A CHILDcare centre is taking youngsters on an international trip thanks to a National Lottery grant.

Skerne Park Childcare Centre, in Darlington, has been given £2,822 from the Awards for All scheme for a 12 month multi-cultural awareness project.

Each month will be based on a different country, with youngsters taking part in cooking, cultural, music, arts and crafts activities.

Childcare co-ordinator Emma Clegg said: "We are thrilled to receive this award and have already begun consulting with the children on which countries they would like to be included."