TV wine expert opens Oxfordshire retirement village

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Wine broadcaster Oz Clarke attended the official opening of Widmore Park, a retirement community near Henley-on-Thames.

Widmore Park in Sonning Common, near Henley-on-Thames, officially opened on Wednesday, October 7. The retirement village, the twelfth developed by Inspired Villages, currently offers 73 homes and a modern village centre designed for residents aged 65 and over. Once complete, Widmore Park will provide 133 sustainable homes and facilities open to the wider community.

Wine expert and broadcaster Oz Clarke OBE attended the launch event, hosting a talk, Q&A and guided wine tasting in partnership with Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery. Guests explored the village and were served canapés prepared by head chef Eduardo. The Mayor of Henley, Councillor Ian Reissmann, joined Clarke and Nick Edwards, chief executive of Inspired Villages, for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Edwards described the opening as 'an important milestone' and 'a fantastic achievement for everyone involved in bringing the community to life'. He stated the village had been created as 'a place where people can enjoy later life while having plenty of opportunities to stay happy, healthy and connected'. Georgina Ackary-Hawthorn, village manager at Widmore Park, said the opening event had been 'a fantastic day and the perfect opportunity to bring everyone together'.

How it is being reported

• TV wine expert joins opening of Oxfordshire retirement villageWidmore Park in Sonning Common, near Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, is the twelfth retirement community developed by Inspired Villages.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 05:00
• TV wine expert joins opening of Oxfordshire retirement villageWidmore Park in Sonning Common, near Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, is the twelfth retirement community developed by Inspired Villages.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Widmore Park · Sonning Common · Henley-on-Thames · Oz Clarke · Inspired Villages

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