Children and their parents met in Jephson Gardens last week to remember the opening of Leam-ington Spa and District Twins Club in 1983.

More than two decades since it was started, the group is still offering the parents of twins a chance to meet others in the same situation.

The club is appealing for any of the founding parents or children from 25 years ago to come forward so they can attend a summer party on Sunday.

Organiser Lucinda Thornton joined the group when she found out she was pregnant with twins Annabelle and Jamie who are now two-and-a-half.

She found the club while looking for advice on the internet.

Describing the group, she said: "The twins club offers mothers a chance to speak with people who understand the issues of having twins. Normally people just say; 'I don't know how you cope which isn't very helpful. We offer the chance for mothers to discuss problems with people who have been through the same thing and it is a great help."

Membership entitles parents to discounts on toys, equipment, holidays and many other things needed to raise twins.

Second hand sales, parents' nights out and children's outings such as trips to Cotswold Wildlife Park are also offered.

The club meets on Tuesdays between 10am and noon. Visit:

www.warkcom.net/leamingtontwins