Young beavers named by Cornish primary school pupils

A pair of young beavers have been named by children at two primary schools.

Lerryn and Willow were given their names following special assemblies at Mevagissey School and Gorran School, held by experts from The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Afterwards, more than 150 suggestions were submitted by children and the winners chosen by a panel of judges.

Lerryn, chosen by five-year-old Lerryn from Mevagissey School, means “waters” or “flood” in Cornish, and Willow, which means “willow tree” in Cornish, was suggested by seven-year-old Gorran School student Ada.