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Southport grandparents and grandchildren share memories
TO celebrate National Grandparents' Day on Sunday, 4
October 2015, McCarthy and Stone is inviting people in Southport to submit their
suggestions for the:- 'Ultimate Guide to Grandparenting'.
The UK's leading retirement developer, which has an Assisted Living
development on Cambridge Road, Brunlees Court, is calling on locals to share
their personal experiences and views on what makes the greatest grandparent.
It could be something your own grandparents taught you; an attitude to
life, a secret family recipe, or how to get away with cheating at monopoly!
Maybe you've learnt from your gran or grandpa who was a little mischievous
and let you spend your days devouring doughnuts, laughing at rude jokes, and
staying up late; all away from the watchful eyes of your parents! Perhaps
they used to slip you some extra pocket money, let you have chocolate cake
for breakfast, or tell you secrets you weren't allowed to tell your mum or
dad. No matter what the memory or tip, the developer wants to hear from you!
McCarthy and Stone also wants grandchildren to submit their tips on what
they think on-trend grandmas and grandpas need to know in the 21st Century;
how to play Candy Crush, how to take a selfie, or the words to One
Direction's latest chart topping hit.
Once all the suggestions are in, McCarthy and Stone will compile the 'Ultimate
Guide to Grandparenting', including a checklist of memory making
activities for every grandparent to do with their grandkids, such as
building a den or flying a kite, which they can tick off as they go.
And as we enter the new age of technology, the guide will also include the:-
'20
Things Grandchildren think their Grandparents Ought to Know in the 21st
Century'. Whether it's how to upload photos to Facebook, or finding
funny videos on YouTube. Everyone who shares a memory or suggestion will be
entered into a prize draw to win £250 worth of John Lewis vouchers, with 3
runners-up each receiving £50 in Waitrose food vouchers.
Monica Collings, from McCarthy and Stone, comments:- "National
Grandparents' Day is a great way to share memories and show how fondly we
all think of our grandparents. Having the time and freedom to spend with
your grandchildren pays dividends for retirees, and is treasured time that
children will remember forever.
Not only do grandparents take an active interest in their grandchildrens'
lives and interests, but they pass on valuable knowledge and advice, giving
children a take on life that they might not otherwise get; something which
is really important for us to cherish and celebrate.
We are launching this handy guide to inspire locals in Southport to share
their fond memories and stories of their grandparents. We also want to
encourage everyone to pay their granny or grandad a visit on National
Grandparents' Day and enjoy some precious, quality time together."
To take part, please share your stories and suggestions on top memory-making
activities that all grandparents should do with their grandchildren by
email. You can
also post your ideas to:- McCann PR, McCarthy and Stone Ultimate Guide,
Communications House, Highlands Rd, Shirley B90 4WE.
The 'Ultimate Guide to Grandparenting' will be launched at the end of
October 2015. For more information please visit
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