The North Swindon Family Centre was officially opened by TV actress Belinda Lang yesterday, and should prove a lifeline for parents at times of stress.

As the actress said, no-one teaches you to be a parent, you learn as you go along.

And many parents do reach breaking point with a demanding child to cope with.

The new centre aims to provide support for anyone feeling that way and a warm and caring environment for families who do not have a problem too.

And our praise must go to the fundraisers and vounteers who have made such a worthwhile project possible.