A NEW soft play centre has opened in Amblecote to rave reviews.
Little Lobsters at The Crystal Centre on Platts Road was officially unveiled on Sunday (June 26) by councillor Shaz Saleem.
The sea-themed centre for under fives, which is run by former teacher Michelle Hindle, opened to the public on Monday (June 27).
Married mum-of-one Michelle said: "We had a fabulous day on Sunday.
"We had over 30 people attend.
"Family, friends and local businesses and our VIP Shaz Saleem.
"Shaz cut our ribbon and officially opened our centre.
"Our first day saw over 80 children through our doors and so far all 5 star reviews!"
Shaz is Cabinet Member for Highways and Public Realm at Dudley Council.
Michelle, who has been a teacher for a decade and used to teach at Summerhill Primary in Tipton, has opened the centre after deciding she needed a change of direction.
She spent three months transforming the former bathroom shop with the work a real family affair as a string of family members helped out.
The centre has a range of areas for role play including a play kitchen and a construction area. Each session ends with a story time and there are also craft sessions.
It also boasts a cafe selling drinks, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, paninis and cakes.
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