Two England football internationals and a world boxing champion put smiles on the faces of children.
Spurs stars Jamie Redknapp and Les Ferdinand and former WBU world light welterweight champion Jason Rowland dropped in to help present a cheque for £5,000 to the Adventure Playground for People with Special Needs.
The sports stars presented the money, donated by Philip Green Memorial Trust, to pay for repairs to the fire damaged building in The Fryth, Basildon.
Happy - Peter Barry, with the cheque, is seen with Jamie Redknapp, seated, Les Ferdinand, left, Jason Rowland, right, and trust chairman Cyril Paskin Picture: NICK ANSELL
Eight weeks ago, arsonists set alight a car outside and the fire quickly spread, causing extensive damage.
Volunteer Peter Barry, along with 50 children who regularly use the playground, received the cheque from trust chairman Cyril Paskin.
The North London-based trust plans to donate thousands to the playground in the new year to help pay its £50,000 annual running costs.
Anyone who needs money or help for underprivileged or handicapped children can call the trust on 07957 364474
Published Tuesday October 15, 2002
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