On Tuesday 27 October, during the October half-term holiday, residents helped create 25 new homes for wildlife as part of free workshops hosted by Melksham Town Council.
Both sessions were fully booked, bringing over 25 participants together to create hedgehog homes, bat boxes and bug houses using recycled timber generously donated by Timber Tack and straw kindly donated by Pets Corner (Melksham).
Children and their families were given the opportunity to learn basic woodworking skills while making a positive contribution to the environment. Supported by members of the Town Team, participants followed step-by-step guides to construct the habitats and take practical action to support nature in their local area.
The completed habitats will be installed across Melksham, including at parks, allotments and other green spaces. The habitats will provide shelter for local wildlife and help support biodiversity.
The workshops formed part of Melksham Town Council’s commitment to becoming a more wildlife-friendly town, supporting the conservation of hedgehogs and encouraging collaboration for a positive local impact.
Councillor Adrienne Westbrook said:
“It was lovely to pop in today to the Assembly Hall and see the families enjoying making hedgehog houses. Everyone was engaged in producing the houses, learning skills of resilience, following instructions and basic assembly. I look forward to seeing the houses in our green space areas.”