We looked after Rory today, he's 7 and always up for getting dirty! We took him to our local brook for some good old-fashioned fun. Finding several tiny fish with a home-made net, using a rope swing to swing across the brook, and finding a new friend to play with. This part is where the tunnel under the A1 comes out. There were quite a few tiny fish there, and he also found a pond skater, which we put into an ice-cream tub, until it was time to go home.
PS he did get muddy, and pretty wet too!
Oh ! Judith, the joy of the old fashioned play , and so great to pass these plays on to the next generation ! away from tablets, computers etc. - nothing like messing about in the river - discovering the wonders of nature - and Rory is enjoying the play and education gained in his day of play . fav
Ian