If your children are interested in the changes happening in nature as summer ends and finding out more about hootin’ tootin’ owls, pond dipping and butterflies then don’t miss the monthly meetings of the Cambridge Wildlife Watch, the junior branch of the Wildlife Trusts, at Milton Country Park. The sessions which take place on the first Saturday of each month are aimed at children aged 8 to 12 but younger children are welcome accompanied by parents.

New groups have also started up in Ely and Cambourne. For more details about the Cambridge group phone 01223 233931 or email cambridgewildlifewatch@hotmail.co.uk