The St Albans Masorti congregation is hosting a playgroup open to the wider community in its shul premises.

“We now have this wonderful new building which we want to make the maximum possible use of,” said educational psychologist and shul member Hannah Morris, who is leading the playgroup. “We thought it be would be a good way of helping our members with young families while also promoting community cohesion.”

Supporters include local councillor Momotaz Rahim, who has pledged to publicise the group.