Country Days is the brainchild of the late Ann Hadfield who, in 2010, was awarded an MBE for services to the community in Bedford including founding and developing F4YP, a charity aimed at helping to support young people through after-school activities and holiday courses. Subsequently, Ann turned her attention to the importance of the role of the natural environment in the lives of young people since she felt that both appreciation and understanding is key not only to their education but also to their future. We believe that feeling connected with the natural world creates a sense of wonder and these stimulating moments provide life enhancing and long-lasting memories. There is no digital animation that can truly capture the magic of discovering frogspawn in winter, finding the first flowers of spring, running through summer meadows or seeing the leaves turning gold in autumn.