JOIN the Tamar Community Trust this month for a day of forest fun at Cleave Woods on the Bere Peninsula.

The historic woodland is the perfect place to enjoy a family picnic, join a guided walk or get involved in forest school activities — which are all taking place on Saturday, July 16.

Gretta Madigan, from the Tamar Community Trust, said: ‘Cleave Woods is a very special community asset for all to enjoy. Come along and meet our existing team of dedicated volunteers and find out how you can get involved in helping us manage this magical woodland, home to a whole host of wonderful species.’

Between 11am and 1pm, the volunteers will be on hand to talk about the work involved in managing the woodland. Visitors can learn about cutting their own logs.

Enjoy a family picnic from 1pm to 2pm, then join a guided walk around the woods, discovering its natural and mining history, before trying your hand at forest school activities that may include a mini beast hunt, games and den building. The day ends at 4pm.

Cleave Woods, open to the public at all times, is just one of the three sites within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that the Tamar Community Trust manages. Together with Whacker Quay in South East Cornwall and the Tamar Trails in West Devon, regular maintenance and awareness raising activities are organised to keep these special areas at their very best.

Cleave Woods entrance is near Weir Quay, on the lane from Bere Alston. Please park considerately on the roadside (sat nav PL20 7BT, grid ref SX436651).

Everyone is welcome, no need to book, but for details contact Gretta on 01822 840081 or email [email protected]