TV presenter John Craven opens Anchor's flagship retirement village in Hampshire

TV presenter John Craven officially opened Anchor’s flagship Hampshire Lakes retirement village in Yateley.

The television presenter who became famous for hosting Newsround and is currently the presenter of the long-running show Countryfile, was given a tour of Hampshire Lakes retirement village, which include a bistro, gym, spa, swimming pool, salon, library, café, shop and landscaped gardens.

He said: “From meeting the Anchor team and taking a tour of Hampshire Lakes retirement village in its stunning setting, it seems that residents have everything they need for a comfortable and happy retirement. They can become as involved as they want in the communal life, in the safe knowledge that the village has been designed with their needs and interests at heart."

Mr Craven joined the Mayor of Yateley, Gerry Crisp, Hampshire Lakes general manager, Rhona Smith, Anchor chief executive, Jane Ashcroft and over 150 guests from the village and the local community in raising a glass to Hampshire Lakes and unveiling a plaque to declare the village officially open.

Ms Ashcroft added: “We are delighted to be opening this luxurious retirement development in Hampshire and we look forward to becoming part of the local community. This is the second village of this calibre that we have officially opened this year, showing our commitment to providing older people with a choice of great places to live in some of the UK’s most sought after locations.”

Hampshire Lakes offers more than 100 independent and assisted living apartments for over-65s, with a wealth of on-site facilities and a 24 hour support team. There is also a 36-bed care home on the site, offering both residential care and specialist dementia support.

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