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Housebuilder invites people to learn heritage skills

The UK retirement housebuilder, McCarthy and Stone, is inviting people across the country to celebrate the heritage skills of older people throughout it’s developments across a number of regions in June and July.

The event comes alongside McCarthy and Stone’s 40th year celebrations. In January, at the start of its anniversary year, McCarthy and Stone pledged its support for Royal Voluntary Service and the charity’s annual ‘GrandFest’ event.

All are welcome to join staff and homeowners at selected McCarthy & Stone developments for GrandFest, a special event which will put the spotlight on accomplished older craftspeople – or ‘GrandMakers’.

Attendees will have the opportunity to pick up a new hobby or interest, or to perfect their own skills, when GrandMakers – those selected for their involvement in a particular craft – lead workshops in a variety of different skills.

McCarthy and Stone, said: “It is a privilege to welcome our talented GrandMakers to our developments for what promises to be a fun and inspiring set GrandMaker event. The older generation undoubtedly has a wealth of talent and knowledge; and, as part of our 40th year celebrations, we wanted to provide a forum for sharing these skills. The masterclass will provide the perfect opportunity for McCarthy and Stone homeowners and members of the local community to come along and pick-up a new craft, or to brush-up on their own abilities – whatever their age or level of expertise.”

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Dylan Garton is a co-founder, video producer and editor for the Skill Builder social media platforms.

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