A time capsule to treasure at Landale Court

There was a real sense of celebration to be had at Landale Court as staff, homeowners and local families recently came together to bury a time capsule – a thoughtful gesture meant to be uncovered by future generations in the years to come.

The idea was sparked by Landale Court resident Alan Reid, who spent the last few months planning the event alongside Brio Retirement Living’s deputy general manager, Charlotte Kouri.

Sealed inside the capsule was a collection of treasures capturing a snapshot of life in 2025. Items included local Chapelton newsletters, a Brio Retirement Living newsletter, a Brio employee name badge, an iPhone, a Slate & Grain restaurant menu, a local newspaper, a handwritten letter from a resident’s granddaughters describing life today, memorabilia from Landale Court’s 80th VE memorial day, recent coins and stamps, a current property price list, local cinema tickets and more.

Reflecting on the project, Charlotte shared: “We’d been thinking about creating a time capsule for a while and Alan kindly took the lead in turning the idea into a reality. We encased all the items safely in the capsule and the burial took place at our weekly coffee morning. We invited local families, staff and homeowners, and I felt honoured to say a few words at the ceremony. It created a lovely piece of history for us all to enjoy and for those who may uncover it in years to come.”

The time capsule was buried in the quiet garden area at Landale Court, a peaceful space which can be visited by all. A plaque now marks the occasion with the inscription:

‘On the 19th July 2025, staff, residents and members of the Chapelton community joined together for the burial of Landale Court’s first time capsule.’

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed refreshments and lively conversations about the future, wondering who might discover the capsule and when. Some of the children imagined it might be their own great-grandchildren opening it in the year 2100!

Charlotte added: “It’s fun to imagine who will find it and how different life might be then. We hope they enjoy what they uncover and maybe even feel inspired to create a time capsule of their own. It’s been a lot of fun for everyone involved.”

To find out more about Brio Retirement Living in Chapelton, visit: https://chapeltonnewtown.co.uk/partners/brio-retirement-living/

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