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Play area rises from ashes
By Laura Marcus,
Nursery World,
30 August 2007
A childcare centre attacked by arsonists has rebuilt its outdoor area with help from the local community in Edinburgh.
Cowgate Under-Fives Centre was purpose-built in 2002 and won a top prize at the Edinburgh Architectural Association awards. Last October the outdoor playhouse and three rowan trees were burned down by arsonists. Fundraising by the community brought in £6,000 for refurbishment. An official re-opening party for the newly christened 'Willow House' was held last Thursday as a way to thank the parents, staff and local residents for their contribution. Cowgate manager Lynn McNair said, 'It could have been something that went sour, to be honest. What was missing...
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