Salisbury retirement homes raise more than £2k for hospice charity

Retirees from two McCarthy Stone Retirement communities came together making £2,000 for Salisbury Hospice Charity.

The hospice provides crucial palliative care to people with life-limiting conditions.

Homeowners from Castle Gate and Monument Place welcomed retirees, friends and family to the festive market to indulge in the Christmas spirit.

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Residents and guests enjoyed festive activites. (Image: McCarthy Stone)

The Christmas bazaar, which was held at McCarthy Stone’s Castle Gate retirement community, saw guests participate in an afternoon of festivities.

This included mince pies, glasses of mulled wine and even a raffle where they could win a selection of prizes. These were a £50 voucher for the White Hart, £50 voucher for the Red Lion and two £50 vouchers for Cote Brasserie, all donated by McCarthy Stone.

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Nicki Beswarick, divisional marketing manager for McCarthy Stone Southern, said: ”At McCarthy Stone, we are always seeking to foster links with the local community, especially at Christmas.

“Our homeowners and guests thoroughly enjoyed the Charity Christmas Bazaar at Castle Gate; not only is Christmas about bringing communities closer together, but it’s also a time of giving and thinking of others.”

She added: "As a result, we’re delighted to be able to donate all the proceeds raised from the event to Salisbury Hospice, which is such a vital local community resource.”