Bilsthorpe 1st Scouts have been working hard to create 24 bird boxes, nine bug hotels, and 12 squirrel feeders for their local area as part of an adventure guides programme.

Through UK Shared Prosperity funding, Newark and Sherwood District Council has supported partners YMCA Newark and Sherwood to put on the programme to support the local community, protect wildlife, and build a sense of pride in place.

The YMCA has delivered several workshops and community days to enable volunteers of all ages to improve local green spaces in Bilsthorpe with the Scouts group (pictured), Ollerton, and Clipstone.

The adventure guides programme encourages local people to come together to enhance the natural environment whilst learning new skills.

Todd Cauthorn, executive director at YMCA Newark and Sherwood, said: “We are delighted that the project has been adopted whole-heartedly by communities. It has been great to see children, adults, local Scout groups, and schools come together to help improve their green spaces and see the impact that has been made through community days and evening activities.”