Birdbaths flood in

BIRDBATHS have been flowing into the Millhaven Hostel after vandals smashed one at the facility in December.
Businesses and individuals have donated several birdbaths and three more have been offered since the News ran a story about the senseless vandalism. Linda Austen, nursing manager at Pakenham Aged Care, said staff and residents were overwhelmed with the generosity of the community.
“We were very pleased with the level of community support it shows and the consideration it shows for the elderly,” she said.
Flowers by Jo in Pakenham donated two new birdbaths, while three other individuals also gave some to the aged care facility.
Two of those people anonymously dropped some off at the hostel, Ms Austen said.
“It was a lovely response for the community, particularly those who donated anonymously who didn’t expect any thanks,” she said.
Bird loving resident Aileen O’Donohue now has a bath outside her window. Staff said the vandalism had caused much distress to Ms O’Donohue, who feeds the birds every day.
Many other people and businesses, including Lakeside Garden Supplies, also offered to donate birdbaths to the Millhaven Hostel.