Life Stories

Stories from our communities

Our residents are at the heartbeat of our retirement communities. Here they share their stories of why a move to Birchgrove was the right choice for them.

Ray's story

Like old boots you know…

I’ve lived here for fifty-four years now. It’s where my roots are, my stomping ground, so I wanted to stay here. It’s like your comfy old boots, it’s what I know – as are the people and things I do here that form a large part of my life – particularly since I lost my wife.

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The adventure of it...

I’ve lived in this community for years in a number of dfferent houses, and actually downsized into what’s still a big house back in 2000. I’m 89, not as agile as I was and feeling the strains of age, and things I wouldn’t have thought twice about are a real pain and stress.
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Pat and Mike's Story

Pat and Mike moved from Luton to be closer to their daughter and were attracted by the ease of life an all-inclusive rent offered…

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Bill's Story

Bill lost his wife two years ago and found it hard living in a place constantly surrounded by so many memories and photographs. Here’s his story of how he extended his thinking into the present and took hold of a new future.

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