Bird Boxes donated by Dreamscheme Kids
October 31st, 2013
Today three local groups came together to make some new bird boxes for the Three Brooks Nature Reserve. 19 Children from Southern Brooks Dreamscheme met at the Jubilee Centre to make the bird boxes, which had been pre-prepared into kits by The men in sheds.
The girls outnumbered the boys but everyone worked very hard to make the boxes themselves, although assistance was given when needed by The men in Sheds group. The boxes were all marked with the name of their maker before being given to 3BNCG members Sara Messenger and David Baker.
The boxes will be soon be installed around the nature reserve and next year when the boxes are checked it is hoped that the 3BNCG will be able to let each child know which type of bird has been using their box. Sara said We re very grateful for these new boxes, which were made to a very high standard and we hope that the kids will come and find their box on the reserve.
Children on the Dreamscheme project are able to swap an hours volunteering for points which are then traded in for a reward of their choosing. The scheme is proving very popular but is in need of a local Steering Committee to help it grow. If you think you may be able to help please contact Winsome Barrett-Muir for further information.
Men in Sheds is another newish group who meet up on a Wednesday from 10am-12noon at Scott Park Cricket Pavilion, Coniston Road, Patchway to socialise and to complete practical projects, eg: making to order planters, bird tables & bee/ bug boxes.
MiS member Les Brooks said Today was a different experience for our usual day but everyone really enjoyed themselves
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