A popular pre-school has become so successful it is being forced to search for new premises.

For 32 years, Wantage's Camel Pre-School has been a favourite choice for parents and youngsters in the town.

The group is based in the Guildry building in the grounds of St Mary's Convent, in Denchworth Road, but has become so oversubscribed that it has outgrown its home.

The pre-school caters for 51 children aged between two and four, and there are 50 on its waiting list. Currently, the pre-school can only take 24 youngsters per session.

Committee members are searching for suitable premises with a main room, outside play area, toilet and kitchen facilities so the pre-school can hold two sessions simultaneously.

Our picture shows George Francis, four, playing with building blocks at the pre-school.