Live life to the full at Eastbank Court
PEOPLE are living longer and staying active for longer so, while many might want life to slow down a little in retirement, they don't want to come to a stand-still!
That’s why Aspen Retirement’s Eastbank Court in Worcester provides the perfect solution. While spacious apartments provide luxury living and hotel-style accommodation, without the need for time and energy consuming upkeep that a sprawling house can demand, it offers a host of facilities and activities which mean later-life can be just one social whirl.
Happy homeowner Haf Coglan said: “I use the restaurant every day and I go to the weekly morning coffee and afternoon tea, fortnightly bingo in the bar, and the quiz nights. We also go to the theatre regularly and I am now on the social committee and I enjoy organising social events.”
And Mrs Coglan is not alone in making the most of an active social life at Eastbank Court. Life is busier than ever for Raymond and Tonie Boyland after they moved in. Raymond, an 89-year-old former telecommunications worker, said: “We are really enjoying life since moving to Eastbank Court – it’s fantastic. My wife and I go to the main lounge for afternoon tea and coffee mornings, in the evenings we have played bingo and been to film evenings, and met up with people for a chat. I think it’s grand. We have been to the restaurant quite a few times now too – and the food is really good.”
Eastbank Court offers a choice of stylish, spacious one and two-bedroom apartments with prices from £184,950. Homeowners can access a range of facilities that have led to the development being compared to a five-star hotel. There’s a communal lounge; conservatory style lounge known as the garden room; an activities room where homeowners can play games such as table tennis, a library and, even, a hair salon – all places where home owners can socialise, feel good about themselves and combat the loneliness that older people living alone can often feel.
The on-site restaurant with licensed bar, known as the piano room, ensures that homeowners can enjoy a freshly prepared nutritious meal every day – and invite friends and family for lunch without having to worry about washing up. There’s a manager on duty round the clock for peace of mind, with the option to add extra care if or when it is needed.
Liz Herring, sales and marketing manager for Aspen, said: “It is wonderful to see that people like Mr and Mrs Boyland and Mrs Coglan have settled in well at Eastbank Court and are so happy here. That’s the beauty of life in an Aspen Retirement apartment. Homeowners still have their independence and can just relax and enjoy life without having to worry about a thing. They can indulge in a spot of lunch and a glass
of wine in the restaurant and don’t have to worry about housework as regular domestic help is included in the service charge. There’s a whole host of activities homeowners can participate in from lm nights, to knit ‘n’ natter sessions, bingo and themed meals in the restaurant. Our home owners are a very sociable bunch."
Homeowner Diane Ingham agreed: “It’s nice to be able to sit in the gardens and chat to people. I use the restaurant occasionally and took some friends for a ‘girlie’ lunch. It was great – they want to do it each month now!”
To find out more about life at Eastbank Court on Eastbank Drive, Northwick WR3 7EW, visit the development where the sales office is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, call 01905 455182 or visit www.aspenretirement.co.uk/developments/eastbank-court