Forest Fun

Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's great to visit forests and woodlands. So say pupils from Hull's Polish School. They are Manuel, Kinga, Alicja, Weronika, Marta, Mavcin and Karol.

Things to do in woods or forests

look at animals find insects listen to birds singing go for a picnic take photographs play games But be careful not to... cut down trees or plants hurt animals start fires drop rubbish (take it home with you!) shout or play loud music take anything away with you go in a car (unless there is a special route) let dogs get out of control Places to visit nearby Humber Bridge Country Park (next to the Humber Bridge) has woods, meadows, ponds, cliffs and a sculpture trail. There are lots of fun events and activities too e.g. storytelling, nest building and working with willow! For more details visit the website www.graydk.karoo.net And a bit further away, there's Dalby Forest, which is in the North York Moors National Park. The nearest village is Thorton le Dale. There is a visitors' centre and lots of fun things to do like badger watching, star watching, hiring a bike and guided walks. For more details visit the website www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest

Winner

In April, we asked you to send in your pictures of your favourite animal. There were lots of great pictures, so thank you to everyone who sent them in. These are the wining entries. Each will receive a prize soon.

Winner Rianna Prest aged 8 Runner up Gemini Wood aged 9 1/2

Forest Competition

Tell us about your dream trip to a forest or wood in more than 200 words, and send it, together with your name, address and age to: 'Forest Competition', Hull Children's Fund, Municipal Buildings, Trippett Street, Hull HU2 8AA. The closing date is June 27th. The winning entry will receive a prize.