Some of you may recall our efforts to refresh the courtyard, particularly the fundraising campaign we launched in June. Work has included installing the central garden bed featuring the magnolia tree.

Now, it was time to turn our attention to painting the cement. We started by scraping off the loose paint and cleaning the surface in preparation for painting. We then applied a coat of cement paint, which took a few hours. Andrew and Rob plan to add a second coat of paint. Rob also made a start on rendering the seating around the magnolia tree. Our team also made progress by adding linings to the community garden beds.

Next, we'll focus on building some garden beds and painting the brick facade.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers and especially to Wendy and Marelle who also helped out. You’ve made a significant impact on this project! We can’t wait to see the completed courtyard!