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LGBT housing community plan for over 50s in Manchester Another first for Manchester, the gay- and age-friendly city BBC News reports that Manchester city council has announced plans to create a retirement community aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and...The village people: the rise of the retirement village
The village people: the rise of the retirement village An increasingly popular way to enjoy a comfortable retirement these days is to opt to live in a community specially designed for older people – a retirement village. Standard Life reports that...Ourplace News
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