To kick off the 16th week of the refurbishment, Bargain Clearance Centre in Washington donated two King size Duvets to the Centre, and Marion thanked Lee and Dean, assuring them that they will be passed on to a worthy cause. As she told Frost Magazine, ‘It was such a pleasure to meet them both.’
Add to this the beautiful fire surround and a brand new ‘never been used’ electric fire from Chelsea Savage, which has caused delight to the team, who were enormously grateful. Hats, did someone say hats?? Well, they are still arriving for Sister Mary. Well, not for Sister Mary, but for her Seafarers.
At this point Frost Magazine has to warn all residents that Marion has found a bell. It is one that she is sure she can use to attract everyone’s attention. Oh crikey, down behind the parapet folks. I think she has delusions of grandeur as I heard her whisper something about Upstairs Downstairs.
All this while the CCA’s room are buzzing with visitors and meetings, including Joy and her wonderful team who have created more amazing artistry. The Diary is still open for more bookings; it’s non-stop, the phone is a hot line, and during the weeek Marion had just put the receiver down yet again only to receive a fantastic donation from Washington “MIND”: roll of drums … forty-five top quality chairs; ‘It doesn’t get any better than this,’ Marion told Frost Magazine. She added, ‘Once again, the wonderful EQUAN stepped in and put their Box Van at our disposal. We really don’t know what we would do without them. Every one a star.
‘Our neighbourhood scrapman has been and removed some unwanted items; out with the old and in with the new.
The fabulous “Shake that Boogey” ladies were delighted to welcome Marie to the group one morning during the week. Marie had only popped in for a coffee while Equan were fitting her new kitchen, but left shaking that boogey! A new recruit perhaps.
The lovely Lesley Murray responded to CCA’s request for a Hall table, Red Shoes Bob tipy toed to collect it and it looks great, a perfect fit.
Now to the bits and bobs: installing a yale lock on the computer room, endlessly sweeping up beautiful Autumn leaves to prevent anyone slipping, especially after rain which is not unheard of in Geordieland! Red Shoes Bob PAT tested the microwave ready for collection. ‘We are donating this to a family who our friends in the Church are supporting,’ said Marion. ‘It is great honour to be able to help where we can.’
David Munneke, Washington Community Furnishing are stars, Marion told Frost Magazine. ‘They gave us a lovely nest of tables.’
Talking about tables; Woodridge Gardens are having a table top sale this week-end and the CCA are loaning them some tables, because it is clear that all muck in together in Brady Square. Add to that the great news that the CCA has back-to-back bookings over the week-end, bouncy castles, discos, ceramic classes, dancing and there is even room to facilitate the local counsellor’s Ward Surgery.
As the week came to a close Marion asked Frost Magazine to include her fervent thanks to all those brave souls “Who gave their tomorrow’s, so we can have our todays”. Lest we forget.
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