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Companionship Matters with Dame Esther Rantzen
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
Accidental Townies
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
Brand new show complex now open at Bicester retirement development
Churchill Living has opened a welcome centre and show apartments at its new retirement development, Linden Lodge in Bicester.Potential purchasers are being encouraged to make an appointment to visit the newly opened show complex on Linden Road where 50% of the apartments have already been reserved off plan. Linden Lodge comprises 42 one and two bedroom
Brand new show complex now open at Andover retirement development
Churchill Living has opened a welcome centre and show apartments at its new retirement development, Chantry Lodge in Andover.Potential purchasers are being encouraged to make an appointment to visit the newly opened show complex on Chantry Street, where there have already been high levels of interest in the collection of one and two bedroom purpose-built
Construction starts on new Churchill Retirement development in Newbury
Retirees in Berkshire can now register their interest in Churchill Living’s new development, coming soon to Newbury.Construction is underway at the development on West Street, which once complete, will comprise 59 private, self-contained one and two bedroom apartments that are specially designed for the over 60s.The apartments will include features such as a video-entry system,
Churchill opens information centre at new Penzance retirement development
Purchasers seeking retirement properties in Penzance are being urged to visit the new information centre at Churchill Living’s Mount’s Bay Lodge on New Town Lane. The development of fifty-one 1 and 2 bedroom retirement apartments is now under construction but Churchill has opened an information centre ahead of schedule to meet demand from retirees looking to
Churchill Foundation supports Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal
The Churchill Foundation is enabling Owners at retirement living developments across the country to take part in the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal over the coming weeks. Poppy boxes and donation tins will be appearing at over 60 Churchill Living lodges and developments managed by Millstream Management Services, with proceeds going to the Armed Forces
TV personality hosts charity valuation day
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
Local veteran honoured with development name in Eastbourne
A new Churchill Living development in Eastbourne has been named in honour of a stalwart of the local community.Allingham Lodge on Upperton Road has been named after Henry Allingham, a longstanding figure in the town’s community and one of the last surviving British veterans of the First World War. Henry lived in Eastbourne for over
Churchill Living scoops double award win
Last week the Churchill team achieved two major award wins in one evening, at separate award ceremonies across Dorset and Hampshire. First we were crowned the overall ‘Company of the Year’ at the Solent Business Awards 2016. These Awards, now in their second year, have become the premier multi-category awards scheme covering the entire South