A community group donated £500 towards a pre-school's bid to build a sensory room for children to enjoy.

Kelvedon Community Association donated the cash after learning about Kelvedon and Feering Pre-school's plans to create the space at its Docwra Road premises.

Andrew Doughton, vice-chairman of Kelvedon Community Association, said: "We love to help local groups in the village, but this is only the second time we've donated to a charity involving children.

"We're thrilled to be helping the future of this village."

The money will be used to turn a shed in the garden of the school into a sensory and quiet room.

Simone, an early years educator and special needs coordinator at the pre school, said: 'We are so grateful for this money, as it will enable us to create the sensory room, a quiet place with very neutral coloured and sensory toys, for all children, but especially those with special needs to come and relax.

"It will be for three or four children at a time, a place away from the hustle and bustle.

'We are always looking for donations to help us improve the pre school, as we are a charity, so this money from the Kelvedon Community Association is greatly appreciated. We can not thank them enough.'