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A stack of books, an open book, a cup of coffee, and a vase with flowers sit on a sunlit table, with shadows cast across the surface.

Recommended book lists

With the help of Goodreads.com we’ve collated some categorised book lists and recommendations to keep you reading all summer long

7 Jun 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A clear night sky filled with stars, showcasing the dense, cloudy band of the Milky Way galaxy stretching diagonally across the image.

Reading the sky

Reading the night sky, and how to spot the strawberry moon on the 5th June.

6 Jun 2020
News
Retirement Life
Close-up of a yellow orchid flower with five petals and a white and yellow center, set against a blurred background.

Phalaenopsis Orchids – how to look after this luxury houseplant

Phalaenopsis Orchids, with the right care and attention, can make wonderful house plants and are easier to look after than maybe initially thought.

19 May 2020
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
Union Jack bunting hanging against a brick wall.

Owner stories: Mr Muddle recalls his wartime experiences

As part of our VE Day celebrations, we spoke with Mr Muddle, an Audley Chalfont Dene owner, who served in Europe in the 174 Workshop and Park Company of The Corps of Royal Engineers.

14 May 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
A woman stands smiling in front of a white background with the Audley Care logo; inset shows a black-and-white portrait of a man.

VE Day: Veteran’s granddaughter follows in his heroic footsteps

Laura Selby is our Edgbaston Care Branch Manager and for her, VE Day has a very personal significance.

7 May 2020
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
A collage featuring Yosemite Valley, a Mars rover, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, an underwater sea turtle, and a dog sled in a snowy forest.

Discover the virtual world

Discover these free virtual tours and 360 videos of some of the world's most spectacular natural gems.

2 May 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
Rows of vinyl records organized by alphabetical dividers in a record store, with handwritten labels such as "Eagles" and "Hendrix.

Desert island discs: Mr Oddy

We caught up with Mr Oddy from Audley Clevedon, to play the famous BBC Radio 2 show ‘Desert Island Discs’

1 May 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
Rows of old, sepia-toned portrait photographs are organized in boxes, with a photograph of a man in a military uniform prominently displayed in the center.

How to start your family tree

Genealogy has become a popular topic in the past few years, and there are now websites dedicated to helping you both build your family tree and find long lost family members.

1 May 2020
Top tips
Retirement Life
Infographic about William Shakespeare with his portrait, listing his birth and death dates, works, personal details, and notable facts about his contributions to English literature.

Plan a trip to the birthplace of Shakespeare

Plan your next trip to Shakespeare's birthplace. #shakespeareday

23 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A brown dachshund with a collar is sitting on a yellow chair, looking up towards the camera in bright sunlight.

Celebrating National Pet Month

Owning a pet has always provided a sense of comfort and companionship, it is now an even greater luxury to have a four legged friend by your side.

21 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A small room with a gray sofa, framed pictures on the walls and stacked on books, a desk with a chair, and a dark wooden floor.

Armchair Treasure Hunting: What is it and how to get started

Do you have an armchair? Do you enjoy puzzles? Sit back and relax.

20 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
Two smiling older adults stand outside a brick house, holding Easter cards and gifts. The man wears a short-sleeve plaid shirt; the woman wears a striped blouse.

Audley owners on the radio

Mrs and Mrs Finney gave Radio Kent listeners an insight into isolation in an Audley village...

20 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A cocktail in a faceted glass garnished with a mint sprig and a pink cotton candy tuft, set on a wooden surface with blurred bottles in the background.

Food and drink trivia - no. 2

It's trivia time again - this time, test your culinary knowledge with our food and drink quiz!

14 Apr 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
A word search puzzle with the word "EASTER" highlighted vertically in the center.

Time to Wordsearch

Here's an Easter-themed Wordsearch. Can you find the extra hidden word not listed?

7 Apr 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
An older man in a suit sits on a stone bench indoors, holding papers and a pen, with a coffee cup and a bag beside him.

Round the Words: An Interview with Author, Mick Escott

I had the pleasure of interviewing author, Mr Mick Escott, who also lives in our Audley Redwood village.

6 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
Pencil and charcoal sketch of a single athletic shoe with a visible shoelace, drawn on white paper with a brown shaded background.

Rediscovering your passion

Time to find your creative side and rediscover forgotten passions such as drawing, painting, music...

3 Apr 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
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Photo competition - Village gardens

We asked Audley owners to submit their photos. Vote for your favourite garden...

1 Apr 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
Stage with a closed red velvet curtain, ornate gold detailing, and a large chandelier hanging above in a classical theater setting.

Virtual museum tours and shows

Galleries and museums may be temporarily closed but don’t let that stop you. Many of the world’s attractions have opened their doors with virtual reality tours, videos and online experiences, meaning you don’t even have to leave your armchair.

31 Mar 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
Child’s painting of a rainbow with the words “I can see” written in blue across the top. The rainbow has seven colored bands on white paper.

Paint a rainbow competition

Submit your rainbow painting! Children far and wide have been painting rainbows and placing them in windows as a sign of hope

26 Mar 2020
Your stories
Retirement Life
An older man wearing glasses reads a tablet in a room with bookshelves; a woman sits in the blurred background.

The Richard and Judy Book Club

Find your next read among Richard and Judy's selection of six cracking reads for their latest book club.

26 Mar 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A woman with blonde hair wearing glasses on her head, a pink scarf, and a pink sweater, smiles at the camera against a white background.

Interview with Senior Move specialist Amanda

"Why I wanted to help senior people to move to somewhere better", by Amanda Fyfe, Director at Senior Move Partnership

26 Mar 2020
Guest Blog
Retirement Life
A blank sheet of white paper secured with a binder clip, a silver pen, and a pencil sharpener on a brown surface.

Trivia time - No. 1

Quiz night for our our Audley owners and anyone who wants to join in.

26 Mar 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
A hand holds a TV remote control pointed at a television screen displaying a blurred streaming service interface.

10 addictive TV shows to add to your watchlist

Here are our top 10 picks to keep you entertained

20 Mar 2020
Blog
Retirement Life
A blank crossword puzzle grid is overlaid on an indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and wooden walls in the background.

Time to enjoy a puzzle or two

We have created a few puzzles for our owners, just for fun #togetherathome

18 Mar 2020
Competition
Retirement Life
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