Children's centre cob house built
25 June 2008
Image: Living here partnership: Sarah Baker, Head of Centre, Alan Cameron-Duff and Annabel Fawcus of Earthed, David Simpkins, Chair of Governors, Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Cllr Adrian Fullam, Cllr Jeff Coates, Cllr Venessa Newcombe, Katharine Pringle, Acting Snr. Teacher Philippa Wood, RAMM Family Learning Officer.
Westexe Children's Centre is now the proud owner of a traditional cob story telling house, thanks to collaboration with RAMM's Living Here project
Parents and children were intimately involved in the design and construction, drawing inspiration from nearby buildings, local history and the Museum's collections. The story telling centre will help the young children develop language and communication skills.
Cllr Rob Hannaford, Exeter City Council's Lead Councillor for Housing and Social Inclusion who officially opened the house said:
"It is so appropriate that the Children's Centre Storytelling House should start with a wonderful tale of cooperation. The enthusiasm of the children and parents, their hard work helping with construction, the dedication of the centre's staff and thoughtful guidance from our Museum have combined to give the centre this wonderful resource."
The event was attended by children, parents, neighbours, councillors and other community leaders.
Image: Living here partnership: Sarah Baker, Head of Centre, Alan Cameron-Duff and Annabel Fawcus of Earthed, David Simpkins, Chair of Governors, Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Cllr Adrian Fullam, Cllr Jeff Coates, Cllr Venessa Newcombe, Katharine Pringle, Acting Snr. Teacher Philippa Wood, RAMM Family Learning Officer.
