LOCAL Litter Networks are looking for volunteers to join them for the Warrington Great British Spring Clean 2024 which starts this Friday, March 15.
A Public Picking Programme has been organised for the rest of the month and those taking part are advised to wear practical outdoor clothes with long trousers and sleeves, appropriate for the weather.
A hat and strong footwear are recommended, with gardening gloves if you have them. Most picks last for a couple of hours. Organisers will aim to provide kit for all booked participants.
One of th eorganisers Tony Dixon said: “This years GBSC is an opportunity for the people of Warrington to come together and make a big difference in our shared community environment.
“The Warrington litter teams have arranged 15 litterpicks. We are keen to encourage public participation.
“We have plans to tidy many of Warringtons parks and trails, including the Trans Pennine Trial from Heatley near Lymm to Spike Island in Widnes, and the Sankey Valley Trail to Carr Mill Dam in St Helens.
“Litter picking is a mindful, sociable and purposeful outdoor activity, which benefits our community, our local environment and ourselves.
“The GBSC 2024 challenge is all the greater, as last year we broke all previous local records with 345 bags collected and have been recognised nationally with a Silver Star award from Keep Britain Tidy.
“Over the last 12 months some of our teams have noticed that local litter levels seem to be falling. We hope that this indicates greater respect for the town environment.”
CF = Child Friendly : accompanied children may attend if booked in advance.
TO BOOK PLACES, please email [email protected] with your names, ages and a contact mobile number. Further details of local teams can also be found on litternetworks.org
Volunteers at a previous litter pick
Saturday 16/3/24, 9am, Latchford Village Saturday Team will tidy the TPT from Latchford village to Latchford Locks and Bradshaw Lane. Meet outside Latchford Village Pizza Hut at 0900. Organisers Nick Evans, Tony Dixon and regulars. CF
Sunday 17/3/24, 10am Sunday Litter Team and Friends of Warrington Town Hall will tidy Bank Park. Meet by Warrington Town Hall steps at 10am on Sunday 17/3/24. Free parking. Organiser Tony Dixon. CF
Sunday 17/3/24, 2pm TPT Litter Network meet at Morley Common Car Park at 2pm to tidy the TPT route to Morrisons Swing Bridge crossing. Organisers Amanda Bowles, Tony Dixon. CF
Tuesday 19/3/24, 0945am Tuesday litter team will meet at Westy Park Community Centre at 945am to tidy the park area. Organisers Roy Potts, Kinte Chan.
Tuesday 19/3/24, 1245pm Tuesday Litter Team will meet at 1245pm at Orford Park, (meet at Victors Café car park, off Alder Lane). Organisers Bill Cooke, Dave Carr, Josep Ferran.
Saturday 23/3/24, 9am, Latchford Village Saturday Team will tidy the TPT between Latchford locks and Stockton Heath. Meet by Latchford Pizza Hut at 0900. Nick Evans, Tony Dixon and regulars. CF
Sunday 24/3/24, 10am, Gorse Covert Mounds litter-pick, Birchwood. Meet at the car park near to the entrance of Falstone Close. Organiser is N Balding.
Sunday 24/3/24, 10am, Westbrook CUMC team will tidy Callands. Meet at the Hoop and Mallet pub car park at 10am. Organiser Alan McKinnon and CUMC regulars. CF
Sunday 24/3/24, 0945 at St Elphin’s Park. Fairfield and Howley litter team will tidy St Elphin’s Park and St Elphin’s churchyard. Organisers Julie Campbell, Hannah Austin and James Witty. CF
Tuesday 26/3/24, 0945am, Tuesday Litter Team will meet at Sankey Bridges car park at 945am to tidy around Sankey Bridges/Gatewarth TPT. Organisers Tony Dixon, Roy Potts, Kinte Chan
Tuesday 26/3/24, 1245pm, Tuesday Litter Team will meet at Forrest Way Roundabout at 1245pm to tidy Forrest Way to Sankey Bridges. Organisers Bill Cooke, Dave Carr, Josep Ferran, Tony Dixon
Saturday 30/3/24 9am Latchford Village Saturday team Meeting at 0900 by LV Pizza Hut, to tidy the Village Centre. Organisers Nick Evans, Tony Dixon, Robin Urwin. CF.
