For the last three years, we’ve hosted a series of very successful community litter picks across the parish as part of the Big Spring Clean project. It’s always wonderful to see new faces, and we really appreciate people of all ages giving up their time to help keep our little corner of the world a cleaner, nicer place to live.
Thanks to these successes, we’re taking things a step further. We’re delighted to share some exciting news! We’ve been awarded a Community Fund Grant from Broadclyst Parish Council, which has enabled us to purchase our very own litter-picking equipment.
Previously, we borrowed kit from the Parish Council and East Devon District Council, but that took a lot of organising (and driving around the district!). With the grant money, we’ve purchased 30 adult litter pickers and hoops, 22 children’s pickers, plenty of high-vis jackets, and gloves. This will allow us to host many more community litter-picking events throughout the year.
At the end of October, we ran an Autumn Community Clean, where over 50 volunteers from Westclyst and Tithebarn collected 22 bags of litter in just a few hours. A massive thank you to everyone who joined us. We quite litter-ally couldn’t do it without you!
You don’t need to wait for a community event to do your bit. We now have three litter-picking hubs around the parish, in Broadclyst, Westclyst, and Tithebarn. Where equipment can be borrowed. It’s a great way for teenagers to work towards their DofE Award, or for younger children to earn their Green Blue Peter Badge.
We have ten sets available in each area, so whether you fancy heading out on a Sunday afternoon with friends, tidying up after a windy day, or getting the family together to spruce up the park, just give us a shout!
Happy picking!