St Anne's receives a generous gift

Pictured (left) are the apprentices from Lewisham College who have recently redecorated St Anne's Hall so beautifully .

Today they received certificates from Keepmoat, the contractors who originated the project - and warm thanks from all of us - at a special presentation ceremony in the present of their parents and family.

It all started when contractors Keepmoat who are replacing the roofs on the flats in Thorburn Square asked if they could do anything for the church as a way of helping the local community. 'Well' we said 'you could help us out by buying some paint as we are going to redecorate the hall prior to

starting a new parent and toddler group.'

Then they came back and said 'actually we could do the painting for you' and 'how about us asking some of the firms who work with us to buy some toys for your new group.'

So, that's how Keep Moat, aided by the apprentices of Lewisham College have given St Anne's Hall a totally new look, and, thanks to the generous gifts of toys and play mats, all is now set for the new Parent and Toddler group to start in its sparkling new premises.

So, thank you, Keepmoat, and thank you, apprentices of Lewisham College.