Inviron, the leading building services and facilities management provider, have transformed unused office space at RAF Brize Norton into a modern and well-equipped Cafe.

The Oasis Cafe, which was officially handed over to RAF Welfare and Salvation Army volunteers at the end of January, is a welcome addition to the Base. It is open to all personnel, although it is envisaged the Cafe will primarily be used by trainees at the Defence Movements and Parachute Training School, Junior Ranks and as a meeting place for families.

Inviron's transformation of the former office block included removing walls, replacing flooring, refurbishment and decoration of the interior and exterior, as well as designing and installing a new kitchen and serving counter.

Richard Cordier, Inviron's project manager, said: "This building has been completely refurbished and we hope the Welfare Team and Salvation Army volunteers, who will be running the Cafe, are pleased with both our and the DCRE Team's efforts. We have provided a fresh, modern and comfortable space for the young RAF trainees to use during their leisure time and for the families of our servicemen and women to meet."

Flt Lt Liz Brassington, Officer In Charge (OIC), RAF Brize Norton, commented: "Inviron's project manager, Richard Cordier, galvanised the cafe build and I have had extremely high levels of confidence in the end result and Inviron. He has always assisted when required and has helped produce an excellent Cafe that will be a treasured welfare facility at Brize Norton.

"Inviron, along with the DCRE, kept constant lines of communication open with me, as OIC, and walked a fine line ensuring that the RAF's needs were met alongside both the practicalities and cost implications."