RESIDENTS of a social housing scheme for young people gave it a fresh lick of paint.
They helped paint a new lounge and IT suite at Sanctuary Supported Living’s Banbury Foyer in George Street.
It is part of a £650,000 revamp of the accommodation scheme, which provides homes for 19 young people.
The revamp will include a new reception, communal area, meeting room, laundry and kitchen to help residents learn culinary skills.
Resident Robbie Hawkins said: “I got the chance to work alongside a professional painter, which was good experience.
“He said I was a really hard worker for the effort I put in on the day.”
Local service manager Maggie Davies said: “The work being carried out at the foyer has breathed new life into the building and there’s already a real growth in the community vibe here as a result.”
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