RESIDENTS at a Grimsby apartment complex are enjoying their new colourful courtyard.
Cherry Blossom Court, Cambridge Road, is benefiting from a community grant from Longhurst And Havelok Homes to purchase plants and garden decorations.
Paul Whale, 54, has lived at the complex for 11 months, and applied for the grant to help spruce up the courtyard area.
He said: "We got a £500 grant from Longhurst And Havelok, which allowed us to start creating a nice garden for the other residents.
"A lot of the apartments look into the courtyard and it was very dreary.
"We spoke to Colin at Alford Garden centre who has been really helpful and gave us lots of plants and even a bird feeder.
"They put all the plants in pots and even delivered them for us.
"We are really grateful to him and all the staff.
"It has made a huge difference. But this is only the start. I really want to get some raised planters so the older residents can get gardening without having to bend over.
"We would really like a bench, or some outside seating for the summer."
Rachael Jones, of Longhurst And Havelok Homes, said: "The grant is part of our community chest fund.
"Anybody who is a Havelok resident can apply for up to £500 to improve where they live or any community group or club that they are a part of.
"To apply all you need to do is contact Havelok and you could be given the grant."
For further information, call 0800 1114013.
