Pictured: The refurbished living and dining area in The Lodge is now a warm, cosy space for everyone to enjoy

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Thanks to the hard work of staff within our Children & Families team The Lodge in Glasgow Road, Camelon has had a bit of a make-over.

Working with a budget of £10,000, new flooring, painting, furnishings and general maintenance was carried out throughout the building which will now be used by care experienced brothers and sisters to spend quality time together in a homely setting.

While the priority is for brothers and sisters to stay together, it’s not always possible but The Lodge will now provide an opportunity for emotional bonds and connections to be maintained and grown with regular meetups in the warm, safe, setting.

Whether it’s cosying up on the sofa watching a film, playing games or enjoying a meal together, there’s something to suit all age groups.

Sharon Laing, Service Manager said: “The Lodge is part of our commitment to Keeping the Promise. Having a dedicated space for brothers and sisters to meet is important and will make sure that when they are unable to live together their special bond is nurtured.

“The Justice Community payback team carried out all the painting and our staff pulled out all the stops in making this a lovely space for everyone to enjoy and feel comfortable in.  Young people were also involved in selecting items for The Lodge to make sure it was cosy and homely.”

 

Pictured: The living room before the fresh new look was created