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The Best UK Cities for Every Life Stage — From Gen Zs and Millennials to Over 55s

Whether saving up for a first home, starting a family or entering retirement, location is important.

4 Nov 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
A carved pumpkin jack-o’-lantern with a smiling face glows from within and is surrounded by swirling smoke or fog in a dimly lit setting.

Audley Halloween quiz

Test your Halloween knowledge with our spooktacular quiz.

28 Oct 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
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The Cost to Retire Happy Around The World

A new study by Audley Villages has analysed the happiest cities in the world to reveal the key to a happy retirement.

26 Oct 2020
News
Retirement Life
Ancient stone ruins of Machu Picchu sit on a mountain ridge surrounded by green peaks and lush vegetation under sunlight.

Machu Picchu: An owner's experience

Mr Hacker and his wife share their experience of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

18 Oct 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
A classic convertible car drives along a narrow country road beside a canal at sunset, with trees and fields in the background.

Staycation with Scott's Travel, luxury travel specialist

Scott's Travel share the top 4 premium staycation spots for over 55s and retirees

8 Oct 2020
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
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Staying safe online: your guide to digital safety (part 2)

One of the most common causes of cybercrime is human error – clicking on a suspicious link or opening a dodgy email – and the only way to combat this is to educate yourself

3 Sep 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
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Top tips for deep cleaning your Audley home

Here we break down the list of jobs to help manage deep cleaning your home

25 Aug 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
An older man in a plaid shirt tends to green plants and purple flowers in a garden.

Top tips for maintaining your allotment

Mark Dwelly, Head Gardner at Audley Stanbridge Earls, shares a few of his top tips for maintaining your own allotment.

13 Aug 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
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Games to play at home or away

We have picked twelve of our favourite games to play!

5 Aug 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
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TechSilver's top tips for staying safe online

Many people are reluctant to embrace some new technologies over concerns about online safety, but here's a useful guide for a few simple tips that mitigate risk and let you persevere with your tech-adventures.

5 Aug 2020
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
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Hidden Treasures: The most common home items worth more than £3 million!

We reveal the most popular items people have hidden in their homes, from polly pockets and beanie babies to...

3 Aug 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
An older woman sits beside an older man in a blue armchair. Both are facing the camera in a simply furnished room.

Moving to an Audley retirement village during lockdown: Mr and Mrs Johnson share their experience

Mr & Mrs Johnson moved to Audley Binswood during the Coronavirus lockdown. Here’s what they had to say about their experience.

29 Jul 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
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Community spirit at Audley Ellerslie

During lockdown, staff at all our villages went above and beyond to help owners feel safe and happy, and at Audley Ellerslie, the community spirit we saw was incredible.

16 Jul 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A large container ship passes through a lock at the Panama Canal, emitting black smoke, with infrastructure and equipment visible on both sides.

Cruising through the Panama Canal: An owner's experience

The Panama Canal is a monumental feat of engineering. Mr Hacker and his wife share their experiences.

13 Jul 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
Raised garden beds with various green leafy vegetables and plants growing, surrounded by wooden stakes and gravel pathways.

Allotments at Audley

Allotments have become a key factor across many of our villages. We spoke to a couple of our owners who shared their story with us.

9 Jul 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
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Proud Owners: Mr & Mrs Huggins at Audley Redwood

Born locally Mr Huggins was no stranger to the sights of Bristol and upon receiving an invitation to visit Audley Redwood, being developed on the site of a former country club which he remembered visiting in his youth, he knew he had to go and explore. L

24 Jun 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
A video call screen displays twelve older adults in separate frames, each appearing in different home settings, engaging in a virtual group meeting.

Village life in lockdown

Hear from Audley owners why they truly belive living in an Audley village has been the best place they could be.

23 Jun 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
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Picture perfect

Whether you are a budding photographer or have taken up a new hobby in lockdown, with wildlife making more of an appearance in cities and gardens across the UK in full bloom now is the time to experiment with photography

23 Jun 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
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My favourite places to visit: The Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica and Africa

Mrs Upton, an owner at Audley Binswood, has travelled extensively for many years. She shares with us one of her most memorable trips, as well as her favourite place, Africa.

22 Jun 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
A person wearing a gray sweater writes on paper at a wooden table with a pen; a mug and notebook are visible in the background.

General knowledge trivia - No. 4

The next in the series of the Audley general knowledge quizzes!

22 Jun 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
An illustrated person reaches out from a computer monitor, grabbing a large folder labeled "CONFIDENTIAL" from an open filing cabinet in an office.

Staying safe online: your guide to digital safety

Organised crime happens on online platforms too, here are some tips to stay safe online.

17 Jun 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
An older woman wearing a helmet, striped shirt, and pink vest smiles while sitting on a bicycle with a basket, outdoors near brick buildings.

'On yer bike'

Audley Chalfont Dene homeowner, Mrs Marland, may be 90 years old but is currently cycling more than ever. Feeling inspired? Here are our top tips to get you started.

9 Jun 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
Snow-covered mountain with pine trees in the foreground and a large, smooth cloud hovering above the peak against a clear blue sky.

My favourite place to visit – The Chamonix Valley, Argentière

Mr Robinson and his wife quickly fell in love with The Chamonix Valley, Argentière following a family holiday, they now visit as many times as time will allow.

8 Jun 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
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Anagrams

Keep your brain active and try some of these anagrams of UK cities

8 Jun 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
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