Watch out, there's a mole or two about!

Moles make mayhem in gardens and aren't always gardeners' best friends but the nocturnal creatures are set to make a welcome visit to Sandbach.

In fact, the hardworking small mammals are set to start digging their way around Sandbach town centre – and it's all in the name of art!

(Image: Sandbach Art Room)

Sandbach Art Room, in Bradwall Road, part of Cheshire Arts for Health, has organised a mole hunt during half-term to raise funds, supported by Right at Home South Cheshire.

The fun event will help Sandbach Art Room continue to run their children's well-being classes – 'chill out club '.

Twenty-six moles will be located in town centre shop windows and businesses and prizes will be given in the fun competition.  

(Image; Sandbach Art Room)

Volunteer at Cheshire Arts for Health, Kate Southwell, based at Sandbach Art Room, come up with the idea.

She said: "The moles will 'escape' from the Art Room and appear in windows from tomorrow (Saturday 21st October) until Saturday, October 28th.

One of the cheeky chappies escaping! (Photo: Sandbach Art Room)

"There will be a competition to locate all 26 moles and complete an entry form to win one of three prizes."

"Moles have been crocheted by our volunteers and supporters to raise funds and awareness."

Entry forms are available from Sandbach Art Room in Bradwall Road from 10 am until 4 pm, Monday – Saturday.

The moles have been crocheted by volunteers. (Photo: Sandbach Art Room)

First prize is a mole and £30 book voucher kindly donated by Right at Home South Cheshire and second and third prizes donated by Sandbach Art Room.

Those taking part have until October 31st to submit entry forms to Sandbach Art Room.

Happy mole hunting!