Around 40 youngsters from Wyre primary schools have been drafted in to spend a day at the Stanah park for a host of exciting outdoor challenges.

Their exact missions are classified, but they are rumoured to include a 'crossing the swamp' exercise, scavenger hunt and an intriguingly named Dr Who trail.

Those accepting these fun tasks on 16 July have been identified by their mainstream schools as having special educational needs, low self-esteem or emotional difficulties. They'll be benefiting from a confidence-building project masterminded by Wyre Borough Council's Coast and Countryside team and the Wyre and Fylde School Sports Partnership, who now aim to roll out similar events in the future.

Countryside Officer Charlie Pass said: "The purpose of this event is to give these children the opportunity to enjoy a day in the countryside and let them make a positive contribution to a team. We've got lots of fun things planned for our young adventurers, all aimed at developing team skills and boosting their confidence."

Ian Squire, Inclusion School Sports Co-ordinator added: "Outdoor and adventurous activity is a part of the school PE curriculum which can easily be forgotten. The value of such outdoor activities is immense. Children can grow in confidence, increase their self esteem and self worth through these types of days and I am sure activities such as these live long in the memories of children.

"I think most of us would rather be learning through active and fun challenges and this is what we are hoping to achieve from the event."