Graham and Dom Liam
Fabulous start to Week 25 of the refurbishment for Marion who whispered to me that the Yummy Boys have returned to install the intruder alarm . This was all well and good for CCA but somewhat cruel to me… How could I dash to Columbia Community Association and just happen to be there when they arrived? Hey ho. Perhaps there could be a fault as time goes by, and they have to return.? Just saying…
Back in the real world Equans Monday meeting took place as always and the fabulous Cultural Creatives who were starting their twelve-week programme started work. On the agenda was Draught Excluders and pretty darn good they look too.
And then, horrors! A blocked toilet, and soaking wet floor, but SCC were informed and within two ticks, it was all in hand – so to speak! And let’s face it, CCA has more toilets. Marion tells Frost Magazine that there was a superb response from Property Services. It transpired it was the drains, and what’s more, the Air Raid shelter flooded again.
Marion couldn’t resist muttering a collection of her grandma’s immortal words: “It never rains but it pours” “Patience is a virtue” “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst” “No pain, no gain”
Drainage lads Mick and Gary sprang to work. So many men… Did grandma have a saying for that? Margaret wonders.
Mick and Gary
The LED lights were delivered. Oh goody, the Yummy Boys to remain on site for a while yet it seems. ‘And the adorable Liam,’ so says Marion, ‘is teaching me new things daily. For instance I am your girl if you need to know what an Earth Rod is.’
In spite of Sky being down in the area, CCA use a different internet supplier and all was well. The CCA also put a post on social media informing the community and inviting anyone who wishes to use their connection to come along and do so.
The CCA are very much looking forward to hosting the Redeemed Christian Church of Christ inaugural service on Saturday, followed by a weekly service starting this Sunday 15th January, everyone is welcome to come along and join in.
Marion was hoping that the external contractors, ACT would be on sight on Monday 16th but there has been a delay. We must wait for news on that. But today, on Friday 13th (!)the radiators are to be encapsulated. The lads from RHODAR are a tonic and happy in their work.
Alan from Equans has dropped off the windowsill trims ready for the joiners. Once they are done that is all the window ledges complete. Another job ticked off the list. The Brady Square room will then be ready to decorate.
Happily, hats keep arriving courtesy of knitters in the community as well as Plain n Purl. Lamps have been donated for the comfy warm spaces room, and Marion tells us that someone commented, “It’s like home from home.” How nice and comforting it is to hear that.
So much going on, but amazingly, business carries on as usual with all the wonderful groups and classes busy busy busy. One is left to wonder what on earth next week have in store but Marion and her team will handle it all with huge pleasure.
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