Once upon a time, there was a man named Brian. Brian wanted to find gold in a river. This river was special and lots of animals lived there. People are not allowed to take gold from it. But Brian did not listen, and he got in trouble.

Brian went to the river two times in 2024. Each time, he broke the rules by looking for gold. The big court told him he had to give them a lot of money. They said he had to pay over four thousand pounds. It is important to follow the rules to keep the river safe.

Original news source: Repeat offender gold panner caught in protected Afon Wen river (BBC)

1. Let's talk about a time you followed a rule.
2. Pretend to be a detective looking for clues.
3. Can you make animal sounds? Let's try!
4. How many animals can you name?
5. Discuss why rules are important with a friend.

Once upon a time, there was a man named Brian. Brian ? to find gold in a river. This river was ? and lots of animals lived there. People are not ? to take gold from it. But ? did not listen, and he got in trouble. Brian went to the river two times in 2024. Each time, he broke the rules by looking for ?. The big court ? him he had to give them a lot of money. They said he had to pay over ? thousand pounds. It is ? to follow the rules to keep the river safe.

1. Why do you think rules are important?
2. Have you ever found something special like Brian?
3. What would you do if you found gold?
4. Why should we protect places like the river?
5. How would you feel if someone took something from your home?
6. What animals do you know that live in forests?
7. Is it fair for Brian to pay a lot of money? Why?
8. Can you think of other special places near you?
9. What would you do if you were Brian's friend?
10. Why do courts make rules?
11. Have you ever seen a river before? What was it like?
12. Should Brian have tried to find gold? Why or why not?

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