Getting more from later life

Welcome to

Clarence Park Village, Malvern

Inspirational retirement living for people over 55 years. “It’s a dream come true for us – everything is on hand, there’s lots to do and we know that whatever happens we can keep our independence.”

Clarence Park Village in Malvern is an idyllic setting where people can discover a whole new world of opportunities and get the most out of life in retirement.

The village is conveniently located near to shops and public transport, and designed around a superb range of social and leisure facilities for residents and village Friends to enjoy. Our philosophy is to promote and encourage residents with and without care requirements, to lead an active, independent and fulfilling retirement amongst a community of like-minded neighbours.

Access to social and leisure activities may not have been possible before; here at Clarence Park social and leisure activities are part of daily life. This is a place where you can live life to the full in your later years free of the stress associated with getting older, and safe in the knowledge that if you need care and support, now or in the future, it can be provided in the comfort of your own home.

Key Facts: A village designed to be

Affordable to everyone What else do residents pay for? ■

Malvern Hills Council tax Bandings B & C (based on a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment)

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Telephone, Broadband and Satellite subscriptions to their apartments

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Entertainment and social outings is usually charged in relation to costs.

A bit of extra help? Clarence Park Village has been designed on the principle that properties should be affordable to everyone whatever their financial circumstances. Apartments are offered on either a rent, 100% or shared ownership arrangement. Applications to live at the village are open to those who currently reside in or, who have a relative living in Worcestershire. Each home is subject to the following easy to manage one off monthly fee covering; Amenity Charge: Provision of all utilities to each property and village management charge under one monthly fee. This can provide significant cost savings for residents and ensures easier management of personal finances.

Service Charge: Costs associated with village operational safety, communal housekeeping and building maintenance.

You may be eligible for financial support through the Benefits system to help with the costs of care and your shared ownership or rental property. Contact us to discuss your needs.

What happens when you leave? For sales and shared ownership, the properties will be sold at the prevailing market rate to an eligible buyer, minus outstanding charges and the long term maintenance fee. Rental properties are released through our Housing Allocations team. Please speak to the Village Manager for further information.

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Spacious and beautifully designed

Elegant, contemporary living

Clarence Park Village comprises 101 energy efficient one & two bedroom superb apartments. You’ll be delighted to discover that all properties are light and spacious with every care taken over the design and village features. Ground floor living rooms have full sized patio doors opening onto a patio, and first and second floor apartments have walk-on or Juliette balconies. All apartments have quality integrated cooking appliances, and shower rooms having level access and specialist, anti-slip flooring.

Apartments are energy efficient and incorporate every modern comfort and convenience. The latest safety and security features are fitted as standard and linked to our on-site team at any time, day or night.

“I feel safe here and that helps me to relax and get on with living my life – there’s no need to worry about what if this or that. There’s someone here throughout the day and night and that’s reassuring to know.” “My family definitely thinks my apartment has the wow factor!” Mrs Mercer.

Flexible support and care

Enjoying an independent lifestyle

Clarence Park Village aims to offer you a home for life*, so if you need care and support, now or in the future, it can be tailored to your needs and delivered in the comfort and privacy of your own home by our dedicated and qualified staff. Our flexible approach to care and support can help you to enjoy your independence for as long as possible and whether you need some help with housework and daily chores or personal care, we can provide you with a service to meet your needs.

“Life here is all about being able to live your own life in a carefree, independent way. Knowing you can have care and support right here if you need it takes a big weight off your mind.”

Well Being just for you. A qualified Well Being Advisor provides useful health information and advice to residents at the convenient onsite centre. Well being advice can range from flu jabs, blood pressure monitoring and signposting for immediate medical support and intervention. Our Well Being Advisor will also organise the annual village health programme for residents with local health centres.

*Subject to our assessment

that we can meet your needs.

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Get more out of life, not less

Outstanding village amenities Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, Clarence Park is designed around a fantastic range of social activities and amenities, giving residents opportunities to get the most out of life and to help stay active. Clarence Park activities and entertainment is led by a Village Activities Manager. Events and interest groups are planned months in advance and are available to residents, Friends of Clarence Park and the local community. Whatever you like to do, Clarence Park is a close community with lots going on - You’ll never be short of things to do and feel on your own.

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Film Nights Themed Restaurant Nights Art & Craft Groups Fitness Sessions e.g. Tai Chi Drama and Singing Talks from local and national societies

Events change regulary to keep up with residents & Friends preferences.

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“Living here has transformed my life!” Mrs Mann.

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Become a Friend of Clarence Park This provides non residents access to all village activities and events, and discounts from the restaurant and Café@thePark. Pick up a form from the village or contact us: 01684 583000 or Email: [email protected]

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Restaurant Bar Lounge Coffee Shop Craft Room Health & Beauty Salon IT Suite - FREE WiFi in public areas Library Games Room Village Hall Conservatory Greenhouse Bathing Suite Guest Suites Landscaped Gardens 24 hour CCTV & internal safety systems Lifts and buggy charging park

Eat, meet and dine

Exceptional food by talented chefs

If you simply want to meet up with friends and residents over a relaxed morning coffee, a pleasant evening drink or a meal, the village has its own Café@thePark, restaurant and bar. Open to residents and the public the village Café@thePark and restaurant have been extremely popular to use Event retirement Services living both weekdays and at weekends. Inspirational independent and fulfilling retirement retirement. Providing freshly brewed speciality amongst a community of likeminded We offer range of catering services for for people overa 55 years. The village is conveniently located teas and coffees and a changing daily neighbours. all your event requirements from a light “Our food is sourced locally menu from our café and restaurant, Clarence Park Village in lunch to special celebrations. At thenear to shops and public transport, Access to social and leisure activities and around we make our own a superb rangedelicious delicious meals and light lunches are village, have function rooms youand candesigned Malvern is anweidyllic setting leisure for- even themay not have been possible in their cooked by our team of chefs for you cakes andfacilities pastries hire for a regular or one-off event. of social and previous homes and here at the village where Please people can discover a residentsice andcream!” village Friends to enjoy. to enjoy. speak to us to see sample menus is a new way of life. whole and newdiscuss worldhow of we can help you. Our philosophy is to promote and This is a place where you can live life opportunities and get the encourage residents with and without to the full in your later years free of the care requirements, to lead an active, most out of life in their stress associated with getting older, “Our award winning coffee is and safe in the knowledge that if freshly ground & brewed.” The Village hall is also available to hire for events and meetings you need care and support, now

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1st Car Park Approaching from Worcester A449, go over the mini roundabout and we are 100 yards on the right.

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For all enquiries regarding Clarence Park Village homes, Friends Memberships, Events and Catering bookings, contact us by: Telephone: 01684 583000 Email: [email protected] visit: www.clarencepark.org Clarence Park Village 415 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1PP.

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2nd Car Park Approaching from Malvern, take the turning on the left after Queen Elizabeth Road, then take the right turning onto Duke of Edinburgh Way. Follow the road then take the right turning onto Gloucester Close. Take the left turning at the end of the road down to the car park.

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