Around eight to 14 children attend each session at the community centre while their mothers have the opportunity to take a time for a coffee and a chat.

Lisa Baxter, who has run the group since June, said: “For a lot of mothers it is an opportunity to socialise and relax. Once the children are playing together it means less running around for us.”

Elevenses with the Merkinch parents and tots. Pic: Phil Downie

The group is run under Highland pre-school guidelines and relies on funding to purchase equipment including toys, paint, tables and chairs.

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