Your festive guide to Chapelton: what’s on this November and December

As the darker nights roll in, there’s still plenty to look forward to in Chapelton. From our final  farmers’ market of the year and a book signing to festive shopping, community giving and a Christmas card competition, there’s lots happening around the community over the coming weeks.

Here’s what’s in the diary…

Christmas giving with the CCA

The volunteers at Chapelton Community Association (CCA) are spreading some festive kindness this year with a community Christmas appeal, supporting two brilliant local causes.

AberNecessities giving tree – Look out for the AberNecessities tree at Brio where baubles can be collected from anytime now. Then drop off your gift parcel at the collection point in The Hut on Friday 27th November.

Portlethen Community Larder – The CCA is also collecting donations for Portlethen Community Larder, helping local families this winter. Donations can be dropped off at The Hut on Friday 27th November.

A big thank you to the CCA volunteers for giving up their time to organise this.

November farmers’ market

Our final farmers’ market of the year takes place at The Hut on Sunday 15th November, from 11am to 2:30pm. The market will then take a little break until May 2027.

With the festive season fast approaching, it’s the perfect chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. 

Pick up some delicious local produce, discover handmade gifts and treats from our fantastic independent traders and enjoy a wander around Chapelton with friends and family.

Also be sure to check out The Boxes, as many of the local businesses will be open during the market, including Juicing Co, RedRocks and The Gatehouse Taproom as well as Brae and Slate and Grain at Brio Landale Court.

Book signing with Neil Simpson

Calling all Dons fans! Aberdeen legend and Gothenburg great Neil ‘Simmy’ Simpson will be at The Gatehouse Taproom from 12pm to 2:30pm on Sunday 15th November for a special book signing. Come along to meet Simmy and you can pick up a signed copy of his autobiography.

There’s also a special market-day offer: with every book purchased, you can pick up a signed bottle of Twice Buried Spiced Botanical Rum for £36, or Devenick Drinks’ Scottish Premium Vodka for £34. A great way to start your Christmas shopping!

Christmas lights and festive shopping

Chapelton will start to sparkle from Friday 27th November, when the Christmas lights are turned on for the festive season.

Make an evening of it with a wander under the lights and then head to RedRocks for its Christmas shopping event from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at The Boxes, with good music, nibbles, drinks and some exclusive offers.

Mini tarot readings with Josie Myall have already sold out for the evening, but a second date is in the works so keep an eye on RedRocks’ socials for more information.

Men’s yoga at The Hut

Sally Munro will be running a relaxed and friendly men-only yoga session at The Hut on Sunday 29th November, designed for anyone with little or no yoga experience who’s keen to find out more about the benefits.

The free session, open to Chapelton residents, has been made possible by the AVA Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults, awarded to the Chapelton Community Association. It’s already fully booked and it’s brilliant to see so much interest!

If you’re keen to give yoga a try, find out more about Sally’s classes on her website.

Brio’s Christmas card competition

Calling all young artists! Brio is holding a children’s Christmas card competition to design a community kindness card. To enter, simply drop off your design at Brio.

The winning design will be announced on Monday 30th November. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Winter Solstice Circle at The Hut

If you’d prefer your ‘Mad Friday’ a little less mad and a little more magical, Claire from RedRocks is also hosting a Winter Solstice Circle at The Hut from 7pm to 9pm on Friday 18th December.

Tickets are £25 per person and only a few spaces are left, so message RedRocks to book yours.

Whatever you’re planning this festive season, we hope to see you out and about enjoying everything Chapelton has to offer. Wrap up warm and make the most of the weeks ahead. We’ll see you there!

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