A SHORT film documenting the transformation of East Oxford Community Centre in January has been released by Oxford City Council.

Earlier this year Cowley Road-based paint expert Annie Sloan redecorated the whole of the venue with the help of a small army of staff and volunteers.

In the video, centre manager Claire Ford noted that the building was in need of a facelift and added: "When we were approached by the Annie Sloan team it came at the perfect time and it was really exciting."

The council took over the running of the building last September despite backlash from hundreds of local people and former organisers East Oxford Community Association.

To view the three-minute piece go to tinyurl.com/jdsrrrm