One hundred and twenty pupils from Prestbury School visited Doe Meadow over four days to learn about the river and its inhabitants.

A whole host of bugs and beasts were spotted and later, painted on to ceramics.

Sara Rodway said: "The Doe Meadow team were shattered at the end of the four days, but we'd enjoyed it so much and are sure the children did too."

We're hoping to get some pictures of the day posted here soon.

Thirty-four pupils from Hulme Hall School were the first to experience Doe Meadow's Minibeast Adventure - and they loved it!

The day started with a tour of the ten zones, where they learnt about habitats, diets and even toileting habits of many of Doe Meadow's wild residents.

The morning was concluded with a duck race along part of River Bollin, where we all got very wet - but it was great fun!

After our lunch, we met some of the animals from the rescue hospital: polecats and ferrets entertained and amused; the baby ducklings were so cute; and the squirrel was in a bad mood.

Sara Rodway said: "We were quite nervous before our first school visit arrived, but the pupils of Hulme Hall were brilliant and helped us to make the day a really enjoyable experience for all of us.

"We've had some lovely thank-you letters from some of the pupils and we hope they'll all come back and see us again soon."

We're hoping to get some pictures of the day posted here soon.

Local teachers have been discovering about an exciting new educational resource, which will bring learning and fun to hundreds of children in the area.

Wildlife Wonders, at Doe Meadow in Langley, offers children and the local community the chance to experience first hand the wonders of the Cheshire countryside. Its meadow and marshland; pond and access to River Bollin, attract some of Britain’s most incredible animals and insects.

Teachers and education providers learnt about how much Doe Meadow has to offer and how its resources fit within the national curriculum. There wsas also a chance to visit the site; meet some of the animals from the Wildlife Rescue hospital, as well as talking to local teachers Lucinda Hodges BSc Hons Botany / Geography, and Sandra Reynolds MSc Geography, PGCE; and artist Jeff Teasdale, who are already enjoying the site.

Sara Rodway, a State Registered Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics, owns and runs Doe Meadow. She said: “We’re really excited about the future of Doe Meadow and the part it has to play in the lives of local children and the wider community.”

The site has recently been fenced off and access is now by appointment only: “This was necessary to ensure the safety of the site and its many inhabitants and, more importantly, the safety of the children that use it,” added Sara.

Doe Meadow has big plans for the future. Work will start later this year on Oriental and Silk Gardens, as an additional educational and attraction venue.

Margot P Mooselet was born on Monday, 9th March 2009, at 6.30am. Although needing some attention from the fantastic vets at the Equine Centre, mother and baby are doing fine.