A homeowner at a Newcastle-under-Lyme retirement community has put pen to paper to celebrate its second birthday.

Frank wrote the poem to mark two years of Adlington Retirement Living's Brookfields House community on Clayton Road in September.

The poem - which recounts his personal experience of moving to and becoming part of its growing community – was shared with fellow homeowners as part of the celebrations.

Frank, who has always lived in North Staffordshire, worked as a design engineer in the West Midlands and Birmingham before retiring and moving to the community in 2024.

His verses look back at the decisions and emotions involved in moving home and how the community has grown since opening in 2024, capturing the friendships, clubs, activities and everyday moments that have become a part of his life at Brookfields House.

Frank's poem reads:

Brookfields House here on Clayton Road

Where apartments have become our new abode

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Before coming here we gave lots of thought

Was this the environment that we sought

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Opinions were gathered from friends and all

To help to ensure that we made the right call

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We toasted the future with a glass of wine

Once we decided to sign on the line

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After the lawyers and agents were paid

The move could take place, hope nothing's delayed

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Contracts exchanged and maybe with fear

We could try to fit in all our downsized gear

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It opened quietly in twenty twenty four

Five people to start then there were more

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The community grew and clubs were formed

Newsletters produced to keep us informed

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Quizzes take place and reward with prizes

And on Tuesdays there are even some exercises

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There is Bingo one evening if that is your yen

You will even be provided with your own pen

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A book club was started in the first November

Eccles cakes provided for each member

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On Friday the restaurant cooks lovely fish

Or perhaps use the menu for an alternative dish

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If your choice means more exotic grub

There's always the Thursday Food Explorers club

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Cake is provided for a morning snack

To raise funds for the Dougie Mac

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Talks and singers we've had them all

Even a magician doing tricks with a ball

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Be on your own if that's what you want

Or perhaps have a meal in our own restaurant

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We have all come from a different sphere

Some without loved ones no longer here

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If you have a talent there's no excuse

Take some time out and put it to use

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Tempus fugit comes to mind

Procrastination is the thief of time

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No need to rush just take a break

You could even try baking a cake

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That's Brookfields House in a nutshell

So now is the time that we should tell

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That we have passed yet another year

Now for a party so let's raise a cheer.

To find out more about Adlington Retirement Living, join a coffee morning, or book a tour, call the sales team on 01782 958850.

They're ready to welcome visitors Monday to Saturday at Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Further information can also be found on the website here.

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