Hedgehogs and wildlife

‘MOUNTSORREL HEDGEHOGS and Wildlife’ is a new Facebook page.

“It is not a rescue, but a way to share ideas of how we can help these beautiful creatures, to promote all good practices for hedgehogs and wildlife and for you to share any stories, tips, photos, and videos with others in our community,” said organiser Caroline Moss.

She added: “Hedgehog numbers are declining at an alarming rate and they are now ‘vulnerable to extinction’. Rough estimates put the current hedgehog population in England, Wales and Scotland at less than one million, compared to a staggering 30 million in the 1950s! We are lucky to have hedgehogs across Mountsorrel, but they need our help to survive.

“One of the most important things you can do today for hedgehogs and all wildlife is leave out a shallow bowl of water – add a few pebbles - and it also makes it a lifesaver for insects and bees too. Just last month, in three days in Mountsorrel, we had three hedgehogs from different locations in the village suffering from severe dehydration. Sadly, despite the best efforts of local residents, Barrow Hedgehog Rescue and Chine House vets, they did not make it. We want to see bowls of water on every street in Mountsorrel – it could be the

CERTIFICATES OF Commendation have been presented by Mountsorrel Parish Council for exceptional service to the community.

Canham, Andy Crossley, both for work which includes Charnwood Community difference between life and death for a hedgehog or other wildlife.

“We have the fabulous Barrow Hedgehog Rescue nearby that regularly helps sick and injured hedgehogs from the village. There are stories of the work they do for our village hogs on the Facebook page and information on how you can help them with funding for the vital work they do.

“Please join our group to see how you can help and share your stories.”