Paul Zetter moved into Elmbridge Village in March 2019 is delighted with his new one-bedroom apartment. Originally from the East End of London, Paul enjoyed a colourful life leaving public school in 1941 to join the British army, where he served for…
There are many misconceptions about retirement villages, one of them being you actually have to be retired to live in one. But some of Elmbridge Village’s newest residents are certainly challenging this stereotype. Full-time workers and residents Both aged 64, Jane and Gordon…
Living at the bottom of a very steep hill coupled with feelings of isolation led former Civil Servant, Maureen Baxter, on the search for the perfect retirement village. 79-year-old Maureen previously lived in a bungalow in Hindhead, Surrey with her husband. But after…
Ann Phillips moved to Guildford with her family in 1965. Once their children had grown up and left home, Ann and her husband moved into a two–bedroom flat in Burpham. After the passing of Ann’s husband, she realised she was living too far away from her…
After over three decades in the same house, Dr and Mrs Finnegan decided to move for an easier life when Dr David Finnegan developed a lung condition. David & Jeny Finnegan, both 71, previously lived in a detached house in Holmbury St Mary…
Don’t leave it until it’s too late and you’re too old, says Elmbridge resident. David Thomas, who formerly worked in industrial relations, decided it was time to downsize and move into a more manageable property after the death of his wife. In the…
“Moving here has created peace of mind,” says resident. After working in HR for 14 years, living in a gorgeous flat overlooking the River Thames in Kingston Upon Thames for 35 years, one experience prompted 69-year-old Marilyn Jones to move to a retirement village, in June. Marilyn’s former neighbour, a woman in her 80s, hit…
Buying an apartment off-plan was the perfect solution for Sir Moray and Lady Stewart who relocated from Fife to be closer to family. Retired couple Sir Moray and Lady Stewart recently moved into Arun House, to a beautiful two-bedroom ground floor apartment in…
“Make the move as young as possible so you can enjoy this unique retirement lifestyle for as long as possible” says Marian Walter, a resident living at Elmbridge Village. Marian Walter lived in the Wimbledon area for 25 years prior to moving to…
“A home for then, now and the future” says resident who has called Elmbridge Village her home for the last six years. A former maths and science teacher, Margaret Franklin lived with her husband, a hotel manager in Croydon for many happy years….
German by birth. Found love in Cambridge. Lived in Switzerland for 50 years. Resident Heidi Calder proves Retirement Villages is a real melting pot of unique people and stories. “My daughter didn’t exactly make the decision for me, but she ‘encouraged’ me to…
Having lived in 17 different houses prior to arriving at Elmbridge Village, Pam and Gordon are ready to settle. Pam and Gordon have recently moved to Elmbridge Manor after selling their large four-bedroom house in Somerset. Having met at a local dance in…
I wanted to be near my grandchildren, says resident. Longstanding Elmbridge resident Joan Penning, who recently celebrated her 85th birthday, moved to our retirement village in 2007. She wanted to be near her daughter Janet and son-in-law Mick, who live at Hunterswood Farm…
Resident says make the move to a retirement village while you’re young enough to make the most of it. When Wendy de Smit (72) moved to Elmbridge Village with her husband Peter (73) in 2005 they were looking for a comfortable home in…
Judith Parvin is a longstanding Elmbridge resident and kindly tells us her story….
Elmbridge excellent value for money, says resident. Pip and Jean Calvert have been married for 64 years and have three daughters. When Pip retired from a career in the Navy (in cruisers, submarines and in command of a minesweeper) and with British American Tobacco,…
New village residents looked far and wide before deciding on Elmbridge. For Gavin and Margaret Martin, both 78, moving to Cranleigh-based Elmbridge Village was a decision borne out of many years of careful consideration. “What to do and where to go when you…
Emma Cornelisse, daughter of longstanding Elmbridge resident Judith Parvin, travels a lot with her husband Eelco and her sister lives in New Zealand. So it gives Emma great peace of mind to know that mum has the support and friendship of the village’s…
I couldn’t be happier, says Judith Judith Parvin, 78, a former NHS medical worker, moved to Elmbridge Village with her late husband Peter in 2004. After living in their nearby Bramley family home for 12 years they wanted to downsize and came across…
Enjoying independent living while remaining close to the family. Benefitting from the very best of both worlds at the popular Elmbridge Village in Surrey is resident Audrey Leede – who enjoys independent living while being close to her family. Mrs Leede is a…
“Everybody should have an Elmbridge Village.” – says retiree resident Shirley. Life has changed quite dramatically for Shirley Porter in recent times. The cheerful 74-year-old has had her ups and downs over the past few years – but the future is now looking…
