BANGOR-ON-DEE Playgroup intend to make full use of a New Opportunities Fund grant of £1,473.

The money will make a huge difference providing up-to-date educational toys and enabling the group to upgrade the current facilities at the village hall.

A group spokeswoman said: 'This is a real surprise and now that this award has been received it will be possible to improve facilities.

'Our next project is to provide an outside play area at the village hall for the children, enabling them to play safely in the fresh air.'

The playgroup, which was formed 35 years ago, meets on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday morning as well as Wednesday afternoon at the village hall next to the church.

A baby and toddler group meets on Thursday morning.