A new nursery has opened in North Douglas.

The Beehive Douglas officially opened in Governor’s Hill last month in the old Pumpkin Patch nursery.

A Beehive spokesperson said: ‘For more than 30 years, the Pumpkin Patch has has been a much-loved part of the Cronk-y-Berry community, caring for generations of children and building lasting relationships with Island families.

‘We are incredibly proud of its history and excited to begin this new chapter as “Beehive Douglas”.

‘Our sister nursery, Beehive Onchan, proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, marking four decades of providing a warm, nurturing and happy environment for children to learn, play and grow.’

The new nursery was opened officially by Speaker of the House of Keys David Ashford MBE on October 26.

Speaking about the ceremony, the childcare firm’s spokesperson added: ‘It was a wonderful occasion, celebrating not only our new name but also the rich history of both nurseries and the many families who have been part of our journey.

‘Bringing our two nurseries together under the Beehive name represents an exciting step forward, allowing us to build on decades of experience while continuing to provide the same loving, nurturing care that families have come to know and trust.

‘Although our name has changed, our commitment to the children and families in our care remains exactly the same.

‘A heartfelt thank you to all our families, past and present, and our wonderful staff who have helped make both nurseries what they are today.

‘One Beehive family, two wonderful nurseries, and a shared passion for giving children the very best start in life!’