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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

Sushka Tue 08-Sept-20 22:58:55

I enter competitions

julsthomas Tue 08-Sept-20 22:44:53

I'm a crafter, everything from knitting to papercraft so my hands are always busy creating something for friends and family. I also enjoy making home decor items

LolaHolaSnr Tue 08-Sept-20 22:13:23

I watch YouTube in my spare time. It's a great source of unbiased truthful information. Just do your due diligence to test the veracity of your sources. Much better and more honest than any mainstream source!

Jenken Tue 08-Sept-20 20:12:03

I enjoy walking with my two dogs but also enjoy crosswords etc but find that I lose myself trying to finish so end up wondering where time went. When weather permits like to keep on top of garden which is nigh on never ending but enjoyable.

Andrea1 Tue 08-Sept-20 20:02:18

I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading and having a catch-up coffee and cake with friends.

Misslilac62 Tue 08-Sept-20 19:24:35

As I've not been out or seeing the grandkids, I've been keeping busy by watching tv, knitting, reading and using the internet

Bellroyd Tue 08-Sept-20 18:35:38

Catch up on international news on the internet

Okdokey08 Tue 08-Sept-20 18:29:12

In my spare time I do NOTHING...absolutely NOTHING! as the rest of the time I'm either working, cleaning, washing, ironing, cooking, babysitting (grandkids) dog walking, food shopping, gardening, planning, moaning, crying, laughing....and best of all......SLEEPING zzzzzzzz

Overthehill5 Tue 08-Sept-20 17:51:05

Love walking, reading and catching up with family and friends

accrington Tue 08-Sept-20 17:17:31

Reading, gardening, cycling & table tennis.

isis53 Tue 08-Sept-20 17:16:01

Reading and watching Netflix

Nettie17 Tue 08-Sept-20 17:09:19

I like to do jigsaws

juliedee Tue 08-Sept-20 15:57:31

our days are filled comping, diy/gardening, shop if necessary, that's pretty much it!

kathward Tue 08-Sept-20 15:06:44

After a walk if it is fine I love doing competitions and catching up on DVD series (usually old such as the Onedin Line or West Wing.

msemegs Tue 08-Sept-20 14:08:18

I love to complete sudoku puzzles! Really addictive and keeps my brain ticking over!

Laddie Tue 08-Sept-20 13:48:06

I spend my spare time - Looking after the garden and like going for walks along the beach and taking photographs.

KevinHoney Tue 08-Sept-20 13:32:02

I like to play my bass guitar

Marmight Tue 08-Sept-20 13:26:23

I paint when ‘moved’ to. Lots of gardening. Walking along the Thames path. I’ll have to borrow a dog soon. On dull days I’ve been going through thousands of family photos some dating back more than 100 years plus loads of archive material. I also look at Rightmove each day, perpetually searching for my forever home ?

maciv234 Tue 08-Sept-20 13:16:49

plenty walking as active as possible

leanfun Tue 08-Sept-20 13:10:36

Normally love going out and having my grandchildren around. Now watching TV and going for walks.

Donnylover Tue 08-Sept-20 12:18:19

Just sit down and read a good book

bobistheboss Tue 08-Sept-20 11:11:12

Gardening, reading and jigsaw puzzles have kept me occupied and literally hours go by!

emmormous1 Tue 08-Sept-20 09:39:18

I have Sjorgrens so any spare time (when I am pain free) I will go for a little walk and say hello to the beautiful outdoors.

blue25 Mon 07-Sept-20 22:50:13

Reading. Hiking. Going out for coffee or meals.

katiefish Mon 07-Sept-20 21:41:23

for me I like to mediate, read and do competitions, if the weather is nice throw in a lovely walk round our local hillfort