Category: Litter Picking

16 Bags of litter have been collected by the group in October. On one particular day 2 members of the group had a successful but very disheartening time collecting 9 bags of rubbish, 7 of which were from the field at the bottom of Nabbs Lane. One passer-by said they shouldn’t bother as it would be just as bad the following day and another lady said she was on the field earlier when there was a football match and saw people finishing their bottled drinks and just throwing them down. What absolutely shameful behaviour! Our litter pickers said that it looked as though a lorry had scattered a full load all around the area. 

They would have collected more but didn’t take enough bags with them. They shouldn’t have to! Litter louts should be responsible for their own actions and dispose of their litter in a responsible manner but – non multum spei.

 Val (Gant)

A total of 14 bags of rubbish have been collected from our area this month by members of the group who are doing a sterling job trying to keep our environment tidy.

One ‘grot spot’ which has been identified is the bottom end of the bypass. The problem is that it doesn’t take long to fill a bag with rubbish. The bags then become rather heavy to carry to the nearest litter bin which is in a layby on the bypass. The area around the litter bin is also frequently strewn with rubbish some of which is from bags which have been ripped open probably by wildlife. Together with The Wombles who are also prolific Hucknall litter pickers our aim is to have another litter bin installed towards the lower end of the bypass.

Wish us luck with that project!

Val (Gant)

Combined with the holiday season and another very warm month, August has not been conducive to members spending a lot of time outside collecting rubbish. Nevertheless, 14 bags of litter have been removed from our environment by the group. One member who regularly litter picks on a park has noticed that despite there being ample litter bins at strategic points, during the school holidays there is an increase in litter strewn about the park even in the trees! At least ‘back to school’ is nearly upon us.

If anyone is interested in joining our group please contact me as per details at the end of the newsletter.

 Val (Gant)

During July some members of the group were away on holiday. However, members still managed to collect a total of 17 bags of rubbish from our environment. It’s just a pity that all the litter louts weren’t away on holiday too!

Should anyone else wish to join our litter picking group please contact me for further information as per the interest group details at the end of the newsletter. A tabard and equipment will be provided.

Val (Gant)

Litter Picking

The hot weather we experienced during June is not really conducive to spending a lot of time litter picking in the searing heat. Nevertheless 13 bags of litter have been collected by some hardy members of the group. It is a timely reminder not just to the litter pickers but to all u3a members during a heatwave to:

·         Keep exposure to the sun to a minimum

·         Wear light, airy clothing including a sun hat

·         Use high-factor suncream

·         Keep hydrated.

Val (Gant)