Eight colleagues from TG Lynes rolled up their sleeves to spend two days sanding, priming and painting the old iron railings at the front of Southbury Primary School on Swansea Road.

TG Lynes – based in Enfield for more than 20 years – also provided all the materials for the project.

Headteacher Rebecca Panteli said: “We are extremely grateful to our friends at TG Lynes for their invaluable support. The railings look much better and have given everyone a lift as they enter our building, which is 120 years old in parts but much loved.

“We are determined to provide the very best environment for our pupils, but it is difficult to budget for work like this when there are so many other demands. It’s fantastic that a local business like TG Lynes is willing to get involved and help us.”

Southbury Primary School’s relationship with TG Lynes began when the school won £5,000 through the business’ Helping Hands initiative in 2023. This is the second time TG Lynes has sent a team to work on the old railings.

Each member of staff at TG Lynes receives two paid volunteering days each year, which they can use to support good causes in the area.

Managing director Andrew Ingram, who personally took part in the recent railings project, said: “I’m really proud of our colleagues’ fantastic work at Southbury Primary School. We’ve developed a very positive relationship with the school since they won our Helping Hands competition last year.

“We’ve been part of the Enfield community since moving to the area two decades ago. Most of our team lives close by and we’re committed to giving back where we can.”