THE newest countryside champion for Bury, local nature reserve project officer Paul Robinson, has his first official duty this weekend.

On Sunday he will be at Chesham Woods Local Nature Reserve, where the "Friends" of the reserve will be holding their annual open day on Walker's Field between 11am and 4pm. There will be guided walks and a consultation display on site's future management, and activities for children, including pond dipping, willow art and storytelling. More details from Kathryn Fairclough on 0161 761 1438.