Helen's Story
Read more...Helen is looking forward to moving into Lower Mill; she has already been joining in the social activities and getting to know those already living here.
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.
Come and see for yourself
Read more...Therese had been thinking about moving into a retirement community since her husband died, and when her daughter told her she was moving away to Yorkshire to follow her lifelong dream, she knew she couldn’t delay any further.
Stan’s story
Read more...Stan was living on his own and would never have considered moving out of the family home until he heard about Birchgrove. Something triggered in him to encourage him to find out more and the move has been life changing.
Read his story about finding the right home and discovering a new lease of life.
Cultivating Community
Read more...John moved to Birchgrove in February 2020 and instantly fell in love with the greenhouse and gardens. Handling the soil and watching the seedlings grow became not only a joyful pursuit, but a passion and hobby. John's experience with the garden certainly chimes with the RHS research findings of improved health and well-being.