Monthly Archives: October 2020

Retirement Communities, But Not As You Know It

Our vision for Chapelton is to offer its retirement community the best of both worlds – having access to the city while enjoying the benefits of country living.

If you’re in the market for the best of both worlds in your retirement, and want to enjoy independent living while being part of a close-knit community with excellent facilities on hand, then Brio Retirement’s Landale Court development in the heart of Chapelton could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

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Landale Court is a vibrant over 55s community, of one and two-bedroom cottages and apartments set in fantastic landscaped surroundings and with ten different designs to choose from there is a home to suit all tastes.

Landale Court also offers a variety of facilities including a Slate & Grain brasserie and bar, homeowner’s club lounge, hobby room, fitness studio, and stunning outdoor spaces.

All retirement properties have been specifically designed for retirement living and include handle-less kitchens with integrated, easy to use NEFF cooking appliances, floor to ceiling ceramic-tiled bathrooms with white sanitaryware and walk-in shower.

Prices start from only £217,800 and all properties are available to either purchase, rent or part buy/part rent so that you can choose whatever financial arrangements are best for your circumstance.

To find out more about retirement living in Chapelton head over to the Brio Landale Court website.

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Young Explorers Hit the Chapelton Trail

Throughout this week, the Chapelton Trail has seen curious young minds making the most of the great outdoors.

The Chapelton Trail – a 4.5km walk taking in ancient roads, a magical forest and a babbling burn – has been playing host to an extra special Autumn Scavenger Hunt. The best part is that its not too late to come down and explore it for yourself.

From the enchanted fairy village to the sights and sounds of nature there is something for all the family. Despite being just 20 minutes from the centre of Aberdeen, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into another calmer world.

Share your creative autumn pictures or photos with us on the Chapelton Facebook page for the chance to win a prize.

Scavenger hunt activity sheets can be collected from Slate & Grain in Chapelton, or you can download and print from here.

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Autumn Activities in Chapelton

Easy access to the outdoors is one of the many great things about living in Chapelton and this autumn is no different, with lots of opportunities to get out and about.

Discover autumn in Aberdeenshire on The Chapelton Trail – a 4.5km walk which leads you over an ancient drovers’ road, down The Duke’s Walk at Elsick House and over the bridge at the burn.

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For young adventurers, or the young at heart, a scavenger hunt has been set up around the trail. Adventurers can spot signs of autumn along the way and if you keep a close eye you may even see some of the trail’s newest residents in the woodland fairy village.

Scavenger hunt activity sheets can be collected from Slate & Grain in Chapelton, or you can download and print from here.

Share your creative autumn pictures or photos with us on the Chapelton Facebook page for the chance to win a prize.

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New Family Homes Available in Chapelton

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There has always been a wide variety of homes to choose from in Chapelton, but now there are even more options with a range of family homes hitting the market.

One of the homebuilders here in Chapelton, Stephen, has added a collection of three and four bedroom homes to its existing Chapelton range. These larger properties are perfect for families and those keen to upsize, with prices starting from £326,000.

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Also available from the Perthshire housebuilder are a number of two and three bedroom semi-detached cottages priced at £230,750 and £260,500 respectively.

Further information can be found at stephen.co.uk or by
contacting 01738 620 721.


The Crafty Pickle Co’s Sauerkraut Recipe

Great as a condiment with hearty and healthy food during autumn, sauerkraut is a tasty way to get some greens into your diet.

Surprisingly, it’s relatively simple to make this fermented favourite and local to the North East, The Crafty Pickle Co. has an easy recipe to making your own this season. Read on to find out how and remember the company’s four rules to success – shred, salt, pound and pack.

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This recipe makes approximately 500g of sauerkraut

Ingredients

  • 1/2 white cabbage
  • Salt (to taste)
  • A selection of fruit or vegetables such as apple, carrot, garlic, onion or leek

Start by removing a couple of outer leaves from the cabbage before washing in cold water and putting to one side.

Next, shred the remaining cabbage by cutting it in half, carefully taking out the core and copping into fine strips. Put the strips into a bowl.

Add a small amount of salt, around a tablespoon, to the bowl of cabbage and use your hands to ensure that every bit is covered. If there isn’t enough salt then add some more – you can sample as you go to make sure the kraut is suited to your taste.

Grate or chop your choice of fruit and vegetables before mixing in with the cabbage. You can also add some herbs or spices if you like.

Using your hands, pound the mixture by massaging and squeezing the mixture until water begins to run from your fists. If you’re not able to use your hands then you can also use a rolling pin.

Place a handful of the mixture into a clean jar and pack down so that they’re in there tightly. Make sure there’s no air bubbles as the kraut needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive. Once you’re able two inches from the top, stop and pour any excess liquid over the vegetables to cover.

Take a portion of one of the leaves that you left to the side and place on top of the jar. Push down onto your kraut so that the leaf acts as a seal.

Cap the jar and leave on your worktop or counter out of direct sunlight. The jar can be left for between three days and three weeks – just try different stages and see what you like.

The Crafty Pickle Co. is a regular stall holder at the Chapelton farmer’s market. To find out more about the company, it’s range of products available and a video on fermenting sauerkraut at home, visit www.thecraftypickle.co.uk/post/ferment-in-fifteen-make-fermented-sauerkraut-at-home