Children kick off an appeal

Nursery children celebrated the World Cup - while their parentsfear their pre-school may have to close unless more people enrol.

Draycott Pre-school, Church Lane, held a football event lastThursday to raise awareness of the facility and encourage moreparents to take their children along.

Toddlers decked out in red and white England-themed kit enjoyed aday with the Socatots organisation, which uses ball-based activitieswith youngsters and their parents.

Pat Hewitt, pre-school manager, said: "We have been around sincethe early 1970s and yet I still have people saying 'I didn't knowyou were here'.

"We are desperate to continue, but with just five children signedup to start in September we need at least another six to make itviable."

Anyone interested in sending their child to the pre-school shouldcall 07799 180602.

Pictured, Donald Jones dribbles the ball watched by ArchieBates, Holly Bingham and Joseph Durkin.