A soft play area in a Norfolk town is set to reopen after a major refurbishment.
The space at the Lighthouse Community Church in Sheringham had offered a free play area for up to 15 parents or carers with their pre-school children.
Due to its popularity, it was often full to capacity and the staff frequently had to restrict the number of children they could let through the doors.
So the team have been working on a new extension at the site, which has included work to improve the car park and mitigate some of the drainage issues.
And now, it has been revealed that the new soft play room will open on January 20, with an extended floor area alongside new tables and chairs.
More soft play pods and other play equipment are said to arrive in the coming weeks, with the entire scheme being fully completed by the dpring.
Project manager Chris Harrison said, “Despite some challenges along the way, we have been able to raise all the funds needed to build this extension, and it is clear that God has been blessing this venture.
"We are particularly grateful to the contractors, Ovamills, who have been so co-operative, efficient and friendly.
"We are also thankful for all the help given by the architects, Chaplin Farrant, and the civil engineers, Canhams.
"Big thanks must also go to those who have donated funds, as we could not have achieved all this without you.”
The Lighthouse Café and the ThreadBear shop reopened today (January 13) after the Christmas break.
The café staff hope to provide a limited soft play facility from Wednesday onwards until the new area is ready.
Maggie Rothe, café manager, said “We see Lighthouse Café and soft play area, alongside our ThreadBear shop selling pre-loved children’s clothes and toys, as providing vital outreach into our local community.
"We intend to continue to provide this enhanced soft play facility free of charge for Lighthouse Cafe customers.”
Lighthouse Café and ThreadBear shop are open 10.30am to 2.30pm, Tuesday to Friday each week.
