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Housebuilder and local school children flock together to support wildlife

Primary school children in Cudworth have been supporting the local environment by encouraging birds into their school gardens with the help of housebuilder, Barratt Homes.

The Year 6 class at Birkwood Primary School received a special activity pack delivered by Gail Slack, Sales Adviser at Barratt Homes’ nearby Salter’s Brook development, containing all of the supplies needed for the children to make their own bird feeders. The pack also contained birdhouses for the school to install, along with RSPB information on how to spot the different species that may visit throughout the year, and how to look after them.

The activity was inspired by RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, which runs from the 27th to 29th January, and encourages both adults and children to help count local wildlife.

Heather Greenwood, Grow-it Teacher at Birkwood Primary School, commented: “We’d like to thank Barratt Homes for putting together the activity packs for the classes. It’s really important that the children learn about local wildlife and how we can help species thrive. The pupils had a lot of fun making their bird feeders and we’re excited to see what kind of birds they will be able to spot throughout the year.”

Emma Fitton-Cook, Sales Manager at Salter’s Brook commented: “Barratt Homes is committed to supporting the environment around the areas in which it builds, and has a lengthy relationship supporting the RSPB. The Big Garden Birdwatch is a great opportunity for us to help Birkwood Primary School educate the pupils on the importance of looking after our wildlife, and we can’t wait to hear how many birds they see in and around the school grounds.”

Salter’s Brook is a stylish selection of three and four bedroom homes located in Cudworth, just east of the thriving town of Barnsley.

To find out more about Salter’s Brook, please visit: www.barratthomes.co.uk/new-homes/south-yorkshire/H663501-Salter’s-Brook,-Cudworth/

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Richard Savage .