YOUNGSTERS at Cutcombe and Timberscombe First Schools took a few more steps along their eco status journey at a special 'green' day.

The schools, which make up the Beacon Federation, staged the event on their individual campuses, taking part in a range of activities.

Timberscombe has already achieved a bronze award in its Eco Schools bid, while Cutcombe has reached silver.

The special day included a visit from the Somerset Waste Action Programme team, who staged a 'Fantastic Plastic' workshop at both schools and also run a composting session at Timberscombe.

Other activities included a mini beast hunt and willow weaving, while Cutcombe youngsters also managed a cooking session using ingredients grown in the school garden and made grass seedheads.

Teacher Laura Weaver, who organised the Cutcombe activities, said: "The children had a great time and it was a great success."

Pictured making grass seedheads with the help of Laura Weaver are Cutcombe pupils, from left, Herbie Abraham, Lily Buckingham, Evie Schofield and Charlotte Matravers.

Photo: Steve Guscott