Around thirty Year 4 pupils from Gilwern Primary School became the newest Young Friends of Castle Meadows following a recent visit.

The group enjoyed a ninety minute long orienteering session in the warm sunshine, made more memorable for some who battled on after tussles with stinging nettles and another incident involving the rescue of a pair of pink trainers which had come adrift from the wearers foot in a boggy part of the meadows!

After a well deserved break the group showed off its knowledge about floodplains and then made its way to the ponds for some food chain activity games and a packed lunch.

More local schools will be welcomed for orienteering, pond dipping and other activities over the summer term.