QUAD FORCE - THE RETURN!

Work on transforming the quadrangle at Central Technology College is continuing apace - thanks to our dedicated bunch of Voices volunteers.

The Ground-Force-meets-Changing-Rooms makeover at Gloucester's Central Technology College is really starting to lick the quad into shape.

See the progress for yourself by looking through our picture galleries - just click on the links below.

Digging in: weeding and planting

The task force of volunteers from the community action team at Cheltenham & Gloucester turned up with spades, shovels, secateurs and wheelbarrow-loads of enthusiasm to continue the work they had begun three weeks earlier.

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WEB LINKS Gloucester Education Action Zone Cheltenham and Gloucester The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. FACTS + Central Technology College is one of three secondary schools and 20 primary schools in the Gloucester Education Action Zone, part of the Government’s initiative to raise standards and revive inner city communities.

Stage two saw the team:

- digging more flower beds

- clearing more rubbish

- weeding paths

- creating a boules pitch

- working on the amphitheatre

- finishing the giant chessboard

- sprucing up seating areas

BBC Director General Greg Dyke paid a visit and was impressed by the progress

There is still lots more work to be done but the transformation scene is well on its way.

On a recent visit to Gloucester, the BBC's Director General saw for himself the work that is going on at Central Technology College and met pupils and staff.

We'll bring you the next update as it happens.

If you would like to help out with the next stages of the Quad Force project call the BBC Radio Gloucestershire Action Desk on 01452 331133 or email simon.williams01@bbc.co.uk

Set piece: the team with the completed giant chess board