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Last Updated: Thursday, 16 June 2005, 10:16 GMT 11:16 UK
In Pictures: Laer's childcare revolution
A church in Laer
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Laer is close to the city of Muenster and is popular with young couples who work in Muenster but want to live in the country.
A woman pushing a pram
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The birth rate in Laer is well above the German average.
A kindergarten
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This is one of the six nurseries that have been set up in Laer.
House under construction
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New houses are being built as more and more people are attracted to Laer, some of them because of the good childcare facilities.
Town hall
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This 17th Century town hall is one of the oldest buildings in Laer.
Windmill
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The area around Laer is popular with cyclists and one of the landmarks is this windmill.



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