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Write out or print two signs, one saying ‘true’ and the other saying ‘false’, then put them up at opposite sides of the meeting place.
Read through the Countryside Code, or equivalent, to familiarise yourself with it.
Consider downloading and making copies of the UK Government’s guide to the Countryside Code.

Resources

A4 paper
Pens or pencils

Instructions

Learn the countryside code:
Gather everyone together in a circle. Ask if anyone has heard of the Countryside Code and what it is.
Explain that the three parts of the Countryside Code, which are Respect, Protect and Enjoy. They mean:

Respect other people:
- Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors.
- Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available.

Protect the natural environment:
- Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.
- Keep dogs under effective control.

Enjoy the outdoors:
- Plan ahead and be prepared.
- Follow advice and local signs.


Play the game:
Make sure everyone understands the three areas of the Countryside Code.
Tell everyone you’re going to play a game to practice your understanding of the Countryside Code.
Explain that everyone needs to listen carefully to the statements being read out, then decide whether they’re true or false.
Once they’ve decided on their answer, they should stand by the corresponding ‘true’ or ‘false’ signs on either side of the meeting space. Remind everyone that this game isn’t a race, so everyone can take their time to decide and it should be their own decision.
When everyone’s ready, read out the first statement.
Let everyone move to either the ‘true’ or ‘false’ sign.
When everyone is by a sign, ask for some people who are happy to explain their reasons for choosing the option that they did.
The person leading the game can then reveal the correct answer and explain the statement from the Countryside Code.
Repeat these steps until all the statements have been used.

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