CHILDREN at St John's Playgroup are enjoying the delights of their new garden area, after it was recently revamped by church members.

Volunteers remoulded the garden at St John's Church Hall, adjacent to the church on Adam's Hill, and planted bulbs and pansies. The playgroup's leader Karen Smith said: "It's very nice for the children, especially as OFSTED is encouraging outdoor learning.

"They can experience planting, growing and watering plants, and we encourage them to do activities such as sweep up the leaves.

"They also take chalk to do writing outside."