The team and homeowners at the award-winning Landale Court development in Chapelton, Aberdeenshire, are volunteering their time to collect much-needed foodbank items this festive season.
The initiative, now it its fourth year, calls upon local people to hand in items to support local charity The Larder, Portlethen, which was born out of the pandemic and provides food and essential items such as toiletries, cleaning items and baby essentials to those in need in Portlethen and the surrounding areas.
Last year’s efforts raised a generous number of items which were donated by homeowners, the Brio team, and supporters from the local community and businesses. Morag Macindoe, General Manager at Landale Court, explained: “The reverse advent calendar is one of our much-loved traditions here at Landale Court and the support we receive from homeowners and locals in the area is truly heartwarming.
“We work so hard to give back, finding things The Larder really needs – items such as tinned fruit and breakfast cereal, to shower gel and selection box treats. Each year the local community exceed our expectations with their generosity – adding just one extra item to your shopping list really does make a huge difference at this time of year.”
A calendar of suggested items is on display at Landale Court which includes teabags, evaporated milk, toothpaste, handwash and much more. Locals are encouraged to call in to find out how they can help but any non-perishable food items and toiletries are appreciated.
Morag continues: “Any donation is gratefully received. We’ve started our collection already and are thankful to those who’ve already donated – it really does make a huge difference during what can be a very hard time of year for so many. We’re running our collection right up to Christmas Eve and look forward to seeing local faces old and new. Our team are ready to give a warm welcome at Landale Court to all the kind-hearted people in our community.”
Once the team at Landale Court has finalised their collection of donations, the items will be delivered to The Larder, where the charity will then distribute the goods to those in dire need this festive season.
Landale Court is a vibrant 94-home development expertly designed for residents over the age of 55, offering those seeking a fulfilling retirement with an array of facilities including a neighbourhood green, fire pit den, quiet garden as well as The Hub – the social heartbeat of the community filled with a hobby room, club room and the Slate & Grain brasserie, bar and coffee lounge.
Phase 2 also brings further stunning properties, including a 3-bedroom unique detached home which is the largest Brio style to date boasting 1259sqft of floor space.
For more information on Landale Court visit https://www.brioretirement.co.uk/our-communities/landale-court-chapelton/ or phone 01569 730357. 
