It was a strange weekend over Bank Holiday at the CCA because, though they were closed for business and one might suspect all were at rest – wrong – for Marion and Bob worked like trojans to prepare for the new flooring, which as you can all imagine was no easy task. So much heavy furniture to move… The sack barrow was a Godsend, apparently, especially when moving the desks from the office. Frost Magazine can well imagine. Then there was the garden area, because once the new floor in the corridor was started; there would be no access. So, what a transformation has occurred with new plants purchased from the Elm Tree Garden Centre, plus a few additions from Aldi, a few pretty hangers for the fence, with many a thought give to ensure that there would be easy access to the kettle for a must-have cuppa. As you can see, all the plants have found a home. Lord, the work involved, with Marion planting, and Bob making music with his screwdriver. Give these two a medal, Frost Magazine says.
Monday arrived, with Corey too, who got on with the job while Marion and Bob beavered on, sorting out more planting. First though, the office carpet lifted, doors off, and it seems some work will be needed on the those, which requires a bit of planning, but it’s a doddle she’s been told! Meanwhile, back on the plant front: Marion decided that though it’s hard work, it’s very therapeutic deciding what plants to put with what.
Marion had placed an advert on social media to see if anyone had a wheelbarrow looking for a new home, the lovely Julie replied, the wheelbarrow was collected and delivered to the centre. First to paint it, and then plant with an array of foliage.Wonderful and as the summer moves on it will be a blaze of beautiful colours and fragrances.
As for the flooring everything went to plan, with super-star Corey intent on working nightshift to ensure that the flooring is completed for the little Didi dancers on Saturday morning.
There is still some finishing to do on the patio area, then Marion and Bob can move over to the other side of the building behind the new gates with hopes that this area can be concreted. ‘At the moment it is like a patchwork quilt,’ says Marion, so for now, up will go the hanging baskets. Oh hang on, they’re already done. These two work at speed.
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By the end of the week the flooring was done, and our unflappable duo got out the sack barrow and began to put everything back in its place, including the pictures on the wall. Frost Magazine truly feels they should be awarded a medal. Any minute now our two old codgers (Marion’s description, Margaret wouldn’t dare) can relax, knowing their beloved Centre is up and running again for the use of the community.
So chill the wine, lift a glass to Marion and Red Shoes Bob, and have a great week-end, particularly our two superuper heroes.
Information: Columbia Community Association Columbia uk Community Forum