THE Woolmer Forest Heritage Society and Deadwater Valley Trust joined forces for a craft and archaeological activity day at the Hogmoor Inclosure in Bordon.

The event, on October 26, was attended by around 50 people of all ages, and saw a living-history demo on prehistoric flint-knapping techniques to tie into the prehistory key-stage-two curriculum - ideal as a handful of the participants were year three children.

The society organised dressing up, a dig box of artefacts and a mini dig.

Flintknapper James Dilley (from ancientcraft.co.uk) entertained the public with his skills and in-depth knowledge of the period. The Deadwater Valley Trust organised a cave-painting activity, during which the children made natural paint and created some impressive designs.

They chose the prehistoric period because of the wealth of artefacts and sites in the region, including numerous Bronze Age barrows with associated metalwork hoards, flint tools and flakes.

The Hogmoor Inclosure has been identified as an area for recreation for the thousands of new residents who will move into the town as it is redeveloped.