The lads from JLA arrived early in the week, and it was a very sad day for all of us, as we said our good byes. We have such fond memories of Graham, he had so many funny stories to tell.
As always, the Columbia Community Association came to everyone’s rescue, and moved them on, as people came and went: Dianne, Pauline, Brian, Ruth, Linda and little Liam – yes, a constant stream and a good old chin wag which was just what the doctor ordered.
Ian, from Fred Stobbard came to drain the radiators ready for the new valves acquired by AC.T but sadly the valves weren’t the right size so back to the drawing board, but all CCA’s garden orders are now here. Red Shoes Bob worked hard to assemble the bench and made sure he was the first one to sit at it. Short lived once Marion spotted him. ‘Come on Bob there is work to do.’ Altogether now, ‘Boo boo boo.’
The bench has proved to be so popular the team have decided to order another two; happy days in the sun to look forward to. On that note, some new parasols are being ordered – can’t have anyone suffering from sun stroke.
Arthur, the decorator came, and proved to be a proper gentleman. He carried a load of gear in for the girls from Cultural Creatives. He is very much Mr Popular. There are now working radiators in the toilets, with a pull cord system now installed in the disabled toilet. All external emergency lighting is now operational and extractor fans are fitted in both toilets.
Mariusz, the Polish plumber came, to change the valves on the radiators, however, oops, wrong ones again. Marion and he had a good old chin wag about her times in Gdansk where she interviewed for care assistants. So many happy memories of her times in that beautiful city.
The CCA’s hanging baskets have been delivered, and with the help of Darren and Liam they are up and looking fantastic. Mind you, they are well cable tied as some areas have had a spat of baskets disappearing overnight and Marion would not be pleased if the same thing happened here.
Some absolutely fabulous exceedingly expensive prints, were donated. arrived and the team were thrilled, and grateful. No doubt Bob will be hanging them any minute now.
There was no coffee morning this week because the CCA were treated to the spectacular REDCOAT SHOW, which has been sold out for weeks. It was as fabulous as everyone hoped: really good belly laughs, lovely buffet and everyone having a good time. Such a wonderful way to end the week.
Be aware: the CCA is closed for business Monday to Friday this coming week as Cory Barnes from CJ Carpet Fitters, is laying new flooring in the corridor and office. The team, of course will be pottering around doing some gardening work. They have baskets to hang and planters to fill.
Marion is actually considering painting a few car tyres as people can do fabulous things with these, and she and Bob just happen to have a friend who can supply some. ‘ I wonder if Alan Titchmarsh would draw us a design, might give him a ring over the weekend.’ I bet she does too.
The CCA, joined by Frost Magazine, hope you have an amazing Bank Holiday and long may the sun shine.
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