THE Mayor of Crediton, Cllr Frank Letch, cut a ribbon to open a new business in Crediton on Saturday, July 11.

Crediton Baby Hub aims to support families in Crediton and the surrounding areas from conception to five years-old by providing a variety of classes and courses for parents and their children.

This includes Antenatal Education Courses, Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal and Mum and Baby Yoga, Baby Massage Courses and “Moo Music” classes (for children from 0-5), which are designed to explore music and the world around us in a multi sensory way.

Crediton Baby Hub has been started by Jess Atkinson, who said she wanted to support the community following the loss of the Children’s Centre in the town two years ago.

Jess explained that in addition, the Hub would also include a Mum2Mum Support Group - for mums suffering with postnatal mental health issues; an SEN Support Group - for parents with children with diagnosed SEN and a Dads Group - for dads, grandads, uncles and other male carers.

She said that everyone is invited to get in touch for further information. View the website at: http://creditonbabyhub.co.uk or telephone:

07932 364440 or follow on Facebook and Instagram @creditonbabyhub .

Cllr Letch said after he had cut the ribbon to open the new business: "How encouraging to open a business on the High Street at this time.

"I take my hat off to Jess and her staff for starting this very helpful venture."

Jess said that she would like to thank her husband, family and friends for their support and also Simon Newcombe from Mid Devon District Council and district councillor and Town Mayor, Cllr Frank Letch, for their support in helping the business get off the ground.