A DEDICATED nursery director has retired after more than 17 years of commitment to nurseries, their staff and pupils.

Sunrise Nursery in Ludlow Close, Winsford, (Over Hall Community Enterprises Limited) came together to celebrate Judith Wicksted, who was behind the original set up of Over Hall Community Enterprises before opening the first Sunrise Nursery in 2005.

Judith worked at Over Hall Primary School alongside the head teacher to set up the nursery to support the community with affordable childcare and education.

She played a huge part in the recruitment of staff and took on the role of health and safety director of the board.

Lindsey Weedall, chair, along with Natalie Moore-Copnall, area manager and Barbara Coldrick, director, presented Judith with a small token of appreciation as she stepped down as a director.

Natalie said: "I have worked with Judith for more than 16 years and she has always been a fan of a ‘plaque’ to celebrate staff’s time at Sunrise, so we felt she definitely deserved one of her own."

Over Hall Community Enterprises now have three successful Sunrise Nurseries across Winsford and Northwich.

The chair and board of directors would welcome any new members to join the Over Hall Community Enterprises Limited.

If this is of interest to you please get in touch, via email to chair@sunrisenursery.org.uk.