BHPS is asking us all to Stop, Move and Checkthis November:
- Stop– do you need to have a bonfire? Can you attend an organised community event instead? The fewer bonfires there are, the fewer wildlife casualties there will
- Move– if you do decide to have a bonfire, only build it on the day you plan to light it. Move all collected materials to a new site just before burning, in case hedgehogs, other wildlife, or pets have decided to hide inside.
- Check– before lighting from one side only, check the entire bonfire pile carefully for wildlife and Shine a torch inside the pile and gently lift each section with a pole or broom as you look. Never use a spade or fork as these can cause great harm. Also listen for the huffing sound of a hedgehog which has been disturbed.
Notice Date: 30/09/2026