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

(406 Posts)
Corkie91 Fri 04-Sept-20 12:12:30

Since Covid what I do in my spare time has been limited. Normally I go to the theatre, cinema, pubs, restaurants concerts and festivals. I also love to travel and visiting new countries. Now I enjoy gardening, reading, puzzles of any kind, board games, tapestry and walking along the river or canal banks. I also like cooking and experimenting with new dishes. I also play computer games and watch the TV.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Fri 04-Sept-20 12:01:41

I like to indulge myself with something enjoyable such as patchwork quilting or dressmaking - it's great to make something for oneself or others. Sometimes I bake something such as cookies or a cake - it's constructive and has an end-product.
Also, just for the sake of it, feet up with a good book or a crossword puzzle - there's no such thing as boredom.

greengreengrass Fri 04-Sept-20 11:25:24

At the moment making sure things are organised. Netflix.

mbody Fri 04-Sept-20 10:46:18

Read, quilt, watch television, spend time with friends. Always something to do.

libra10 Fri 04-Sept-20 10:29:21

I prefer spending my free time walking my dog, We enjoy walking through the local woods or along the canal banks. It's so great to be out in the open air enjoying the countryside.

Reading is also a great pleasure of mine to read an absorbing thriller, while enjoying a glass of wine.

LucyBGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 01-Sept-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

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