AN MP has showed his support for a charity-run play centre.

Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, had a tour around the Megacentre, on the Brooke Road Industrial Estate in Rayleigh, which has a large soft play area, a sensory room and a “megazone” laser war game.

It is run by the charity Active Christian Trust which raises money to fund programmes including youth work and support for families experiencing difficulties or who have children with additional needs.

Mr Francois said: “The centre carries out extremely valuable social work in the community assisting many families, so I was pleased to visit and show my support in person for the very good work they do.”