A toy library used by thousands of children since it was set up more than 20 years ago could be forced to close.

Witney Toy Library is run by a committee of parents from St Mary’s Church, Church Green, Witney.

But the number of people serving on the committee has dwindled to three — all of whom are planning to step down or take less active roles from September.

If no-one comes forward, the library will close.

Trustee Louisa Nutt, whose three-year-old twins Millis and Bilbo use the library, said: “We are incredibly popular and it is always very busy.

“But we just cannot seem to be able to get other members to take on responsibilities.

“Without finding more people to take on these posts, we will have to dissolve the charity.”

The toy library, which is usually open every Tuesday morning for the 40-plus members and casual users to borrow toys, has closed for the summer as the three committee members will not be able to man all the sessions.

As well as toys to borrow, there is a subsidised cafe, arts and crafts and music sessions.

When the committee meets on Tuesday, September 8,, if no-one has come forward volunteering to become a trustee or committee member, it will be dissolved.

Ms Nutt said: “Since January we have been under threat of closure but now it is critical.

“If we have to close, it will be quite difficult for a lot of families because we have a lot of toys which they just couldn’t afford to buy.

“The sessions are also very cheap and open to everyone.”

It costs about £60 a week to run the and the current committee has enough funds to keep it running for at least a year.

Children and parents can join for £20 a year, or pay £1.50 per session.

Mum-of-two Lou Lou Pulford, 29, said: “I would be devastated if it had to close, it would be a real blow for the children.”

Anyone who is interested in becoming a committee member should either email millbo@talktalk.net or go to St Mary’s Church at 10.30am on September 8