BOLTON business d2 Digital by Design is launching a new website and club for children aged between three and six.

It expects the Mouse Club to be a great hit for children in nursery schools and homes throughout the country.

The website includes fun stories and games which tie in with Early Learning goals as well as activities such as "Dot to Dot" and "Make A Card."

Children joining the club will also receive newsletters throughout the year and something special on their birthday.

The company, based in Manchester Road, produced educational websites for Channel 4 and Everton Football Club earlier this year and future developments include a maths website for the BBC.

Children from Moss County Primary School recently met designers and programmers and tried out the software.

d2 web designer Matthew McGuire said: "The visit from the children was a huge success.

"The Mouse Club and software we have produced is designed to introduce young children to computer skills in new and fun ways and it was great to see the children enjoying themselves."

The Mouse Club is the latest of a number of d2 projects for Early Year and primary schools.

It coincides with the release of its educational CD Rom "Mouse in the House" -- also for children aged three to six.