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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-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

Standard Insight T&Cs apply

DiJones Sun 06-Sept-20 17:06:25

Batch cooking for the freezer in the afternoons, reading later

downingarms Sun 06-Sept-20 17:07:00

I do a couple of things . I cook en masse and I surf the internet

Ziggy1914 Sun 06-Sept-20 17:15:48

Doing competitions and watching a movie especially true stories loved the lion a cat called Bob and rabbit proof fence

carol2712 Sun 06-Sept-20 17:16:43

I fill my time with knitting, sewing and any crafts I can get my hands on, have just made four dresses, a pair of shorts and two tops in lockdown with several padded coat hangers and matching lavender bags and face masks by the score, so I could say what spare time, but I do like to potter in the garden in the good weather.

kathrob Sun 06-Sept-20 17:18:57

I have been sorting out photographs putting them into albums
and labelling them. I have a lot of my Grandma` s photos and would love to know who they are

wendycl Sun 06-Sept-20 17:21:59

I love comping, reading, gardening, baking and scrabble - always plenty to do!

Holidayenthusiast Sun 06-Sept-20 17:27:12

In my spare time I like to interact with my dog, read, watch tv, nosy about on Internet forums or potter in the garden.

Snowbell Sun 06-Sept-20 17:29:47

I like researching my family tree, mainly using the internet. There are so many branches to follow, it will never be finished!

ivytree Sun 06-Sept-20 17:36:52

I love to get down with nature, walking in my local beautiful parklands with rivers, always on the look out for that elusive kingfisher or other treat. In the winter months of more prohibitive weather I also love to enter competitions online and browse various sites planning a spring home refresh!

kellyroxanne Sun 06-Sept-20 17:43:20

I love to find a balance between work and rest, I love walking ❤️ Spending time with my partner cats and family. I love eating out (when it’s safe) thanks x

Harris27 Sun 06-Sept-20 17:44:56

I love entering competitions and reading.mi like to knit for charity and keep my mind active. A little gardening and love to meet friends for a coffee and a natter. Always something to do and people to see.

lisapop Sun 06-Sept-20 17:47:58

I enjoy daily walks with my dog

50socks Sun 06-Sept-20 17:54:41

i love to walk across Dartmoor, i also knit, sew and read

Meggymoos Sun 06-Sept-20 17:57:24

I’m trying to learn to knit ? and I love entering competitions in my spare time

shellyg Sun 06-Sept-20 18:07:53

Gardening mostly, some reading and that is pretty much all the spare time I have. I do a lot of online surveys too.

franjo Sun 06-Sept-20 18:12:58

I do quizzes, crosswords, competitions, puzzles and sometimes win prizes!

Froglady Sun 06-Sept-20 18:13:08

My main thing is reading. I also run two Shared Reading groups which I love. I can't do the reading groups at the moment of course, so I am left with my own reading. I probably read at least 20 books a month.

chrizzy Sun 06-Sept-20 18:14:55

I love just sitting on my butt browsing on the internet

Charleygirl5 Sun 06-Sept-20 18:17:41

I am partially sighted, my reading days are limited so I am taking advantage.

I spend a lot of time emailing friends who live a distance away. I also enjoy surfing the net and I have been keeping Amazon fully employed.

I enjoy going out for coffee and or lunch with friends and sitting in my garden watching the weeds grow.

zabaglione Sun 06-Sept-20 18:17:45

I like to practice piano & play favourite pieces, or read a good book.

HelenW151 Sun 06-Sept-20 18:29:42

I love to get out in the garden if I have any spare time :-)

10milewalk Sun 06-Sept-20 18:32:42

If I have a little spare time, I love meeting up with friends for long walks or a coffee in a cafe. I also enjoy baking, gardening and reading books.

JoGibbons Sun 06-Sept-20 18:37:29

Reading, Netflix and Disney. Entering competitions and if I’m out and about, I do enjoy browsing charity shops.

Jackisback Sun 06-Sept-20 18:45:17

Reading never fails to kill some time in an enjoyable way.

madge47 Sun 06-Sept-20 18:50:14

I enjoy researching my family tree xx