A nursery in north east Glasgow has been given a boost in the form of new play equipment after they were targeted by vandals.
Firebugs struck Hamiltonhill Learning Centre on November 16 causing extensive damage to two sheds containing toys and specialist equipment.
The majority of the outdoor play area was destroyed by the fire including new planters and playground equipment.
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Nursery staff were left heartbroken by the incident which happened just a few months after they created the outdoor garden area.
Frances Stokes, Head of Centre, said at the time: "We live in an area of very high deprivation. A lot of the kids live in high-rise or tenement flats so the outdoor space meant a lot to them.
"We spent a long time trying to get grant funding for these structures, and we raised some of the money ourselves, buying one piece of equipment here, another bit there. It's just a nightmare."
Thanks to a £500 donation from Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, the nursery has been able to purchase new play equipment to help them bounce back from the vandalism.
Ms Stokes shared pictures of the kids playing on their new equipment.
She said: “The original plan was to use the equipment outdoors but due to a fire and vandalism in November we have decided to keep it indoors … As you can see our babies are having great fun using the equipment.
“Thank you to all at Allied Vehicles for giving us the money. It is greatly appreciated.”
Allied Corporate Culture David Facenna added: “It’s such a shame when we see senseless incidents like this, but hopefully Allied’s donation will help put a smile back on the children’s faces.
“We hope the new nursery equipment will help keep a smile on their faces for some time to come.”
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