"Great news" for wildlife and nature lovers as community group buys new nature reserve

The purchase comes after a successful year-long fundraising campaign

A community group run entirely by volunteers has just bought its ninth nature reserve in the Peterborough area.

Langdyke Countryside Trust has bought Christ’s College Nature Reserve for £45,000 after a 12-month campaign to raise the money.

The reserve is made up of 22 acres of restored gravel pits, surrounded by newly-planted trees and shrubs – including three ancient oak trees.

Langdyke chair Richard Astle commented: "This is a magnificent addition to the Langdyke portfolio of reserves and great news for wildlife in the area.