Rock on! Retirement residents star in Brighton-based punk band’s latest music video
When Brighton-based punk band, The Bar Stool Preachers, were looking for a location to shoot their latest music video, retirement residents at Danny Sheldon House opened the doors to their…
Tamworth resident celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family
Tamworth resident, Margaret Loftus, celebrated her 100th birthday this week and has been busy celebrating the occasion with family and residents at her retirement development. Margaret has been living at…
FirstPort links with Edinburgh-based Turing Trust to equip Malawian school
FirstPort has teamed up with The Turing Trust to give students in Malawi access to 1,300 laptops. The Turing Trust was formed by the family of Alan Turing, the legendary…
Find out what it’s like working for one of the largest FirstPort developments
Meet Nik Solanki, a Development Manager for one of the largest developments in FirstPort's portfolio. Find out what day-to-day life is like working as a Development Manager. You can read…
Retiree using his art skills to raise money for charity
FirstPort customer and self-taught artist Brian Francis, 89, has been putting his art skills to the test by selling his paintings to raise money for research into cancer. Brian, a…
Christmas celebrations in full swing at FirstPort
As the Christmas festivities get into full swing, we’ve asked our colleagues across the country to let us know how they’re celebrating with their residents this festive season. From Christmas…
Community painting class is a ‘saviour’ for residents this Christmas – ‘It keeps spirits high!’
A group of retirees from Herne Bay say their retirement development’s painting class has given them a new lease of life, particularly during this festive season. The class takes place…
Reunited in retirement: Meet the mother and daughter who are back living together
A mother and daughter duo from Nailsea in North Somerset say moving into the same retirement development has made their relationship stronger than ever and helped to combat loneliness. Jan,…
Winter Safety – Get Yourself Prepared with These Tips
Love it or hate it, winter is here. This means darker nights, chilly mornings and icy weather. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us still aren’t ready for…
Green-fingered retirement community comes together to renovate gardens
Retirement residents in Paignton have formed a gardening club to transform the outdoor areas of their development. Their community spirit and inclusive ethos helped members to overcome physical barriers and…
