CHILDREN had a party to celebrate the 10th birthday of a Runcorn nursery.

Halton MP Derek Twigg was a special guest at Ladybirds Nursery in Halton Lodge Children’s Centre in Grangeway.

Nursery manager Joanne Byrne said: “We look after over 100 children aged from three months to five years.

“Our children are offered play experiences aimed at helping them become confident, curious, creative and able learners with a focus on ensuring each individual child’s preferences and personality is celebrated.

“One of our most important developments has been to our outdoor space which is a real asset.”

Children can now play in a garden which has fruit trees and a pirate ship.

The nursery started as community pre-school and moved to its current location after being taken over by the Pre-School Learning Alliance.

It has been under new management since January 2014 and is run by a team of highly qualified, experienced staff.