A NURSERY has joined thousands across the UK to raise awareness of a genetic condition.

Stepping Stones Nursery, in Penymynydd, has marked Down's Syndrome Awareness Week by wearing odd socks and decorating their nursery.

Helen Bowyer, owner, said it is important to show the children that everyone should be treated the same regardless of whether they have the condition.

She said: "This week is Down's Syndrome Awareness Week and we have coloured in pictures and made sock bunting and decorated the nursery.

"All children and staff have had to come wearing odd socks which is what the charity is asking people to do.

"Staff have also made sock biscuits and are selling them at the nursery.

"So far we've raised £90 but we are hoping that by the end of the week we will have raised more.

"It's gone really well and we've raised quite a lot of money. More people have been putting their orders in for the biscuits."

Attending the nursery is Robyn Baker, who has Down's Syndrome.

Helen added: "We love having Robyn at our nursery but she's treated the same as other children. It's really important that children with Down's Syndrome get the same opportunities and same chances as other children do.

"Robyn has been coming since she was a baby and we are delighted to help raise awareness for the charity."

The Down's Syndrome Association has asked people to mark the day on March 21 by wearing odd socks. This is to symbolise the extra chromosome (chromosome 21).

Robyn's mum, Alison Baker, said: "As Robyn's mum I'm thrilled to see her nursery mark this day. Everyone has had loads of fun while remembering how important it is to see every child is included."