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Celebrations as THREE retirees living under the same roof mark 100th birthdays
In a truly remarkable feat, three retirees living under one roof are celebrating impressive milestones this year, having all reached over 100 years old. Mabel Parker, who has been living…
Belmont retirement community to celebrate a special 70th anniversary
After communities took part in jubilant celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, it’s not just Her Majesty celebrating a 70-year milestone this year. At an independent retirement development in…
Sailing-loving retirement couple tie the knot
A Dawlish couple, who found love at the retirement development they both live in, have tied the knot in a local ceremony. Wendy Bristow, 78 and Peter D’silva, 64, are…
Somerset resident celebrates her 100th birthday with ‘overwhelming surprise’
Frome resident Marion Gore celebrated her 100th birthday in May and was greeted with an “overwhelming surprise” when she found out what she’d been gifted. Marion, who lives at FirstPort…
Celebrating Pride Month: How we can learn from each other to create inclusive communities
With Pride Month drawing to a close, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the diversity among our teams and to look at how we are ensuring FirstPort continues…
How a community-minded approach by colleagues can improve customer experience
At FirstPort, we’re looking for people with a passion to help their customers be part of a happy and safe community. Fostering neighbourly and local community relationships is so important,…
Luton business partners with police to share five simple tricks to help you stay safe online
In collaboration with the Bedfordshire Police’s Cyber Protect Team, FirstPort retirement residents and colleagues were invited to an online seminar revealing the top tips for staying safe online and preventing…
Ecological and economical – why green roofs are a ‘win-win’
With the rising cost of living in the spotlight, the UK’s leading property management company is looking at how green roofs can help to save on energy bills and benefit…
Planting trees for the Platinum Jubilee
Residents have been planting trees in the communal grounds at their developments, as part of a special initiative to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen’s Green Canopy…
Resident royal connections and memories
Don Simm (feature picture), resident at Valley Court, Nottingham “Coronation day is etched in so many people’s memory as a great day of parties, celebration, expectation and happiness. For me…
