YOUNG people aged between 12 and 17 are being invited to Fell Foot by the National Trust on Sunday to continue the site’s first ever Youth Ranger programme.

The programme began last month, when five young people spent the morning getting to know each other and the ranger team, completing an outdoor trail before getting down to hands-on practical conservation work.

The youngsters were working in an area not normally accessible to the public, near to the south meadow on the edge of the lake near Newby Bridge. They raked dead vegetation to expose the rare plants underneath and then used the vegetation to make a grass snake hibernacula.

Participant Georgia Foulerton, 12, said "I love Youth Rangers as it’s a great way to get involved with nature and the National Trust, as well as making friends along the way. I can't wait to enjoy more sessions throughout the year."

This is an opportunity for young people to gain experience with the National Trust for their future careers, points for their university/college applications or to work towards their Duke Of Edinburgh Award.

Sessions will be once a month on a Sunday, from 10am until 3pm. The next session is on Sunday. If you are interested in applying for the Youth Ranger Programme, contact Kelley Sproston-Heath Kelley.sprostonheath@nationaltrust.org.uk

The team at Fell Foot are also looking for volunteers who are over 18 to support the rangers as assistant leaders in a voluntary capacity. If you are interested in finding out more, contact Kelley.