Volunteers are being asked to help fight vegetation on Birkrigg Common near Ulverston - a constant threat to the popular ancient stone circle and beauty-spot.

Volunteer work parties led by Morecambe Bay Partnership will take place on the Common every month through to September. The first work party of the season will take place on Thursday May 24 from 9.30am.

Volunteers will help undertake targeted vegetation clearance, to reduce bracken growth at this important and much loved Furness site, so helping to increase the visibility of, and reduce the risk to, important archaeological remains.

The work will also help to improve natural habitats, opening up grassland and encouraging grazing, allowing better feeding areas for birds and reducing further encroachment of bracken.

The first work party will meet at the Malt Kiln, Bardsea for tea/coffee at 9.30. Supervised children aged 8 and over are welcome.

Work will involve manual removal of vegetation with slashers/rakes and some lifting, so a degree of physical fitness is required. For more information visit www.morecambebay.org.uk/events