THE staff at Tavistock Area Children's Centre are welcoming everyone to an open day next week.

The centre, based at the new Tavyside Health Centre in Abbey Rise, works with all families and carers with children from birth to five years. At the open day on Friday December 16 there will be mince pies and light refreshments for the adults and some fun and games for the children.

The centre is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for help and advice on all aspects of parenting and childcare.

Oliver Mackie, team leader, said: 'We have some great ideas for extending the services in the future, but we are really keen to hear from parents and carers as to how they would like to be involved in it's development.'

The new building means sessions such as Boobie Babies (breastfeeding group), 'Dads Play' sessions, a Young Parents group, antenatal and other sessions can be run from the purpose built centre. Staff will be available to show visitors around the building, discuss their services, work, and the aims and objectives of the centre. For more information call 01822 614210.