AUTISTIC children in Melksham have a brand-new adventure area to play in after a sensory garden received a £1,500 makeover.

Children attending the Queensway Centre part of St Michael's School were delighted with their new playground.

It was built by 18 volunteers from Zurich Financial Services who transformed the sensory garden in a one-day challenge.

The Queensway Centre caters for children aged between four and 11 The adventure area features play equipment concentrating on stimulating the senses.