{"id":42341,"date":"2023-07-17T17:12:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T17:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.churchillretirement.co.uk\/?p=42341"},"modified":"2023-07-17T17:12:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T17:12:10","slug":"the-perks-of-living-in-a-retirement-village-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/news\/uncategorized\/the-perks-of-living-in-a-retirement-village-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"The perks of living in a retirement village in the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-02775025\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-02775025\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-15cd40a3\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-15cd40a3\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-15cd40a3\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-d9bc2110\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d9bc2110\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 1024px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1080-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1080-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1080-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1080-800x500.png 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1080-1024x576.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1080.png\" data-attachment-id=\"42338\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Owners in the Communal Garden\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-81958e81\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-81958e81\"><p>With a feeling of community and a strong sense of security, the benefits of living in a retirement village are not hard to see. But at summertime, the beauty of owning a retirement home is clearer than ever! There\u2019s nothing like sunshine and warm weather to lift your mood, and inspire you to get out living your retirement years to the full. Here are some of the ways you can take advantage of summertime from your retirement village!<\/p><h3>Summer walks<\/h3><p>If you own a dog, or love taking walks to enjoy Mother Nature, summer is the season for you. Retire in the countryside, and you\u2019ll never have to look far for a gorgeous new path to explore.<\/p><p>But even taking a short walk through a local park will do wonders for your mood and well-being.<\/p><p>As well as being great for your physical and mental health, the peace and tranquility of a summer walk can\u2019t be matched. You can use a summer walk to give yourself some time to reflect, or enjoy a group walk with fellow residents of your retirement village!<\/p><h3>Gardening<\/h3><p>Being out in the garden for hours isn\u2019t particularly fun in the cold. But with sunny weather on your back, there are few things more satisfying. The summer is also a great time to see the fruit of your labour, as your planted creations start to flower!<\/p><p>Many retirement villages run gardening societies where you can make new friends as you toil away with your gardening tools. Whether you want to tend to fresh produce or root out some pesky weeds, summer is the best time to do it!<\/p><h3>Bird watching<\/h3><p>Get out your binoculars - the same weather that makes gardening more fun also creates an ideal environment for bird watching! Whether you are listening out for their calls, taking note of their unique patterns or spotting different species, bird watching is a peaceful way to bring you closer to nature.<\/p><h3>Summer fun for your grandchildren<\/h3><p>Summer isn\u2019t just great for retired people - it\u2019s also perfect for energetic grandchildren! If you need something to do when your grandkids come to visit, summer will open up a lot of doors for you. You can take them to a park, do some outdoor arts and crafts, or take them out for a trip to town!<\/p><h3>Easy to stay active<\/h3><p>Enjoying the summer breeze and breathing in fresh air should be enough to inspire you to get active outdoors. Summer makes it possible to take part in outdoor activities that you wouldn\u2019t want to do in colder weather. Why not get involved in an outdoor exercise class, a golf society, or even a chess club? There is no reason why most of your summer shouldn\u2019t be spent outside!<\/p><h3>With Churchill, you can lock up and leave<\/h3><p>Have you got the bug to travel more of the world during summer time? With a Churchill Retirement apartment, you can make use of your spare time and go exploring whenever you please! All of our apartments are built to prioritise your safety and security, meaning you can leave home with the confidence that everything will be the same when you get back!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-67c907ec\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-67c907ec\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-4d2bfe6f\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-4d2bfe6f\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-4d2bfe6f\"><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a feeling of community and a strong sense of security, the benefits of living in a retirement village are not hard to see. 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