WELLINGTON in Bloom is inviting families, pre-schools, schools, green volunteer groups and residents in care homes to create this August and September a wildlife area from only recycled materials collected this year in a garden or grounds.

The finished project should be between 1-3 metres square – a gazebo – and easily accessible, to give a range of small wild animals and insects a safe winter home.

Wellington in Bloom judges will visit the projects in November. The winning entry will receive a trophy of three hedgehogs given to WiB in memory of wildlife supporters Bridget and Michael Baker.

WiB would like to thank Odette’s tea rooms in High Street, Wellington, for allowing WiB to use its window to display the trophy, which the winner will hold for a year.

Entry forms are available from Odette’s Tearooms or email [email protected]

The competition is open to all ages and entry is free.