Building a new Bug Hotel

 Sadly, back in September 2022, our lovely bug hotel was set on fire by three senseless vandals.  We had so many kind comments from the local community, expressing how upset and angry they felt as well as offering materials and assistance to rebuild it. Lots of local children liked to come and sit in that area and hunt for mini beasts.  Our awareness of nature, be it big or small, is important to nurture, especially in the young.

 

It was decided that we should wait a while in case the arsonists decided to come back , and so that bonfire night was over before we started to rebuild.

Helix Roofing Company in Wallasey messaged us, offering to donate whatever materials we wanted.  We also had an offer of roof tiles from a lady in Palm Hill.  John, who is pictured on the right with his thumb up, kindly drove about collecting all these bits and pieces. So a huge thank you to all those people who donated materials.  It was very much appreciated.

Saturday 3rd December was marked down to build our bug hotel mark 2.  John B, John F and Dave set to work creating an A frame, while other volunteers collected sticks, hollow stems and fir cones to fill it.  In an effort to try and make it less flammable, roof tiles were used to cover the sloping sides.  We have not yet added a chimney, but it will go on, at some point.

Below is a photograph of the new bug hotel.  If children want to collect and add cones, bits of hollow stems, dry leaves and old rotting sticks, then please do.  It is there for you to enjoy.  I think we have even left a box of fir cones next to it so that passing children can place them inside. 

Let us hope that this bug hotel lasts a lot longer than the previous one.  All the kind messages lifted our spirits to know that the majority of the local population are decent.  Sadly it's the few bad'uns who make the most noise and upset.