A NEW playground has opened in Charford providing a fun and safe environment for young children on the estate.

The Prince's Trust has helped the Family Centre, in Humphrey Avenue, create a fun area for playful youngsters at the rear of its building.

Fresh paints and colourful murals have breathed life into the site, which now boasts a bouncy castle, sand pit, paddling pool, a tent and patio furniture.

Volunteers spent a week giving the play area a makeover and even provided the new equipment.

Family Centre manager Sue Mole is delighted which the transformation.

"Before we just had a fenced off area with a black safety surface. Now it's painted with cartoon characters, there are games painted on the floor and we have stacks of new equipment.

"It really is great and I can't thank the Prince's Trust enough. The children love it," she added.