Rotary clubs in Wiltshire has raised £42,000 to provide a new mobile classroom.

Eleven clubs from across Wiltshire, including the local Rotary Club of the South Cotswolds, raised £12,000 and successfully applied for a grant of £30,000 from the worldwide Rotary Foundation to purchase the new unit for the Life Education Centre.

The arrival of the new mobile classroom was celebrated at a reception attended by some 60 guests including deputy Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, the High Sheriff of Wiltshire and the chairman of Wiltshire Council.

The Life Education Centre mobile classroom visits many of the primary schools in Malmesbury and the surrounding villages to provide children aged 4 to 11 with the knowledge and skills needed to make the right decisions in life.

The programme includes education on health, relationships and wellbeing.

Phil Tanner, president of Royal Wootton Bassett and District Rotary Club, said: “The way the rotary clubs in Wiltshire have rallied round to raise the money demonstrates the strong commitment of rotary to support its local communities.

"I would like to thank all the clubs who donated to this appeal.

"This will benefit children across Wiltshire for many years to come.”

The latest mobile classroom replaces the previous one which has now reached the end of its useful life.

Peter Wyman, president of the Rotary Club of the South Cotswolds, said that the club will continue to support the Wiltshire Life Education Centre throughout his presidential year.