YOUNGSTERS from Worcester soaked up the warm weather and party atmosphere, thanks to the Sure Start initiative.

The Government funded scheme has ploughed £5m into helping improve community facilities in Dines Green, Tolladine and Brickfields.

Fun was definitely on the cards at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, where children had the chance to meet giant parrots, play with musical inflatables and wear fancy dress.

A drop-in crche and improved parent and toddler groups are just some of the benefits the money has brought into the three areas during the last year.