15/01/2026
💛 From carer to community member – Leslie’s Lark Hill story 💛
After seven years caring for others at Lark Hill Village, Leslie Barber never imagined she’d soon be calling it home. Shortly after retiring, she moved into her own apartment and began a new chapter surrounded by familiar faces, friendships and a true sense of belonging.
Leslie shares how the village feels like one big family, how she now volunteers with the dementia group, and why Lark Hill has become a special place not just for her and her partner Gary, but for their whole family, including weekly tea with her grandson. From teamwork and trust to independence and connection, her story shows what retirement living can really look like.
Curious about life at Lark Hill Village? Discover more and see if it could be right for you:
https://www.extracare.org.uk/villages/lark-hill-village/