BBC antiques expert opens Ossett retirement home
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Taking lead of the celebrations at McCarthy Stone’s Whitaker Grange, the BBC antiques expert performed a special ribbon-cutting ceremony before sharing details of his illustrious career.
Guests at the event, including proud homeowners at Whitaker Grange and their friends and family, also enjoyed a glass of fizz and a light buffet from the on-site bistro as they tapped their feet along to a live performance by local performer, Andrew Lloyd.
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Hide AdCommenting on his visit, David said: “I was delighted to be invited to Whitaker Grange for the Grand Opening.
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"It was so wonderful to meet with all the homeowners and their guests and an absolute joy to be a part of the celebrations here in Ossett.”
Louise Flynn, Divisional Marketing Manager for McCarthy Stone, added: “The opening was a fantastic occasion and our guests thoroughly enjoyed meeting David and learning more about his fascinating career.
"On behalf of the team and our homeowners, we’d like to say a huge thank you to David for making it such a memorable experience.
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Hide Ad“Whitaker Grange provides a unique brand of retirement living in the local area with independence and community at its heart.”
Whitaker Grange consists of 61 one and two-bedroom low-maintenance apartments designed to enable the over 70s to enjoy maximum independence during retirement.