OH, baby - the new bandstand in Sanders Park is making a name for itself with its first official ceremony.

Tiny Skylar Weaver will be the centre of attention in the very first private function since the controversial £50,000 bandstand opened in June.

Mum Kate Cartlidge and dad Andrew Weaver, from Beech Road, Sidemoor, chose the bandstand as the setting to name their baby daughter.

"I used to hang around in the park a lot and both of us have been going there for years," said Andrew. "It's nice and peaceful and we thought the bandstand would be the ideal place."

The couple, who have been together for two years, asked Catshill Baptist Church leader, Dave Scourfield, to perform the dedication at 11.30am on Saturday September 21 in front of a hundred guests. He got permission from Bromsgrove District Council to use the bandstand, which has been the scene of various activities throughout the summer months, but has not been used before for a private ceremony.

"As a church, we're very happy to go where people want us," he said. "It won't be a religious baptism as such, it will be a dedication and I will thank God for the miracle of a baby."

The bandstand was criticised when it was first put forward as opponents said it was a waste of money and would be a target for vandals.

But Rob Heard, of the council's parks department, said the bandstand had been well respected. He said he was very pleased with the booking and he hoped more people would follow for other events.

"It's great to see the park used like this," he said. "It's such a pleasant location."

Andrew, aged 23, a former welder and narrowboat builder, and 19-year-old Kate, have decided to make it a special place for them and three-and-a-half month old Skylar.

They're planning to put chairs out around the bandstand so their family and friends can watch in comfort. And they've hired the park's club room for a reception afterwards to make a big day of it for their little girl.