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Share how you spend your spare time with McCarthy and Stone - £100 voucher to be won

(407 Posts)
LucyBGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 01-Sep-20 10:12:11

We all know the blissful feeling of having a spare hour or two of precious me-time to do the things that make us feel good. While some might feel productive and get a few tasks done around the house, others may prefer to cook up a storm in the kitchen, have a coffee and a cake with friends or just do nothing in peace and quiet. With this in mind, McCarthy and Stone would like to know how you like to spend your spare time.

Here’s what McCarthy & Stone have to say: “At McCarthy & Stone we offer much more than bricks and mortar, we offer a lifestyle, somewhere you can feel safe and secure, make friends and socialise, enjoy the outdoors and have easy access to local amenities like shops, pubs and restaurants. From rural retreats and seaside living, to vibrant city centres and tranquil suburbs, our developments offer something for every taste.

With over 40 years’ experience of building tight-knit retirement communities, you can be confident that we can help find the perfect environment for you. Right now we’re offering to pay up to 100% of your service charge for up to 8 years* or give you 2 months’ rent free* on selected properties, don’t miss out this is a strictly time limited offer.”

*Terms and conditions apply

So, we are asking you: How do you love using your spare time? Do you prefer to keep an active mind and body, or prefer to indulge in leisurely activities to relax? Perhaps you love to go out in nature or maybe you prefer to wander around the high street and visit your favourite shops and restaurants nearby? Is there plenty of choice of things to do to occupy your spare time where you live? How important is it to you to be near to family and friends, and how do you share your spare time with them?

Whatever you do to keep yourself busy when you’ve got a spare hour or two, share on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one lucky Gransnetter will win a £100 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
GNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs apply

SylviaML Thu 17-Sep-20 21:26:38

I go to an art club once a week where we draw and paint in acrylics, water colours, pastels etc. I make cards, enter competitions, knit and sew and also grow fuchsias from cuttings.

lisajordan18 Sat 19-Sep-20 10:29:33

I've started making various wood products, my first was a squirrel table and now I'm making a bird box. I love to watch the birds and squirrels enjoying them:-)

Drumsmart123 Sat 19-Sep-20 10:30:37

I've started runniing, the weight is just dropping off and I love it!

waynelee888 Sun 20-Sep-20 09:57:27

Working at home in free time. Keeps me occupied when I am not relaxing

Jooollleee Tue 22-Sep-20 19:25:28

I’ve been growing vegetables with my daughter. We’ve used old suitcases to grow onions, beetroot, lettuce, cabbages and leeks in and we’ve made a raised vegetable bed out of an old bed. We’ve also grown potatoes in an old kitchen bin and herbs in an old bread bin.

mandydoherty65 Fri 25-Sep-20 10:17:17

I like to do book folding and am teaching myself to crochet also love entering competitions