WITH the recent easing of lockdown restrictions, the Litter Warriors have finally been able to head out for their first litter pick of 2021.
Frome Town Council report, “On 26th May the team returned with gusto and armed with their pickers and bags, cleared the area around Homebase, Sainsbury’s and along Manor Road. A huge amount was gathered, and many items were recycled where possible.
“As group activities are now permitted, the Litter Warriors will resume their group litter picks twice a month and will have a whole schedule of dates and locations available soon. Anyone is welcome to join the Litter Warriors so please do get in touch by emailing fromelitterwarriors@gmail.com, any suggestions for future locations are always welcome too.”
Cllr Rich Ackroyd, who is an avid litter picker, said,“Over the last year many people have been heading out solo or in household groups to do their own bit of litter picking and it really shows! Thank you to everyone who has helped to keep our town tidy. Now that we can join together as a group, the Litter Warriors will continue to wage their battle on the rubbish around Frome!”
The return of the warriors is timely as Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’ is well underway, the campaign runs from 28th May to 13th June, and they are on a ‘Million Mile Mission’. If you’d like to participate and pledge litter picking miles then head to www.keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/support-our-campaigns/great-british-spring-clean/pledge-to-pick
A limited amount of spare litter picking equipment is available to borrow at the Litter Warriors litter picks or you can contact Emma Parker at Frome Town Council to arrange to collect your own set: eparker@ frometowncouncil.gov.uk
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
