A local retirement community hails honey tasting treat and look-around a success.

Hewson Court, a retirement living development by McCarthy Stone, bee-lieve that their a themed event with local producer, Northumberland Honey at their most recent open day.

The Northumberland Honey team gave a presentation on how honey is produced, before inviting the guests to try some honey made in the company’s hives at Haltwhistle, as well as the opportunity to sample some sparkling mead.

Guests also took the opportunity to view the show apartments and shared facilities to learn more about how downsizing to a McCarthy Stone home could provide the ideal way to get the most from their retirement years.

Louise Flynn, Divisional Marketing Manager for McCarthy Stone, commented: “Regular events such as this one typify the active and independent lifestyle on offer at Hewson Court, which has become home to a lively and welcoming community of like-minded people.

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"The presentations were really enjoyable and everyone enjoyed tucking into the honey and mead.

"The visitors were clearly impressed by the quality of homes and facilities on offer – we anticipate further interest in the remaining homes and look forward to welcoming more new faces soon.”