A special corner for Casey, a young girl who died in a road accident, was officially opened at the weekend.

The new Casey's Corner, an enchanted garden built at Riddlesden St Mary's Primary School in memory of pupil Casey Mason, was opened on Saturday.

Casey, pictured, who was nine, died after being knocked down by a lorry in April 2004. She was a year five pupil at the school, in Grange Road.

A remembrance plaque, on the archway leading into the quiet triangular garden, was also unveiled on the day, with the words "She lives on in our hearts" attached.

Casey's parents, Debbie Haley and Stuart Mason, were both present at the official opening.

Ms Haley, 37, of East Avenue, Keighley, said: "The garden is a wonderful place which the school has put together in memory of Casey. She would have liked it. She loved gardening.

"She was a bright, loving little girl. She was very friendly to anyone - she was my baby."

Casey had gone out on her bicycle with her cousin to the shop when the accident happened.

Ms Haley said she missed Casey being around and said it still felt like the day that she left her. She said she would continue to visit the garden and see how it progressed over the years.

The garden includes a winding pathway, a pavement maze, a willow tunnel, a birdbath and 12 smiley faced wooden toadstool seats, built with Casey in mind.

A stone archway and a Victorian window, rescued from the school's old, demolished building in Banks Lane, have also been installed.

Deputy head at the school, Keith Davis, said: "Casey would have been delighted with the garden. I could just see her sitting in there among the lilac bushes and listening to the birds.

"She was a really pleasant little girl."

who got on very well with everybody."

He added: "There was a Casey's Corner going to made in Stockbridge. I wish there could be 100 Casey's Corners, places where children can relax and be happy."

He said the garden would continue to evolve and there would always be something more to do.

The school also had a balloon launch on Saturday, which was the day of the spring fair, with a big lilac balloon let off into the air first in memory of the little girl.

Mr Davies said: "Lilac was Casey's favourite colour and her favourite shrub. The launch was symbolic because Casey went first to the place where everyone else will one day follow."

Landscaper Phil Taylor carried out the work on the garden, which was financed through various means. The school also raised funds through various activities and support was received from Riddlesden and East Morton Urban Initiative, the Oak Fund and the Friend's of St Mary's.