Green Shoots celebrates its birthday (30443/1)PIRATES, fairies and clowns celebrated the first birthday of a pre-school on Friday.

Children and staff at the Green Shoots pre-school, Trowbridge, dressed up and were entertained by the Sunshine Clowns, party games and a bouncy castle.

Manager Ann Williams said: "The success of Green Shoots is down to our excellent staff working with the community, which has supported us in providing high quality care for pre-school children."

Green Shoots employs 17 staff and cares for children between four months and five years, as well as providing an after school club for five to 12-year-olds.