Local residents in Stonebridge to take part in the UK’s largest litter pick

A big litter pick is being organised by local residents in the Stonebridge area of Frome on Saturday 4th March.

Local volunteers are needed in order to make the neighbourhood as clean as possible this spring.  This is being organised by Annabel and Phil Macey of HopeFrome, local District Councillor Adam Boyden, and Frome Town Council’s Environment Manager, Chris Stringer.

Annabel Macey explains, “Last year a group of nearly twenty men, women and children took part in the Stonebridge ‘Clean for the Queen’ community litter pick in March. We all worked for an hour to clear litter from the stream corridor, open spaces and footpaths, and then went and cleared the edges of the old Showfield too. We collected a lot of rubbish from bushes, open spaces and the stream, including drinks bottles, cans and wrappers, as well as old tyres. Everyone had fun and it was great to see the difference it made.”

Councillor Adam Boyden said, “This litter pick is an annual event again now and a great way to help keep where we live clean and litter free.”

To get involved, come along on Saturday 4th March at 10.30am outside Tesco Express on Forest Road, the clean-up will finish at 12 noon. People will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing, footwear and gloves. All other equipment will be provided. The event is open to everyone and children are welcome.

This and other litter picks are also supported by Frome Town and Mendip District Councils as part of the national Great British Spring Clean (see www.greatbritishspringclean.org.uk).

Contact details for the clean-up of the Stonebridge area are Annabel at themaceys4@talktalk.net and Adam Boyden on 07809 284817 and cllr.boyden@mendip.gov.uk.

To set up you own clean up event please contact Chris Stringer at Frome Town Council on 01373 465757 and stringerc@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or Mendip District Council’s Neighbourhood Services team on 0300 303 8588 and neighbourhoodservices@mendip.gov.uk