![]() Sharon Woodward said: “Christopher enjoyed seeing everyone dressed up and finding the litter. Parents of participating youngsters have spoken of their joy at the event. “We made around £150 in donations, sponsors and sales of stickers.” “Food was all donated by the community and we had a sweet cart lady come out and gave them all a pick ‘n’ mix. They all dressed up and got involved Including the parents! They all walked and litter-picked amazingly - especially in the heat. “We had over 20 children with parents come along. ![]() Hannah Fair, Community Children Count chair, said: “It was absolutely incredible. The team walked from Tamworth Rugby Club through Wigginton Park, through Leyfields and The Leys, then in the town and ended at the Castle Grounds where they had a picnic, and Cats Candy Stall set up and gave all involved sweets. I do keep nagging them though and one day they might surprise me.Youngsters donned capes and wore fancy dress as they took part in a litter pick through their town.Ĭommunity Children Count held the walk through Tamworth, Staffordshire to raise awareness and funding for future projects. Rob stated: "we desperately need additional bins and sadly the council do not consider it a high priority. Rob and his team are in need of further support from the council and local business to purchase and sponsor more bins. ![]() East Devon District Council were also keen to help giving advice and a drop off point for litter we collect." "The group grew with help from the Lions Club of Honiton with some funding and support from a couple of local businesses. Rob explains: "We all know the environmental detriment of littering, but we want the residents of Honiton to not just think of the plants and the animals, but to take pride in their town". The aim of the group is to decrease the amount of littering occurring in the town, but also have Honiton be recognised as one of the cleanest towns in the Southwest. I used to pick it up when walking the dog." I have even passed comment in the past if I have spotted them in time. One of the group's founding members, Rob Waldron, spoke of his frustration at seeing his hometown covered with litter: "It's always been a pet hate of mine, any fly tipping or throwing of litter. Since the group started in early 2021, the group has grown to 200 volunteers, but more help is needed. ![]() They are looking for help from volunteers and businesses to help rid Honiton of litter. The Honiton Litter Pickers are a group of Honiton residents who meet regularly to collect litter in and around the town. ![]()
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