Retirement Living & Lifestyle 0 28th July, 2020 Rare chance to buy beautiful renovated cottages in Salisbury city centre Barker Close is a unique collection of original and renovated cottages within our Chapters retirement village in Salisbury city centre in Wiltshire. The three and two-bedroom properties have access to a private landscaped courtyard, bistro and activity room accessible via electric controlled doors, onsite parking and private gardens – all rare assets to find with… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 24th July, 2020 Soaring Salisbury proves to still be the best place to live Over the centuries, Salisbury has weathered many challenges to its beautiful city centre. The lockdown is no exception and perhaps it should be no surprise then that Salisbury has bounced back stronger. There’s never been a better time to enjoy the scenery, fresh air and to support the wealth of independent businesses. Today, the medieval… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 17th July, 2020 Our community: Meet the homeowners and Lifestyle Managers If you could speak to any Platinum Skies homeowner, what do you think would be the first thing that they would tell you about us? Might it be the affordability and financial savings? Or perhaps the beautiful locations and well-designed homes? No, we don’t think it would be. Our homeowners would start by telling you… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 9th July, 2020 Platinum Skies support homeowners now and forever It’s been a tough few months for everyone living with the lockdown measures, but Platinum Skies have met the challenge head on. Our on-site Lifestyle Managers continue to do a fantastic job with dedicated support for our homeowners in these difficult times. Whether it’s through special ‘socially-distanced’ music performances, opera, VE Day celebrations or weekly… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 9th July, 2020 Stamp duty cuts make it the perfect time to move It’s been a monumental week for the property market, with the Government’s decision to drastically cut stamp duty. This is good news for our customers giving them the extra confidence needed to take the exciting step of owning a Platinum Skies home. With the property market reinvigorated after the recent months of lockdown, there’s never… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 3rd July, 2020 Opera singer performs special show at Chapters There were soaring harmonies and temperatures at Chapters in Salisbury last week, as talented opera singer Rossano Sal serenaded homeowners and staff with a socially-distanced concert! The private balconies and spacious communal courtyard gardens made the perfect setting for a taste of the Mediterranean. The special show is the latest in a line of vibrant… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 3rd July, 2020 Six red wines to enjoy chilled this summer If your go-to white has lost its mojo and that weekday rosé feels a little run of the mill, why not try popping a red in the fridge? This can make for a fun riff on those spicy, peppery notes or jammy, sun-kissed fruit, adding freshness to the finish; most oenophiles agree red wine should… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 3rd July, 2020 Summer decor updates that won’t break the bank Looking to add a few summer interior design flourishes? Maybe it’s time to give your space a summer refresh, so that it looks the part on sunny days and cheers you up when the weather doesn’t co-operate. Think colour – zingy shades will lift your mood – and lots of greenery, plus on-trend home accessories… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 3rd July, 2020 Should you maintain a slower pace of life after lockdown? Life is slowly returning to a ‘new normal’ after months at a standstill, and while the pandemic and its impact on our lives and mental wellbeing has been hard and, for many, devastating in ways, you might have found the enforced slowing down has been beneficial too. “This is a great opportunity to stop and… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 26th June, 2020 10 extremely bizarre things you never knew about your own body At Platinum Skies, our homeowners like to keep themselves in shape with many different regular exercise classes such as ‘socially-distanced’ pilates classes organised by on-site Lifestyle Managers. We strive to help you better understand the best practices for health and wellbeing in retirement. No matter your age, we still have much to learn about the staggering complexity… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 26th June, 2020 7 retro iced desserts to cool down with now Puddings today just don’t compare to the puddings you likely had as a child. As long as you didn’t have a parent who handed you an apple and considered it dessert (we feel for you), the finale of a meal could actually be quite spectacular – especially when it came from the freezer. Aside from… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 26th June, 2020 Six perfect drinks for a sunny day The temperatures are soaring and it’s a golden opportunity to make the most of your balcony or precious outdoor green space. At Platinum Skies, many of our retirement living locations have extensive communal spaces and bistro facilities where you can enjoy a socially-distanced drink with friends. You can make the most of fresh air and a blue sky, all… VIEW ARTICLE >