IT’S RHYME time for Stay & Play groups run by Catholic Care at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School on Mondays and Keighley Catholic Centre on Wednesdays.

The groups, which provide morning activities for babies and toddlers in the surrounding community, have launched this year’s Rhyme Challenge.

This came as a result of the group winning the Runners Up Award in last year’s Bradford Libraries Rhyme Challenge, and group leader Rachel Parker winning the Practitioner Award.

Rachel said: “The groups aim to provide a safe nurturing environment for babies and toddlers to develop through play, and for parents and carers to make friends and reduce the social isolation that can often accompany the transition into parenthood.

“There are limited opportunities locally for pre-school children and their carers to come together and have good old-fashioned fun.”

Rachel wants to develop the groups further, but needs volunteers. Anyone wishing to help, or put their children of the waiting list, should call Rachel on 07739 975025.