A MOTHER and toddler group on Enfield Highway is celebrating its 25th birthday today.

The Rainbow Club was set up by first-time mother Sandra West and Maria Sawyer in 1987 at Albany Church.

Ms West said the club did not get off to a flying start, but has since grown to be firmly established in the community.

He said: “The weather was so bad that first day that both Maria and I were late arriving, but we could see by the tracks in the snow that one brave soul had attempted to come.”

A party is being held today to mark the anniversary, and members of the club past and present have been invited along.

Ms Sawyer, who still leads the club, said: “We would love to see as many people as possible who have been connected with the group come along to celebrate with us.

“Whether they came as a child or a parent, grandparent or childminder, whether it was years ago or if they are current members all will be welcome.”

The party is taking place at 3pm at the church in Hertford Road.