­LITTLE Bears Pre-School in Shebbear had cause for celebration with the opening of their new outdoor shelter.

The wooden shelter provides a stimulating outdoor area for children that extends the current space available to the pre-school. The rest of the outdoor area has also been refurbished and is now useable throughout the year.

The pre-school committee and staff have fundraised and applied for grants to complete the work. Among those who donated generously to the appeal were Holsworthy Energy Services Company, and Grassroots Grants.

BBC Radio Devon's Matt Woodley officially opened the shelter, joined by pre-school children, parents, members of the committee, Martin Prentice from the Holsworthy Energy Services Company and pre-school leader Jane Elston.