Once upon a time there was a dragon...

Helen Tupman, one of the parent volunteers involved in the Stay and Play session, which is free of charge and held every Thursday from 1.30pm, said: “The children really enjoyed dressing up and listening to a special performance of George and the Dragon.

“We’re a very friendly group and everyone in the area is welcome to call in even with new babies who will enjoy watching what’s going on.”

The centre in Nursery Lane is open most days and offers a variety of services for the parents of young families and is always looking for ideas to support fathers as well as mums.

With council backing the charity Action for Children runs centres at Dale Street, Kingsway, Lillington, Sydenham and Westgate and Newburgh schools in Warwick. For more information ring Sue Chilvers on 315586.