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A thriving and vibrant Yorkshire town Dubbed as ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’, Malton is a stone’s throw from Pickering and has an outstanding reputation for producing some of the finest food in the region. The annual Malton Food Lovers Festival takes over the town for the weekend as food pilgrims descend. Summer months see a

Pickering is a great base from which to explore The North York Moors National Park which combines moor, coast, forest and dale.   Local Walks & Places to Visit Yorkshire really is walking country and the North York Moors particularly offer some of the most beautiful and varied walks in the country. A couple

Seven out of ten people who have bought or sold a property have found it to be one of the most stressful experiences they have ever had, according to a Which? Mortgage Advisers survey. The process of finding a new home can be particularly taxing for the elderly, who are considering moving to a

Life is a balancing act. We promise ourselves to look after our wellbeing but are inundated with daily responsibilities. To change this local retirement village Mickle Hill has made it its mission to support the wellbeing of its residents by providing a combination of social and physical wellness offerings. Nestled in landscaped grounds in Pickering,

Did you know April was National Pet Month? The celebration aims to raise awareness on the benefits of owning a pet, many of whom form an integral part of the household. In fact, a recent survey by PFMA revealed that 16 percent of households in Yorkshire and the Humber owned a cat, whilst 22 percent

Nothing embraces a fresh start more than moving to a new property and, according to a recent Knight Frank report, retirees are particularly keen to move sooner rather than later. In fact, a staggering 25% of over 65’s in the UK would consider downsizing. Meeting the demand is retirement living specialist Mickle Hill in Pickering,

Age UK’s latest report on loneliness* suggests that the number of over 50s suffering from loneliness is set to reach two million by 2025/6. Retirement living specialist Mickle Hill in Pickering, North Yorkshire offers a solution by providing a friendly community that looks out for one another. Featuring a mixture of 168 one- and two-bedroom

Whether it’s our local sporting clubs, fundraisers or regular events, Yorkshire is known for its community spirit and friendly locals. A supportive neighbourhood becomes particularly important as we grow older, so we were intrigued to see whether Mickle Hill, the retirement village in Pickering, has incorporated this ethos on a recent visit. Located 10 minutes

One of the biggest challenges of retirement can be the search of a new property that offers a community lifestyle, plenty of space and modern facilities in close proximity to friends and family. The demand for such properties is certainly there. The latest Residential Research report by Knight Frank reveals around 25% of those approaching

One of the biggest challenges of retirement can be the search of a new property that offers a community lifestyle, plenty of space and modern facilities in close proximity to friends and family. The demand for such properties is certainly there. The latest Residential Research report by Knight Frank reveals around 25% of those approaching