Castle Point MP Bob Spink was guest of honour at the opening of a kids' club that has had to change venue as it is so popular.
The Woodside Kids Club is now being run from Montgomery Infants School, in Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, as it has a bigger hall.
It's open - Bob Spink with Sara Parish at the kids' club Picture: TERENCE BUNCH
Staff at the club look after 52 children aged between four and 12 after school until 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
Sarah Parish, who owns the club, said: "We are delighted to have moved to Montgomery Infants School and I would like to thank the headteacher Pauline Washington and the governors for their support."
The club will still be operating its before-school and holiday club from Woodside Hall, Manor Road, Benfleet, but were limited under childcare laws to only allowing 32 youngsters into the after-school club due to the size of the venue.
Children who visit the club take part in a range of activities such as completing their homework, reading, spelling, painting, cooking, sewing and playing with toys - and are provided with a cooked dinner.
Published Wednesday, January 8, 2003
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