SOME local schoolchildren from will be finding out more about the life of a gamekeeper at an activity day today (Thursday, June 21).

Robert Crofts, who is head gamekeeper on the Portavo estate in Donaghadee, will speak to the pupils from Ardstraw Primary School about the role of the gamekeeper. The children will also get to see a working gundog demonstration and have the opportunity to try laser clay shooting and pheasant sausages.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), who have arranged the day with the help of lasershootingni.com, will visit the school today.

Amanda McCallion from BASC Northern Ireland said, "The children at the school told their teachers that they really wanted to find out more about the countryside and shooting so we decided to arrange this exciting activity day for them which will hopefully answer all their questions."