A determined fundraising appeal has meant children at a Braintree school have now got more apparatus to use at playtimes.

All aboard - Beckers Green pupils try out the new playground train Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON

Beckers Green Primary School, Beckers Green, has taken charge of a new climbing frame and toy train.

Year six teacher, Julie Lee-Ranson, 38, said: "The money was raised by the Beckers Green parents' association. The climbing frame was put in at the end of last term."

And Mrs Lee-Ranson was quick to point out who to give thanks to.

"It's all down to two ladies really. Carolyn Martin and Linda Dorrian are parents of pupils. They've both retired now but their hard work made this possible," she said.

Published Tuesday November 18, 2003

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