It's that time of year: slightly cooler days but plenty of sunshine as children (and their parents) get back into their school routines - and an abundance of free food makes itself available for anyone willing to scrump. This week marked the first session of the new academic year with my 'Pondies' - a Wednesday afternoon 'club' at one of my local schools. Usually, we begin the first of our 8 sessions together with an exploration of the wildlife area and pond, but as the hedg