YOUNGSTERS at a Gravesend pre-school celebrated 10 years of learning with past pupils and helpers.

The group, attached to Istead Rise Primary School, Downs Road, celebrated its 10th anniversary and staff threw a party for its current crop of Young Risers.

Supervisor Lorna Nolan said: "Over the years we have seen our children develop. "We thought it would be a great opportunity for ex-pupils and parents to visit us again.

"The children had a marvellous day but were more interested in the birthday cake than anything else."

Young Risers, which provides a range of activities for pre-school children, runs five days a week from 9am to noon.

November 30, 2001 16:38