MUMS in the Okehampton area will find it easier to breast feed their children thanks to a new guide being produced by local projects.

The Barnardo's Sure Start Children's Centres in Okehampton and Hatherleigh are listing all of the local venues which welcome breastfeeding in their premises. The free leaflets were launched at Red Lion Yard on Thursday, August 1.

Jenny Knibb from Hatherleigh Children's Centre said: 'We have had a lot of interest, and the launch has gone well to get the message out there.

'It is great to find so many businesses in the area that are supportive of breast feeding.

'It can be difficult for mums to go out and about while breast feeding, so these places and this list is designed to make that easier.'

Families got to enjoy fun activities and receive more information about how the two children's centres can help them to achieve their potential.

The event was organised as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

Parents can also obtain leaflets from the children's centres directly, in the Ockment Centre in Okehampton and Bowling Green Lane in Hatherleigh.

Both projects also provide breastfeeding groups at the same venues, in Okehampton on Mondays from 1.30pm to 3pm and in Hatherleigh on Wednesdays from 10.30am to noon.

The children's centres also provide a wide range of other activities including parenting programmes, baby massage, first aid, play sessions, help with speech and language, and signposting to health services, training and employment.

Call Okehampton Children's Centre on 01837 658621 or Hatherleigh Children's Centre on 01837 811190 for more information.