SMILES baby and toddler group, run by Sophie Marriner from Court Fields Community Preschool, welcomed Mayor of Wellington Cllr Janet Lloyd and Cllr Vivienne Stock-Williams from Wellington Town Council to thank the council for a £500 grant.

The money was put towards the cost of Sealife Softplay, a welcome addition to the new group formed at Easter.

Sophie has worked hard to get the group up and running in the Youth Centre on site next to the pre-school.

Sophie said she had always wanted to give something back to the community and offer a welcoming, fun, safe and supportive environment for parents in Wellington.

The group runs on Wednesdays 10-11.30am during term time at a cost of £1 per child.