TV presenter Fred Dinenage MBE joined Southampton retirees and McCarthy and Stone staff for the grand opening of the company's retirement living development The Boathouse at Riverdene Place, Bitterne Park on May 21.

Fred, who has enjoyed a successful TV career spanning more than 50 years, visited the development to share his experiences as a presenter, and to provide an insight into some of the many breaking news stories he has reported on over the years.

Guests also heard first-hand about Fred’s experience of hosting much-loved quiz shows such as ‘Pass The Buck’ and ‘Gambit’. And he talked about the many factual books he has written – and ghost written – including an autobiography on the infamous Kray Brothers.

Ribbon cut at The Boathouse. From left:  Laura Currie, McCarthy and Stone sales exec, homeowners Richard and Sheila Morse, Fred Dineage, house manager Elizabeth Johnson, homeowners Mary Moncrieff and Irene Whiteside, Katrina Andrews, MS sales exec and Lizzie Bowden, MS marketing exec

 
Homeowners and guests at the riverside table at The Boathouse