JUNIOR pirates took part in a treasure hunt around Dale Village thanks to the area's Wildlife Watch group.

Youngsters proved they could navigate using a map and grid references to uncover a pirate chest buried on the beach.

The next free event is Saturday, February 11, from 2pm until 4pm meeting at Dale Fort Field Centre.

The group will be making bird boxes and feeders for families to take home with them.

Wildlife Watch is the junior section of the Wildlife Trusts, an exciting and safe way to explore wildlife and the beautiful natural environment around us.

Run by Field Studies Council staff from Dale Fort Field Centre, it now meets at the centre from 2pm until 4pm on the second Saturday of every month.

For more information, or to sign up for the free event, visit wildlifewatch.org.uk/watchgroups/dale-fort call 01646 636 205 or email Emma/Holly on ea.df@field-studies-council.org.

The Field Studies Council at Orielton Field Centre also run the Pembroke Watch Group on the last Saturday of the month normally between 2pm until 4pm. Contact Orielton Field Centre on 01646 623 920 or email Alice at ea.or@field-studies-council.org.