A NORTON playgroup is celebrating its first anniversary at its new home.

Brooklyn Pre-School Playgroup moved to Ryedale Community Leisure Centre in Bowling Lane, last year.

Playgroup leader Kate Grainger said: "At Brooklyn Playgroup we pride ourselves on having a wonderful outdoor space, filled with flowers, a sensory herb garden, fruit trees and fruit bushes.

"At present we have an abundance of frogs which the children are excited to watch and learn about. Our bug house is a cosy home for many minibeasts and we teach the children about caring for insects and all living creatures. This fits into many areas of the Early Years Curriculum.

Kate added: "In addition to our garden, we also have two playgroup pets, our guinea pigs Patricia and Floppy. The children love spending time with the guinea pigs and are encouraged to help care for them."