Now's the time for the young parents of Penhill, Pinehurst and Gorse Hill to put on their thinking caps and make a list of what their area needs.

The Sure Start scheme, which looks at ways in which life can be improved for parents with children aged four and under, has a chance of a £1.4 million windfall.

The first step is for parents to decide what they want, be it better medical, creche or playground facilities.

We know from reports which appear in the columns of this newspaper that some facilities need improving.

So don't just sit there, take time to get involved and life could get better.