What our residents have to say...

“I’m still very independent but knowing the support is here is reassuring.”

- Kathleen Gabriel, Park Place

“I never worry about walking home at night. I feel safe going to sleep.”

- Elsie Hildred, Park Place

“It’s a beautiful place to live but it’s the companionship which is the best part. A lot of people say they’ve come to start a new life and that’s how it feels. No one is old.”

- Patrick Drennan, Lime Tree Village

“I don’t have to worry about a thing being here. It’s reassuring to know there is help at hand but you are free to live your own life with no pressure, and to come and go as you please. I just love it here.”

- Catherine Hinman, Thamesfield

“When we moved to Cedars Village we found we had bought not just a bungalow but a way of life. You can be as active or as laid back as you wish but there will always be a smile and a welcoming hand.”

- Ina Hopkins, Cedars Village

“Living in a tiny place or indeed in many cities you often don’t have the chance to have a lot of friends. We have many more good friends here than we’ve had for a very long time.”

- David Cawley, Castle Village

“It is easy living with security, convenience, comfort, beauty and friendship. It is a very uplifting place.”

- Dougie Benson, Castle Village

“It’s a wonderful place, I really don’t think I could ask for more. And I love having the company.”

- Ann Ayres, Roseland Parc

“It’s made all the difference being here and it makes you feel younger when you start going out and doing things.”

- Donald and Dorrie Streeton, Gittisham Hill Park

“We’re always quick to recommend life in a retirement village. In fact the only advice we give is not to leave it too late. There’s so much to enjoy it would be a shame to miss out. You can’t beat it. We’ve got the lot.”

- Mike and Paul Pettet, Blagdon Village

"Practically, it works beautifully for us"

- Dr Trevor and Mrs Ann Rothwell, Avonpark Village

"There’s always so much to do"

- Diana Kinch, Lime Tree Village