NOAH'S Ark Pre-School, which is based in the grounds of Margaret Stancomb School in British Row, Trowbridge, is to close.

The pre-school has been running for more than 20 years but has had to close due to falling pupil numbers.

Tracy Lugg, pre-school leader, said: "There have been so many changes in the Early Years education system and increased yearly intakes into school nurseries, it has now become increasingly difficult to maintain sufficient numbers of children at the pre-school."

Its last day will be on October 20 and there will be a Halloween fancy dress party with drinks and food from 10.30am on October 19 for all who have been involved with the pre-school.