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Keep Bromsgrove Beautiful
Great British September Clean attracts massive volunteer effort
The Great British September Clean, organised nationally by Keep Britain Tidy, ran for 17 days from Friday 11th to Sunday 27th September and was supported by groups and individuals from across the Bromsgrove District. Individuals and small groups were encouraged to go out into their neighbourhoods to pick up litter and many of them recorded their efforts on the Keep Bromsgrove Beautiful Litter Log (www.tinyurl.com/KBBLitterLog). Every day during the GBSC litter picking activity was logged, and by the end of the 17-day campaign an impressive 257 volunteer hours had been recorded. These hours were worked by 92 individuals who together collected 194 bags of litter within the Bromsgrove District - an inspiring achievement! Founder and Chair of Keep Bromsgrove Beautiful, Sarah Milburn said “The local results seen during the GBSC were phenomenal! It is so heart-warming to see how many people love their local area and are prepared to go out litter picking. They are giving something back to the community by making their neighbourhoods look better, encouraging others to do the same and hopefully changing behaviour through their positive actions. I’m so proud of everyone!” KBB’s organised group litter picks (adhering to the ‘rule of 6’ as per Covid 19 guidelines) took place in Charford and Stoke Heath and were led by KBB Members Sarah Pittaway and Julia Harper. Catshill Councillors Jo Till and Shirley Webb organised a pick in their ward and the residents’ community group from the Oakalls and Parklands were also out in force. Residents in Fairfield, the WI at Finstall Cross, The Lickey End Litter Pickers, Team Breme Park and the Rubery Wombles all contributed to the Keep Britain Tidy initiative. In addition to the groups, many individuals went out specifically to litter pick, or picked up whilst out on a walk for exercise or walking their dogs. Many children also got involved by litter picking on the walk home from school, like Josh (pictured) and his Mum Liz, who took to collecting a bag of rubbish on the daily walk home from St Peter’s School. Other local groups were involved with the Keep Britain Tidy initiative too. Members of the Bromsgrove ROCKS! group joined in by painting rocks with the Keep Bromsgrove Beautiful logo or a message to encourage residents not to litter and to look after their local areas. To find out more about the work achieved and the ongoing projects of the group visit www.facebook.
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