A COUPLE from Hilperton are proud to have opened a new children's play area in Triwbridge town centre.

Baloo's soft play centre, run by Barry and Lucy Coombs was officially opened on Saturday (Feb 16) by Trowbridge Mayor councillor Dennis Drewett and Town Crier Trevor Heeks.

The new soft play centre in Silver Street is suitable for children aged one to 12 and also hosts parties.

Mr Coombs said: "We are very excited about this. We wanted to do something where we could be together in a venture.

"We have put our savings into this and our family has helped too.

"Our kids Jasper and Summer helped with the name.

"Summer calls me ‘Ba’ and Lucy’s family call her Loo - so we went for Baloo’s."

Cllr Drewett said: "I would like to thank Baloo's for supporting the town centre development and providing more employment and more facilities.

"I wish them every luck with Baloo's."