Students from Carlisle College have helped revamp a local community centre.
As part of their work experience, painting and decorating students spent four days volunteering at Brampton Community Centre to give it a facelift.
All paint and materials were donated by Thomas Graham & Sons to freshen up the inside of the centre in time for its reopening later this month.
Community centre manager James Burke said: “We are thrilled to have received the support of both Carlisle College and their students in helping to revitalise some of the internal areas at Brampton Community Centre.
“This has not only helped to support the centre but has also provided the students with valuable hands-on experience and is a shining example of community-minded partnership working, that will hopefully continue, in one form or another, long into the future while being beneficial to all involved.
“We would also like to thank Thomas Graham and their staff for helping bring this project to life by generously donating the required materials to make this happen.”
Heather Bendle, marketing supervisor at Thomas Graham & Sons, said: “We have loved working with Carlisle College, and this was wonderful opportunity to give back to the local community.
“Something which is very important to Thomas Graham, we like to help where we can.
“It’s great to contribute to the revamp of the centre.”
Carlisle College work experience co-ordinator, Sarah Jackson, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Carlisle College to not only give back to the local community but also give our students some meaningful work experience.
“Many work placements were cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 and it’s just amazing to end the academic year with such a great project.”
