MANY of your readers will know of the existence of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Others may be interested in its aims:

1. To encourage and give advice to the public about the care of hedgehogs.

2. To encourage the younger generation to value and respect our natural wildlife.

3. To fund serious research into the behavioural habits of hedgehogs.

Anyone who wishes to learn more about the society, its activities and the wide range of hedgehog goods that are sold should send a stamped addressed envelope to the address below.

A H COLES, British Hedgehog Preservation Society, Knowbury House,

Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire.