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* A local fisherman has donated a rescued boat to Wells Nursery School in Norfolk for the children to use in their outdoor play. After finding the boat abandoned in Wells harbour, Daniel Warnes gave it a lick of paint and invited other locals to contribute parts to the project. The boat was soon fitted out with a new mast, an engine, a radio, levers and a control panel. Nursery teacher Janice Whitaker said, 'The children are delighted with their new boat. They have been pretending to be fishermen, coastguards and pirates. We are very grateful to Daniel for all his hard work.'

Nursery teacher Janice Whitaker said, 'The children are delighted with their new boat. They have been pretending to be fishermen, coastguards and pirates. We are very grateful to Daniel for all his hard work.'

* West Exe Children's Centre in Exeter held a special spring fete with cream teas and donkey rides to say goodbye to a long-standing member of staff. Pat Cusa is retiring as family services manager and will be greatly missed after working at the centre for 17 years. During her time there, Mrs Cusa helped set up the Merry Go Round children's toy library, which she will continue to run in retirement.

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