the Official Opening of Ash Lodge in Walton-on-Thames not only had the chance to share in the celebrations as the development was officially unveiled, but also had a unique opportunity to meet one of Britain’s favourite TV personalities, Dame Esther Rantzen DBE. Ash Lodge on Churchfield Road, comprises of 58 one and two
Churchill Foundation celebrity golf tournament raises £45,000
Churchill Living is proud to announce that its charitable arm the Churchill Foundation has raised a total of £45,000 at its first ever Celebrity Golf Tournament.The event took place at the renowned Remedy Oak golf course in Dorset on Tuesday 20th June, with celebrity guests including Ronan Keating, Willie Thorne, Paul Jones and Luther Blissett,
Len Goodman at 72
Len Goodman of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing is toe-tapping proof that it’s never too late to try something new or take up a challenge. Goodman, who only retired from the hit programme last Christmas, was almost 60 when he was invited to audition for the role of judge on the prime time dancing show.
Retirees get arty at Bishop’s Stortford development
Residents at Churchill Living’s Nicholls Lodge development in Bishop’s Stortford have been showing off their artistic skills at a special watercolour workshop. Local artist Deana Kim was invited to host an afternoon workshop for retirees living at the Lodge, with 23 Residents taking part in the course. Deana taught the budding artists about the basics
Dame Esther Rantzen DBE officially opens Churchill development in Timperley
Everyone who attended the Official Opening of St John’s Lodge in Timperley not only had the chance to share in the celebrations as the development was officially unveiled, but also had a unique opportunity to meet one of Britain’s favourite TV personalities, Dame Esther Rantzen DBE. St John’s Lodge on Thorley Lane, comprises 44 one and
Retired couple prove it’s never too late for love at local lodge
Two Residents at Churchill Living’s Chantry Lodge in Andover have proven that it’s never too late to find love after marrying following more than 70 years of friendship.87-year old Joyce and George Dent met in 1940 when they were 11 years old as pupils at Northallerton Grammar School in Yorkshire. After leaving school, they both
Think British food this summer!
As a nation, Britain has created some of the greatest foods that are both tasty and wholesome. Keep an eye out in supermarkets for produce from Britain and endeavour to shop in local butchers, greengrocers, and farm shops that source food locally. Nothing beats old favourites like cottage pie and bread and butter pudding so
Dame Esther Rantzen DBE officially opens Churchill development in Truro
Everyone who attended the Official Opening of Tregolls Lodge in Truro not only had the chance to share in the celebrations as the development was officially unveiled, but also had a unique opportunity to meet one of Britain’s favourite TV personalities, Dame Esther Rantzen DBE. Tregolls Lodge on St Clements Hill, comprises 59 one and two
Churchill Living helps firefighters take to the skies
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have been turning a new retirement development site into a training ground to help its team practise vital lifesaving techniques. A team of firefighters visited Churchill Living’s new Shaftesbury development on Coppice Street to carry out a number of training exercises using the site’s 21.7 metre crane. Churchill