Norton Methodist Playgroup is hoping to have more fun with your Wish support

A Norton playgroup is hoping to keep the little ones entertained with the help of this year’s Wish campaign.

Norton Methodist Playgroup, which was set up in February 1977, offers free fun sessions to children of the surrounding communities.

Meeting every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, the group aims to develop the children’s social, motor and educational skills through a wide range of structured and free play activities.

Having entered The Gazette’s Wish campaign last year, the group used the Wish support they received from readers to help replace old and broken equipment.

This year, Barbara Hart, of the group, said: “In addition to internal fundraising, the Wish campaign will be used as a valuable resource to expand the provision of equipment and activities available to the children.”

Every year, The Gazette’s Wish campaign gives away thousands of pounds to not-for-profit groups and organisations benefiting the Teesside community.

Each registered group will be guaranteed a share of our £40,000 fund.

The more tokens a group collects, the bigger its share of the prize pot.

Although there are no more tokens to collect, there is still time to help by sending your tokens to your chosen group, which must submit them by 5pm on February 27.

To help Norton Methodist Playgroup, send your tokens to: 11 Gladesfield Road, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 2HS.