A playgroup run at a homeless hostel has won an award from an industry body.

The Stay and Play club, run by Epping Forest District Council at Norway House Homeless Hostel in Epping Road, North Weald, has been awarded a gold certificate by the Pre-School Learning Alliance.

The award takes into account health and safety, employment procedures, activities offered and record keeping.

The sessions take place on Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.30pm.