Sir Geoffrey, who was the MP for Cirencester and Tewkesbury from 1992-1997, and has been the MP for the Cotswolds since 1997, is passionate about later living offerings and ensuring retirement is an enjoyable and active time for older people in Stow. He also campaigns for rural mental health in the Cotswolds and is incredibly proud to represent the farmers and growers in the area and helps highlight the problem of mental health problems in the industry.
During Sir Geoffrey’s visit he was keen to discuss the wide variety of wellbeing offerings at Beechwood Park including its commitment to mental health through initiatives such as exercise programs, events, green spaces, and nutrition-focused catering by the inhouse Slate and Grain chefs. The team shared details of the activities that are on offer, and residents shared recent experiences and the joy the offerings bring to them.
Matt Cotton, General Manager at Beechwood Park, shared: “We were thrilled to welcome Sir Geoffrey to our development here in Stow-on-the-Wold. He knows the area well and it was fantastic to hear his future plans. Sir Geoffrey enjoyed chatting to some of our residents who were keen to share their stories and learn more about the future plans for Stow and the wider Cotswolds and how they will improve their lives in the future.
“Sir Geoffrey was keen to talk about his passion for Social Care Investment and how vibrant communities like ours here at Beechwood Park promote active lifestyles - potentially alleviating pressures on the care system and the NHS. He was also keen to understand if healthcare needs were being met to which we were pleased to share that the feedback from residents on the local doctor’s surgery and dental practice is very positive. Sir Geoffrey was very impressed with our development and said he wouldn’t mind moving in! Although in a few years once he has retired! It was a delight to welcome him, and we look forward to another visit in the not-so-distant future.”
The residents at Beechwood House enjoyed a Q&A session with Sir Geoffrey where they covered an array of topics that directly affect the community including issues such as traffic calming measures on the Fosseway, and potholes in local roads - during which time Sir Geoffrey discussed innovative new technologies which were being rolled out across the local area to tackle this problem in a quicker, more efficient manner. Sir Geoffrey was also given a tour of the development and its facilities, whilst he concluded his visit by enjoying informal chats with staff and residents who also shared how wonderful the onsite Slate and Grain brasserie is, prompting the MP to commit to another visit soon to sample the delicious menu. The visit concluded with an open invitation for the residents to visit the House of Provence for a guided tour which was well received.
Beechwood Park is an age-exclusive community, situated in the picturesque market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, in the Cotswolds. The stunning development features a collection of homes, where a number of one, two and three-bedroom apartments are available to buy, rent or part buy/part rent.
All homes come with their own outdoor space as well as access to landscaped gardens; there is also an extensive range of facilities including a contemporary wellness suite, hobby room, roof terrace, landscaped gardens, fitness studio and outdoor exercise trail, plus the Slate & Grain brasserie, bar and coffee lounge. Beechwood Park offers modern, stylish retirement, whilst the team on hand can offer a range of care and support packages if or when required.
For further information, visit www.brioretirement.co.uk/our-communities/beechwood-park-stow-on-the-wold/, or to book a viewing phone 01451 885494.