Children have more play equipment to enjoy, thanks to their parents and Bicester Lions.

Sue Constable with Brian Tagg of the Lions and Nicola McNaught

The Lions contributed £600 towards a softball pit after about £3,000 was spent by Merton Parent and Toddler Group on several items.

Group fundraiser Sue Constable said: "We wanted some soft play equipment for the youngest children so they had somewhere safe when the older children were running around.

"In fact. all the children like the softball pit and a model house. We do appreciate what the Lions have done for us."

The group holds sessions in the village hall in Merton, near Bicester, for children aged up to four.