Children at a Huntingdonshire nursery have received a donation of footballs to help them achieve their goals.

The youngsters at Jemima House Day Nursery, near Alconbury Weald, secured 52 footballs from the house developer, David Wilson Homes.

The nursery sits near the David Wilson Homes Alconbury Weald development on Senliz Road, so the developer decided to give the children the equipment to "inspire active play and enjoyment of sport".

Tracey James, Nursery Manager at Jemima House Day Nursery, said: "With physical development being integral in supporting the overall state of an individual's health and well-being, this gift from David Wilson Homes has been beautifully and gratefully received by all at the nursery.

"Many thanks indeed for helping us continue to stretch the legs - as well as the minds - of the precious little ones in our care."

Will Phair, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire, said that the company "aims to support the communities in which we build".

He added: "We hope the children at Jemima House Day Nursery will enjoy using the footballs throughout the season and continue to show an interest in sport."