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A close-up view of a wrinkled Union Jack flag, showing the red, white, and blue colors of the United Kingdom’s national flag.

Quintessentially British

In a week of celebrating the Queen’s birthday, National Tea Day, and St George’s Day, we look at ten things that define what it is to be quintessentially British

22 Apr 2022
Blog
Retirement Life
An older man in a brown blazer smiles as a caregiver in a pink uniform helps him from behind, in a room with dark wallpaper and empty picture frames on the wall.

A housing with care taskforce is a very positive step

Nick Sanderson shares his thoughts on the new housing with care taskforce

14 Apr 2022
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
Swimming pool

Experience a luxury retirement village

Discover a luxury retirement village

23 Mar 2022
Your stories
Retirement Life
Spring yellow flower

It's Springtime at Audley

There's so much to enjoy about Springtime at our retirement villages

23 Mar 2022
Your stories
Retirement Life
Senior couple in front of Taj Mahal

Travel inspiration - India

Audley owners recommend India in this story of travel tips!

9 Mar 2022
Your stories
Retirement Life
Wedding bands

Top tips to own your wedding over 50

A summer wedding in the golden years: top tips to own your wedding over 50

9 Feb 2022
Blog
Retirement Life
A senior couple enjoying the sun on a green ground floor terrace

Brits lose nearly a week every year to cleaning their homes

On average, UK adults spend two hours cleaning, six times a month, adding up to a hefty 144 hours per year.

21 Dec 2021
Press Release
Retirement Life
Island bar under grand stairwell

Retirement living in 2022

I’ve heard incredible stories from the villages through the last twelve months and I have no doubt that there will be more to come in 2022

11 Dec 2021
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
A collection of greetings cards

A look back at 2021

We had everything from socially distanced birthday parties, flower arranging workshops, summer fairs, The team truly blew me away every day!

2 Dec 2021
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
A silver disco ball hangs from the ceiling, reflecting pink and white light beams in a dark room.

Only a child of the seventies will remember these

Iconic fashions, roller discos, and making a stand on equal rights...

21 Oct 2021
Blog
Retirement Life
An older man in a blue sweater stands on a balcony, looking out over a green, wooded area.

Turning your home into a retirement fund

With house prices on the rise and reaching record levels...

6 Oct 2021
Blog
Retirement Life
Two people sit at a glass table playing Scrabble, with one person placing a tile on the board. A book and remote control are visible in the foreground.

Grandparent's Day gift ideas

Our top ideas for a special gift this Grandparent's Day

30 Sep 2021
Top tips
Retirement Life
An older woman in a yellow jacket smiles while sitting at a restaurant table with a man in a suit. Tableware and a pink flower are visible on the white tablecloth.

3 reasons to love being in your 60s

The time is now yours, embrace your wisdom, health and time.

21 Aug 2021
Blog
Retirement Life
A vibrant flower garden with various colorful blooms is in the foreground, with brick houses and a clear blue sky in the background.

Why now is the time to plant an allotment

Read tips on how to get started with your first allotment and what to grow in August.

27 Jul 2021
Top tips
Retirement Life
Two people stand close together in the rain, partially covered by a large, colorful rainbow umbrella on a red brick walkway.

World Wellbeing Week

Celebrating World Wellbeing Week with ARCO and our owners...

21 Jun 2021
Video
Retirement Life
Two people sit in chairs facing the ocean, watching the sun set over the water, with a clear sky and calm waves in the background.

The places most prepared for retirement around the world

We should all prepare for when we retire. Here we rank how prepared different countries and cities are for retirement.

19 Apr 2021
Blog
Retirement Life
A close-up of a branch with small white flowers in bloom, set against a blurred green background.

Surrey Springtime

Mr Hacker, Owner at Cooper's Hill shares his words of appreciation for the spring flora

19 Mar 2021
Your stories
Retirement Life
Close-up of two white snowdrop flowers with green markings on the petals, set against a dark background. The photographer's name, Chris Towler, is visible in the corner.

Photography tips

A word of advice on capturing the essence of Springtime in your photography...

18 Mar 2021
Top tips
Retirement Life
A man wearing cycling gear stands smiling indoors in front of a large painting of a seated figure.

Moving in lockdown - Mr Kelly shares his experience

Knowing he wanted to be part of a community, but with lockdown and travel restrictions in place, Mr Kelly shares his experience of finding his new property in a virtual world and gives an insight into owner life at Audley Ellerslie.

16 Feb 2021
Your stories
Retirement Life
People sharing a laugh

The cost of your post-Covid bucket list

A new study reveals which destinations and attractions are on our bucket list post-Covid.

16 Feb 2021
Blog
Retirement Life
A man in a suit plays an organ keyboard with sheet music in front of him in a dimly lit setting.

Love of music

Mr Fletcher, musician, teacher and owner at St George’s Place, shares his story

10 Dec 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
A hand holds a Samsung remote control pointed toward a television, with a wooden table and a striped rug visible in the background.

Top 10 autumn TV shows

The beginning of Lockdown 2.0 and the onset of winter may make for a slightly gloomy combination, but why not make the most of it and look forward to a few weeks of cosy evenings on the sofa with some good TV?

20 Nov 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A child carefully removes a wooden block from a stacked Jenga tower, focusing intently on the game.

Christmas gift ideas for the grandchildren

Finding a Christmas gift that will still be popular with the grandchildren by next year is a tricky task, but we have some ideas to help you.

17 Nov 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
A person holding a red leash walks a brown dog along a wooden path in a sunlit forest.

Own your retirement

You've worked hard to become the person you are today, so you shouldn't have to change your lifestyle when you retire.

11 Nov 2020
Video
Retirement Life
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