Shoppers in Norwich give hundreds of presents to day centre

Beryl Curson recieves a Christmas present from General Manager of Intu Chapelfield, Paul McCarthy. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)

Day visitors at the Marion Day Centre on Marion Road, which offers support for older people and those living with dementia, received more than 370 gifts donated generously by customers at intu Chapelfield.

For the past four weeks the shopping centre has urged shoppers to donate generously to a Giving Box, launched in partnership with Age UK, with a view to tackle isolation and loneliness among older people in the local community.

Nicolette Neile, events and volunteer co-ordinator for Age UK Norwich, said: "We have been stunned by the generosity and these presents will make a big difference to an older person living alone this Christmas, letting them know that someone is thinking of them. The gifts have instantly lifted spirits today, which has been lovely to see."

Age UK staff with Intu Chapelfield representatives delivering presents from their Giving Box. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)

Mary Fuller with her present from Intu Chapelfied's Giving Box. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)

Volunteers from ReAssure with their Christmas presents from Intu Chapelfield's Giving Box. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)

Intu Elves Tinks and Head Elf by the Age UK giving box in intu Chapelfield. Picture: Ella Wilkinson (Image: Archant)

Mary Bradley and her granddaughter Nina with their Christmas presents from Intu Chapelfield's Giving Box. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)

Mary Bradley with her Christmas present from Intu Chapelfield's Giving Box. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)

Rita Earley with her Christmas present from Intu Chapelfield's Giving Box. Picture: Lauren De Boise. (Image: Archant)