Little Pinetrees Pre-school, at the back of the Pinehurst People's Centre in Olive Grove, has had a long-running problem with vandalism.

Last week we reported how vandals using an air rifle shattered six double-glazed windows at the site, causing repairs which are estimated to be in the region of £500.

"One has to be careful that the actions of a few doesn't lead to an area becoming stigmatised," said Liz Evans, coordinator of Sure Start, which runs pre-school playgroups and activities for parents of children under four.