CHILDREN and residents in Heathfield are being encouraged to enjoy the first Community Day.

Being held in the grounds of St Catherine's School, Musket Road, the event is aimed at bringing the community together and promote services offered by voluntary groups and organisations in the area.

The day has been organised by a committee comprising members of Heathfield Community Centre, community health visitors, police, Messy Church, Bovey Tracey town council and the Moors Edge Children's Centre.<