Cleaning up the streets thanks to helpers

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Thursday, November 01, 2012
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Western Gazette - North Dorset

CREWKERNE was looking spick and span this week thanks to the efforts of litter-picking local residents.

A group of volunteers, clad in high-visibility jackets and armed with brushes and trash grabbers hit the streets on Sunday morning.

  1. BRIGHT IDEA:  Litter-picking Crewkerne residents were out in force on Sunday to help tidy up the town.

    BRIGHT IDEA: Litter-picking Crewkerne residents were out in force on Sunday to help tidy up the town.

The town wants to promote a clean and pleasant shopping experience in the run-up to Christmas, including the lighting up/late night shopping event on Friday, November 30.

Volunteer Glynnis Senior said: "The district council provided all the tools necessary and the enthusiastic helpers set out in teams to clear weeds and litter on a drizzly morning, but they soon warmed to the task as the sun came out.

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"The results speak for themselves. It is hoped to continue the efforts throughout the year, and the next date will be advertised shortly."

The litter pickers include members of the Crewkerne Area Business Chamber, town and district councillor Angie Singleton, members of A Better Crewkerne and District group and town residents.

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