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Our Pandemic Response in Numbers – 12 Months on
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since the first Coronavirus lockdown. Here, we reflect on a year like no other and look back on how much has…

Q&A with Rosemary Conley on her new website to support older people to live happier and healthier lives
Rosemary Conley CBE is one of the UK’s most successful diet and fitness experts with 50 years’ experience. She has recently launched an exciting new video-based website - www.rosemaryconley.com. All content…

A day in the life of a Senior Property Manager
The role of a senior property manager is incredibly varied - and fulfilling. We spoke to Beth Lancaster, who has guided us though her typical working day. My day starts…

Life & Style – Spring / Summer 2021 (Issue 26)
What a joy to be welcoming spring flowers and summer sunshine after these long and challenging winter months! Life is full of hope and ‘looking forward’ as we learn to…

FirstPort links with Turing Trust to equip Malawian school
FirstPort, the UK’s leading residential property services provider, has teamed up with The Turing Trust to help equip a new computer lab at Ntchuwa Primary School in Salima District, Malawi. The Turing Trust was formed…

“Perhaps we should move into a retirement apartment?”
When Nick and Veronica Balmforth contemplated moving home, the decision to opt for an independent living retirement development allowed them to enjoy a new way of living. “Veronica’s unexpected suggestion…

Earth Hour: Join the global community and protect our planet
At 8:30pm this evening (27th March), people around the world will come together by switching off their lights to mark Earth Hour 2021. Founded by the World Wildlife Fund and its partners in 2007, Earth Hour is a…

Retirement resident is an ‘Artful’ Master!
A local retired resident has 'artfully' proved the old adage that age is no barrier to learning by achieving a Masters in the History of Art. Carolyn Hampson, aged 75,…

Leading the way on green issues for FirstPort
By Terry Weston, Empire Square Residents’ Association 18 March 2021 is World Recycling Day and John Graham, FirstPort’s Development Manager for Empire Square, has asked me, as green spokesperson on…

Family feel at Coachman Court with mums and daughters living and working under one roof
Not only do we have a mother and daughter who both live at retirement development, Coachman Court in Essex, we also have a mum and daughter working alongside each other.…