The distinctive statue was among nine taken from a park in Salford The search is on to find the Gruffalo after the character was among nine wooden statues stolen from a park in Greater Manchester.

The first session introduces Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and Gruffalo. The work introduces simple and fundamental dance concepts, with lots of repetition to give practise and build confidence.

Wooden carvings at Orrest Head in the Lake District taken down after company that licences rights to the brand complained Gruffalo sculptures have been removed from a beauty spot following claims ...