Facelift for community centre

Between 09 April 2008 and 09 April 2008, in Norwich

Teenagers from across Norwach have been using their artistic skills to give a community centre in Lakenham a facelift

The youngsters were helping to repaint the Jubilee Community Centre main hall. Emma Penfold, community development officers for Norwich City Council, said: 'We wanted to encourage young people to help put the jazz into Jubilee. It's a way of making young people feel that they have a valuable place in their local community and can do something, even small things, whcih can make a difference to a wide range of people for many years to come.'

There were some treats for the volunteers as a reward to their hard work including vouchers and free West Indian food.

Omer, a student from Pakistan, said: 'I had a really good day making new friends and even lerning a new skill.'

Posted on 02 July 2008 10:32:09 by Samantha Butcher