A CHILDREN’S centre has been opened in the Golden Valley.

The Kingstone and Golden Valley Children’s Centre caters for families with children up to the age of five and was officially opened by Councillor Jenny Hyde.

The centre, based at Kingstone High School, will also run services from smaller venues, such as community halls and church buildings.

The open day included art and cooking activities and a fancy dress competition.

Celebrating the opening of the new Kingstone and Golden Valley Children’s Centre are administration assistant Gill Hambling (left), family support worker Mandie Preece and children’s centre manager Carole Harris. 083914-1.