SELFLESS youths helped makeover a Leamington community centre’s gardens and grounds.
Thirteen youngsters, aged 16 to 25, spruced up Brunswick Hub’s outside areas as part of the Leamington Prince’s Trust Team programme.
It’s the second time Team 202 Leamington has helped out at the centre in Shrubland Street after carrying out a colourful renovation last summer.
Martin Smith, Prince’s Trust team leader, said the refurbished areas would be used not just by people who frequent the hub, but also by residents living in high-rise flats nearby.
He explained: “The first thing we did was give the front a complete overhaul. We’ve done lots of weeding and replanting. We filled the planter with fresh herbs that people from the foodbank at the hub can use in their meals.
“In the secret garden behind the main building we’ve repainted all the fences and pots, redecorated the garden furniture which had all weathered and faded and given everything a good clean.
“They’re a fantastic team. They’ve shown real maturity and teamwork. They just want to help people in their community and that’s really refreshing and heartwarming.”
Brunswick Hub offers a range of physical activities, services, support and advice to local people of all ages.
Members of Team 202 Leamington raised more than £200 through a sponsored walk and tombola to pay for materials and ensure the hub did not have to fund any of the upgrade.
The two-week community project formed just one element of the wider team programme which aims to provide young people not in education, training or employment with practical and soft skills.
