A church is calling for volunteers for a project to spruce up its hall which is “in need of a bit of TLC”.

The Great Big Church Hall painting project is set to take place from August 3 to 15 at St Gabriel’s Church in Aldersbrook.

The church celebrated its centenary last year.

Gill James, of the Aldersbrook Families Association, said: “Many of you have associations with St Gabriels Church Hall in Aldersbrook.

“It is at the heart of the community and we have used it for many an activity from parties to pilates.

“It gets well knocked about and is in need of a bit of TLC.

“The vicar has managed to source some free paint from Forest Recycling and lots of us, not just church-goers, who use the church hall are going to take part in this summer's big paint job in the first two weeks of August to brighten it up a bit.”

To get involved email: gilljames@btinternet.com