Morpeth school receives hedgehog donation from Northumberland housebuilder
A Northumberland housebuilder has made a special donation to a local school for Hedgehog Awareness Week.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has gifted two homes, hedgehog food and bowls to a year one class at St Roberts Catholic First School in Morpeth.
Organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), Hedgehog Awareness Week is an annual event to highlight the problems facing hedgehogs in the UK.
Through campaigns and educational projects, BHPS works to raise awareness of the practical steps that can be taken to safeguard hedgehogs.
Alice Butler, year one teacher at St Robert’s Catholic First School, said: “At St Robert’s, we love wildlife and we are very excited to now have hedgehog homes for our grounds. The children will be monitoring them very closely and we are hoping to have resident hedgehogs very soon.”
Located less than a mile from the school, the developer is building new, energy-efficient homes at Laurel Chase and The Paddocks.
The developments offer a selection of three to five bedroom homes starting from just £287,995
Emily Watson, sales manager at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, said: “We are delighted to donate hedgehog homes and food to St. Robert’s Catholic First School.
“As a leading housebuilder, we are dedicated to creating environments for both people and wildlife to thrive.
“We are thrilled to be able to support the school to care for the hedgehogs that make its grounds their home, and hope the donation sparks a passion for wildlife conservation amongst the pupils.”