Timberscombe Pre-school got together recently to try and boost its funds whilst involving the children – and came up with the idea of creating a coin tree

One of the parents thought of the idea, and the children saved up their change and filled the tree, raising £25.

“Our pre-school is a charity so every penny counts for us,” said a spokesman. “We currently have spaces from September so if anyone is interested in our lovely pr school get in touch - details can be found online.