Remember a few weeks ago I asked you to watch this short film and consider voting for it as part of the Smiley Charity Film Awards?

Well, we have only gone and won the People’s Choice Award!!

Created with production company Liquona and narrated by the legend that is Chris Packham, The Littlest Hoglet follows the misadventures of a young hedgehog who accidentally teaches us how to make our gardens safer, more welcoming spaces for hedgehogs.

The film highlights how hedgehog populations in the UK are in serious decline – and as they’re a great indicator species, if they are not coping well, why it should ring alarm bells for other species, including humans.

Fay Vass, Chief Executive of BHPS said ‘We were delighted when our name was announced as the winner of the Grand Prix People’s Choice Award – what an honour! Huge thanks go to Liquona for bringing the Littlest Hoglet to life, Chris Packham for giving his time and his voice to support our cause, and to all our fans and followers who voted!

‘The Littlest Hoglet is helping us spread the word about all the things we can do to help hedgehogs not only survive in the wild but to thrive. For it to be recognised by the film industry and seen by even more people means so much to us and our dwindling hedgehog populations.

‘There were so many wonderful charities and causes represented at the ceremony - many far larger organisations than us, so we were especially grateful to have received the most overall votes from our fantastic supporters.’

Nathan Erasmus and Tom Hooker, Littlest Hoglet Directors, Liquona.com, said ‘We love it when two passions collide— and for us there’s nothing more rewarding than using our filmmaking skills to promote conservation. In 2024, 3,300 schools joined the campaign, inspiring kids to make their communities more hedgehog-friendly. With this award, we hope to spark an even bigger movement in 2025!’

Now - it is your turn to help spread the word even further. Because, while winning the prize is amazing, the purpose of the film is not just for gongs!!! The film has a very real message, so, share the link to everyone you know!!

Unrelated to hedgehogs, but … I have been having fun posting spring-pix to instagram … go have a look - bees and frogs having fun!