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Charity sleepout at shopping centre to tackle Aberdeen homelessness

Union Square in Aberdeen
Union Square in Aberdeen

A north-east organisation has announced the return of its annual charity sleepout.

Aberdeen Cyrenians will host its 2019 event in the multi-storey car park of the Union Square shopping centre on Friday, October 11.

Scores of people are expected to brave the elements overnight, with just a sleeping bag and some cardboard, to raise money for homelessness services in the city.

Every year Aberdeen Cyrenians helps more than 1,000 people and supplies an average of 500 cooked meals and 300 food parcels every month.

It also offers access to hot showers, clothing and toiletries.

Kate Loades, Aberdeen Cyrenians fundraising manager, said: “The SleepOut will give people the opportunity to experience what it is like to sleep outdoors and go without heating and a comfy bed.

“The car park is covered but we can’t predict what the weather will be like in October.

“We imagine it will be a cold, damp and uncomfortable night but hope that it will be one that raises awareness and vital funds to support those in the city who are most in need.”

Union Square general manager Ryan Manson said: “Homelessness is a growing issue in Aberdeen and the work of Aberdeen Cyrenians continues to help to highlight the plight of people in less fortunate circumstances in our city.

“We’re encouraging any of our regular shoppers who would like to support the cause to think about getting involved.”

Places at the event cost £15 and can be booked at eventbrite.co.uk.